# MagicWare for Magicians vs The ReaList

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The ReaList at 81% against MagicWare for Magicians's 0%. The ReaList also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). MagicWare for Magicians's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicWare for Magicians sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The ReaList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The ReaList holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ReaList has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MagicWare for Magicians's written reviews are positive against 81% of The ReaList's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicWare for Magicians | The ReaList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicware-for-magicians/id1466721204/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 137 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043972329) | [Grigor Rostami](https://appshunter.io/developer/331480973) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicWare for Magicians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicware-for-magicians/id1466721204)

Organize your magic tricks, props, and supplies. Track details like purchase price, patter, and required sleights. Build routines, manage a want list, and use a practice timer. Generate quotes for shows and input data via voice-to-text.

**Highlights:** Organize tricks and supplies, Create and sequence routines, Manage a want list, Practice timer and log, Generate custom quotes, Voice-to-text data entry, Customizable performance venues

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicWare BaseVersion | $9.99 | one-time |


### The ReaList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138)

This app enables magicians to perform incredible predictions using a borrowed phone, with no need for their own device. It offers two unique methods for both close-up and stage performances, allowing for instant, examinable magic with customisable presets.

**Highlights:** Perform on a borrowed phone, No phone usage during performance, Two unique prediction methods, Instant reset and multiple predictions, Create and share custom presets, Stage magic for large audiences, Bluetooth remote input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaList Free | Free | one-time |
| Full Version | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicWare for Magicians free?

MagicWare for Magicians is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The ReaList free?

The ReaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicWare for Magicians or The ReaList?

The ReaList is rated higher. MagicWare for Magicians averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The ReaList averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do MagicWare for Magicians or The ReaList have ads?

Neither MagicWare for Magicians nor The ReaList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicWare for Magicians or The ReaList?

MagicWare for Magicians ships an update fortnightly, and The ReaList fortnightly. Most recently, MagicWare for Magicians was updated on November 3, 2026 and The ReaList on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*