R vs SoundsReal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 !
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.
- Discreet audio triggering
- 10,000+ built-in sounds
- Millisecond-accurate timing
- Bluetooth remote control
- Lock Mode for accidental prevention
- Direct import from device
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
R ships an update monthly, SoundsReal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | R | SoundsReal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Vianney | Vincent Gachet |
In-app purchases
R
- Digits Peek$8.99
- LED travel$9.99
- R-Digit +$24.99
SoundsReal
- SoundsReal Premium$17.99









