Comparison

PeekSmith (BS Magic) vs R

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
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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.

About

R

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R-Light is a revolutionary app that offers an unparalleled user experience when it comes to controlling your phone's LED. You'll be able to customize your Dlight routine and much more.

Screenshots

PeekSmith (BS Magic)4 screens
R3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: R at every 3 weeks against PeekSmith (BS Magic)'s every 4 months. PeekSmith (BS Magic)'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, R every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PeekSmith (BS Magic) versus R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekSmith (BS Magic)R
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence Janos KovacsBenjamin Vianney

In-app purchases

None

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

No in-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeekSmith (BS Magic) free?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R free?
R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeekSmith (BS Magic) or R have ads?
Neither PeekSmith (BS Magic) nor R shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or R?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, and R every 3 weeks. Most recently, PeekSmith (BS Magic) was updated on September 9, 2026 and R on September 10, 2026.

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