# The ReaList vs Magic Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: The ReaList at 4.5 against Magic Calculator's 4.0. The ReaList also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). Magic Calculator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The ReaList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $66.99 per year. 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 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of The ReaList's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, Magic Calculator every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The ReaList | Magic Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-calculator-magiculator/id6755075866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grigor Rostami](https://appshunter.io/developer/331480973) | [Hussain Ruhullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724666015) |

## 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 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Magic Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-calculator-magiculator/id6755075866)

This app allows users to perform mind-reading and number prediction effects, making it a powerful tool for magicians and entertainers. It enables forcing numbers, predicting future events, and revealing spectator choices, even on their own devices.

**Highlights:** Force any number, Predict future dates and times, Perform mind reading routines, Works on spectator's phone, Sneak peek feature, Built-in video tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagiCulator Pro Yearly | $66.99 | per year |
| MagiCulator Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The ReaList free?

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

### Is Magic Calculator free?

Magic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The ReaList or Magic Calculator?

The ReaList is rated higher. The ReaList averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Magic Calculator averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The ReaList or Magic Calculator have ads?

Magic Calculator shows ads; The ReaList does not.

### Which is updated more often, The ReaList or Magic Calculator?

The ReaList ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Calculator every 5 days. Most recently, The ReaList was updated on October 28, 2026 and Magic Calculator on October 28, 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.*