Comparison

PeekSmith (BS Magic) vs Glyphs Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connects to PeekSmith peek device
  • Bluetooth display integration
  • Compatible with supporting apps
  • Free companion application
  • User Guide included
Read full description

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.

About

Glyphs Pro

This app enables users to create seemingly impossible physical predictions, such as revealing a spectator's thoughts or pre-determined lottery numbers. It integrates with numerous other prediction-based applications to expand its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Create custom printed predictions
  • Generate crumpled receipt illusions
  • Design folded lottery paper predictions
  • Match drawings to spectator thoughts
  • Integrates with numerous prediction apps
Features
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Glyphs is the companion app for the Glyphs X and Glyphs Stage prediction printing systems, designed for professional magicians and mentalists. Create and print custom physical predictions with complete control over your performance. Whether you're performing close-up, parlor, or stage, Glyphs gives you the flexibility to produce realistic printed revelations that fit your routines. WHAT CAN YOU CREATE? • Words, names, numbers, and messages in any font—even your own handwriting. • Crumpled receipts with custom prices, dates, times, or purchase details. • Folded lottery tickets with your chosen numbers. • Drawings that match a spectator's thought. • Personalized predictions for close-up, parlor, and stage performances. • Custom designs, graphics, and layouts tailored to your routines. • And much more. POWERFUL INPUT MODES • Notes Mode Capture information in an interface inspired by the native Notes app. • Swami Mode A modern digital nail writer for secretly entering information and printing instantly. • Observing Mode Print images directly from your photo library. • Keyboard Mode Enter information discreetly using your device's keyboard or a connected Bluetooth keyboard. • Swipe Mode Input information invisibly using touch gestures or a compatible swipe remote. • Draw Mode Convert sketches and drawings into printed predictions. • Eyes Mode Use your device's front or rear camera to recognize printed or handwritten text using built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). • Voice Mode Control printing using voice input. • API Mode Receive information automatically from compatible applications in the background. • URL Scheme Mode Exchange information reliably with compatible apps using URL schemes, even without an internet connection. More input modes and integrations are continuously being added. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT • Connect multiple Glyphs printers simultaneously. • Assign specific templates to individual printers. • Manage every connected printer independently from one device. • Perfect for advanced routines requiring multiple outputs. PLAYLIST MODE • Organize routines into playlists. • Automatically switch between templates. • Trigger prints in sequence. • Run complete routines without manually navigating the app. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING • Create unlimited templates. • Use any font, including your own handwriting. • Add logos, graphics, images, and custom layouts. • Customize print settings, paper feed, darkness, and formatting. • Design predictions that perfectly match your performance. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC APPS Glyphs integrates with many leading magic applications, including: • Audience Wonderland (Impra/Lumen) • TAP (Architect of Predictions) • iThump / Toxic+ • The Stranger • RainMan Pro • Time Capture • Phonewords • Mindbuster • Master Miracles • ThoughtCast • NameForge • G-Sensor • Bridge AI • WikiTest • Earworm • Cognito • OMEGA • MOMO • Maxim • Nexus • SpeaQ • Flitch • Inject • VRTX • Elips • NOW • FTF New integrations are added regularly. IMPORTANT This download includes the Glyphs companion app only. A compatible Glyphs X or Glyphs Stage device is required to print physical predictions.

Screenshots

PeekSmith (BS Magic)4 screens
Glyphs Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PeekSmith (BS Magic) at Free against Glyphs Pro's $999.99. PeekSmith (BS Magic) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Glyphs Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On ratings volume 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

PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download; Glyphs Pro costs $999.99 up front. Glyphs Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PeekSmith (BS Magic) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glyphs Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, Glyphs Pro every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PeekSmith (BS Magic) versus Glyphs Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekSmith (BS Magic)Glyphs Pro
PriceFree — better$999.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence Janos KovacsMoustapha Berjaoui

Customer experience

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Glyphs Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glyphs Pro

One-time1
  • Glyphs Watch Pro$99.99

Questions

Is PeekSmith (BS Magic) free?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glyphs Pro free?
Glyphs Pro costs $999.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or Glyphs Pro?
Glyphs Pro is rated higher. PeekSmith (BS Magic) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Glyphs Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PeekSmith (BS Magic) or Glyphs Pro have ads?
Neither PeekSmith (BS Magic) nor Glyphs Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or Glyphs Pro?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, and Glyphs Pro every 11 days. Most recently, PeekSmith (BS Magic) was updated on September 9, 2026 and Glyphs Pro on September 15, 2026.

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