Comparison

The ReaList vs Nexus 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

Nexus Magic

Create unique magic tricks with advanced input methods. This app processes your input and outputs it to various devices, offering endless possibilities for surprise and impact.

Highlights
  • Create new magic tricks
  • Advanced input methods
  • Process input information
  • Output to various devices
  • Endless possibilities for surprise
Features
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Nexus is your digital hub to create new and unique magic tricks. Using some of the most advanced input methods in magic today, or using inputs from other apps and devices, your input information is processed and then output to nearly anyplace you can think of. The possibilities for impact and surprise are truly endless!

Screenshots

The ReaList4 screens
Nexus Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexus Magic at none against The ReaList's 2. Nexus Magic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). The ReaList's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Nexus Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nexus Magic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of The ReaList's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nexus Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, Nexus Magic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The ReaList versus Nexus Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ReaListNexus Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings)5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better19
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigor RostamiJonathan Levit Consulting

Customer experience

The ReaList

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

Nexus Magic

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The ReaList

One-time2
  • ReaList FreeFree
  • Full Version$69.99
None

Nexus Magic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The ReaList free?
The ReaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexus Magic free?
Nexus Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The ReaList or Nexus Magic?
Nexus Magic is rated higher. The ReaList averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Nexus Magic averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.
Do The ReaList or Nexus Magic have ads?
Neither The ReaList nor Nexus Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The ReaList or Nexus Magic?
The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, and Nexus Magic every 2 weeks. Most recently, The ReaList was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nexus Magic on October 24, 2026.

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