# The ReaList vs PeekSmith (BS Magic)

The clearest difference is rating: The ReaList at 4.5 against PeekSmith (BS Magic)'s 3.7. The ReaList also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). PeekSmith (BS Magic)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The ReaList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PeekSmith (BS Magic) asks for nothing beyond the download.

The ReaList holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ReaList has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of The ReaList's written reviews are positive against 100% of PeekSmith (BS Magic)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, PeekSmith (BS Magic) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The ReaList | PeekSmith (BS Magic) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peeksmith-bs-magic/id1498435882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grigor Rostami](https://appshunter.io/developer/331480973) | [Bence Janos Kovacs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646788221) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $39.99 | one-time |


### PeekSmith (BS Magic)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peeksmith-bs-magic/id1498435882)

This free companion app enhances magic performances by connecting to a specialized Bluetooth display device. It allows magicians to integrate the device with various other applications that support its functionality, expanding creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Connects to PeekSmith peek device, Bluetooth display integration, Compatible with supporting apps, Free companion application, User Guide included

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The ReaList free?

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

### Is PeekSmith (BS Magic) free?

PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The ReaList or PeekSmith (BS Magic)?

The ReaList is rated higher. The ReaList averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while PeekSmith (BS Magic) averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do The ReaList or PeekSmith (BS Magic) have ads?

Neither The ReaList nor PeekSmith (BS Magic) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The ReaList or PeekSmith (BS Magic)?

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, and PeekSmith (BS Magic) every 4 months. Most recently, The ReaList was updated on September 27, 2026 and PeekSmith (BS Magic) on September 9, 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.*