Comparison

The ReaList vs Maxim magic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The ReaList

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
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From the creator of iForce and Inject comes the ULTIMATE prediction utility. Search "ReaList Rostami" on YouTube. The first and only magic app, where your phone is NEVER used during performance! Perform incredible predictions on a BORROWED PHONE. TWO never-before-seen methods, are your NEW weapons of magic: 1. Predict anything on a borrowed phone without using your phone (the secret is hidden in plain sight). Method 1 Features: • Super EASY … Perform in 5 minutes (includes video instructions). • INSTANT Reset … Perform surrounded, anytime, anywhere (with internet) • Perform with just ONE borrowed phone (your phone can be dead) !! • Comes with 12 ASTONISHING presets. • Create/Edit your own custom presets (in any language) and instantly share them with others. • No Skill, No Memorization, No Accomplice • No Bluetooth, No Wi-Fi, No Voice Recognition • No Pocket Swiping, No Remotes, No Smartwatch, No Peeking • Everything can be examined before and after your performance. • Do MULTIPLE predictions, back to back, with NO effort. 2. Without touching their phone, make impossible predictions for one to thousands of spectators at the same time! Method 2 Features: • You NEVER touch their phone, and your phone is NEVER in play. • Perform impossible predictions over the phone/FaceTime. • Perfect for stage magicians that want to force something on EVERYONE in the audience!! • NEW - Use a Bluetooth remote to secretly input any number. • NEW pairing feature ... ReaList can pair with Inject or any other website. ReaList is a revolutionary tool that will give you the freedom to perform jaw-dropping magic, INSTANTLY, with nothing but a borrowed phone. Download ReaList today. ___________________________________________ TV / Internet performance rights are included with purchase. Feel free to perform ReaList anywhere you want, with no restrictions. ___________________________________________ This app is intended for entertainment purposes and does not provide true prediction functions.

About

Maxim magic

Instantly calculate and discreetly reveal any freely named card from a spectator-shuffled deck. Offers multiple reveal methods, including counting to specific dates or spelling card names, with zero memory work or math required. Perfect for magicians of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Instant card reveal calculation
  • Spectator-shuffled deck support
  • Multiple customizable reveal methods
  • Zero memory work or math
  • Works with any card stack
  • Covert phone usage
Features
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"A lot of apps come and go with trends. Maxim lives on my homescreen. It's genius." - Christian Grace MAXIM is a covert app that instantly calculates and discreetly delivers to you the perfect hands-off reveal for any freely named card in a deck that's been mixed by the spectators. Effect: You hand the spectator a deck. (in any stack of your choice). They "shuffle" the deck under the table or behind their back whilst freely naming any card. Let's say the name the "King of Diamonds". They bring the deck out and immediately you know up to three different ways that they can reveal their own card. For example; They deal down to the exact date of the month and their card is exactly there! All without any brain work, math, no nothing. Allowing you to be fully engaged in your performance. Any random card at any arbitrary number is more impressive to magicians than laymen. But when the number has meaning, whether it's counting to their birthday, spelling the card's name or even counting to the exact date of the year, the boring old ACAAN takes on new life, feels more personal and more importantly more magical. The beauty of maxim, unlike most other apps, is that your phone is used in a covert way, and to the spectator has nothing to do with the trick. Easy to do. Perfect for beginners. You do not need to know any stack. There is zero memory work. No mental math at all. Works in any language and can be fully customized. Works with any stack in the world. Including a visual stack editor. Every reveal can be fully customized. Multiple input options. Multiple peek options including notifications. Customizable spectator profiles to take MAXIM to miracle status. MAXIM is an app that lives on your phone. With you everywhere you go. Ready to perform at a moment's notice anywhere, anytime. Never before has it been so easy, to perform such unexplainable miracles. With MAXIM, now you can.

Screenshots

The ReaList4 screens
Maxim magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The ReaList at 81% against Maxim magic's 33%. The ReaList also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6). Maxim magic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The ReaList holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of The ReaList's written reviews are positive against 33% of Maxim magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, Maxim magic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The ReaList versus Maxim magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ReaListMaxim magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better3.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigor RostamiMurphy's Magic

Customer experience

The ReaList

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%

Maxim magic

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The ReaList

One-time2
  • ReaList FreeFree
  • Full Version$69.99
1 purchases

Maxim magic

One-time1
  • Maxim App$24.99

Questions

Is The ReaList free?
The ReaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maxim magic free?
Maxim magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The ReaList or Maxim magic?
The ReaList is rated higher. The ReaList averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Maxim magic averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do The ReaList or Maxim magic have ads?
Neither The ReaList nor Maxim magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The ReaList or Maxim magic?
The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, and Maxim magic every 6 days. Most recently, The ReaList was updated on November 7, 2026 and Maxim magic on November 3, 2026.

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