Comparison

R vs SoundsReal

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Spectator number transfer
  • Realistic calculator interface
  • Switch between modes
  • Chainable routines
  • Configurable effects
  • Bluetooth remote support
Features
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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 !

About

SoundsReal

This app allows stage performers to trigger audio cues discreetly and precisely. It offers a vast library of built-in sounds and supports remote control options for seamless integration into live performances.

Highlights
  • Discreet audio triggering
  • 10,000+ built-in sounds
  • Millisecond-accurate timing
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Lock Mode for accidental prevention
  • Direct import from device
Features
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Trigger your sounds at the right moment. Without being seen. Without missing a beat. SoundsReal is the audio sequencer built for stage performers — magicians, actors, musicians, and artists. Control your soundscapes, sound effects, and music with full discretion, straight from your pocket. Simple Import: Add your sounds and music directly from your iPhone or iPad, no computer required. 10,000+ Built-in Sounds: Access a massive integrated sound library with over 10,000 ready-to-use sounds and effects — no need to source your own audio to get started. Precise Sequences: Schedule your audio triggers with delay, haptic feedback, and millisecond-accurate timing — so you never miss your cue again. Remote and Discreet Control Connect a Bluetooth remote (BLE) to trigger your sequences without touching the screen Compatible with the Virtuoz by MagieFactory for a magician-native integration Use your smartphone's volume buttons as a discreet trigger Compatible with the Flic Smart Button Lock Mode: Prevent any accidental interaction during your performances. The app stays active, on the right mode, even in your pocket.

Screenshots

R1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundsReal at Free against R's $29.99. SoundsReal also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). R's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, 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

SoundsReal is free to download; R costs $29.99 up front. R sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SoundsReal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for R against 5.0 for SoundsReal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: R has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update monthly, SoundsReal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
R versus SoundsReal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSoundsReal
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin VianneyVincent Gachet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

R

One-time3
  • Digits Peek$8.99
  • LED travel$9.99
  • R-Digit +$24.99
1 purchases

SoundsReal

One-time1
  • SoundsReal Premium$17.99

Questions

Is R free?
R costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SoundsReal free?
SoundsReal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R or SoundsReal?
R and SoundsReal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do R or SoundsReal have ads?
Neither R nor SoundsReal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R or SoundsReal?
R ships an update monthly, and SoundsReal fortnightly. Most recently, R was updated on October 29, 2026 and SoundsReal on October 30, 2026.

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