PeekSmith (BS Magic) vs R
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PeekSmith (BS Magic)
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.
- Connects to PeekSmith peek device
- Bluetooth display integration
- Compatible with supporting apps
- Free companion application
- User Guide included
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This is the official FREE companion app for our PeekSmith peek device, made for magicians. PeekSmith is a Bluetooth display that can be connected to my magic apps, and also to any other app that supports it. For more info please check out the in-app User Guide.
R
This app allows numbers to magically transfer from a spectator's phone to yours, mimicking a real calculator interface. It offers a variety of magic effects and configurable options, including Bluetooth remote control support. Designed for magicians, it enables seamless transitions between calculator and routine modes.
- Spectator number transfer
- Realistic calculator interface
- Switch between modes
- Chainable routines
- Configurable effects
- Bluetooth remote support
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With R-DIGIT, Iphone calculator app numbers travel magically from spectator's mobile to yours. You can find a large field of magic effects with this principle. Get ready for stupefaction and laughts from your audience ! Hightlights : - Strictly like the real calculator app - Switching secretly from calculator mode to routine mode and vice versa right in front of your audience and whenever you want. - Possibility to chain up any calculator routine from your repertoire (ex: Toxic) after or before R-DIGIT, without leaving the application - For all Iphone. - All effects are configurable (triggering of effects, delays) - Possibility of connecting a Bluetooth remote control, but everything is provided to do without. - Full routine detailed in video (subtleties to reinforce the effects) . This application is intended for professional and amateur magicians who know how to keep a secret !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PeekSmith (BS Magic) at Free against R's $29.99. PeekSmith (BS Magic) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). R's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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
PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download; R costs $29.99 up front. R sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PeekSmith (BS Magic) asks for nothing beyond the download.
R holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, R monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PeekSmith (BS Magic) | R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bence Janos Kovacs | Benjamin Vianney |
Customer experience
PeekSmith (BS Magic)
R
In-app purchases
PeekSmith (BS Magic)
No in-app purchases
R
- Digits Peek$8.99
- LED travel$9.99
- R-Digit +$24.99
