# VR Magic vs Magic Tricks

VR Magic and Magic Tricks both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VR Magic's written reviews are positive against 64% of Magic Tricks's. VR Magic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Magic Tricks's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (262 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Tricks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. VR Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for VR Magic against 4.4 for Magic Tricks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Tricks has 262 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of VR Magic's written reviews are positive against 64% of Magic Tricks's.

VR Magic ships an update every 9 months, Magic Tricks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VR Magic | Magic Tricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-magic/id1516867462/reviews) | **[4.4 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tricks-learn-and-master/id1592175271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **262** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## What reviewers say

### VR Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-magic/id1516867462)

Explore magic tricks and illusions in augmented and virtual reality. Learn techniques like misdirection and suggestion, then follow step-by-step instructions to perform over 30 classic tricks. Requires a physical book to activate the AR experiences.

**Highlights:** Augmented and virtual reality magic illusions, Learn misdirection and suggestion techniques, Step-by-step AR instructions, Over 30 classic magic tricks, Interactive AR book activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Tricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tricks-learn-and-master/id1592175271)

Learn impressive magic tricks with easy-to-follow video tutorials. Master card illusions, coin magic, mentalism, and performance skills. Perfect for beginners looking to amaze friends and family.

**Highlights:** Video tutorials for magic tricks, Card magic fundamentals, Coin and close-up illusions, Mentalism and mind reading, Performance skills and presentation, Progressive learning path

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Magic Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn Magic Half Yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Magic Discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great for beginners
- 👍 Variety of magic tricks
- 🌟 Makes users better magicians
- 💯 Incredible content
- 👍 Very nice app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 💸 High cost for premium
- 🤔 Directs to YouTube
- 🤷 Doesn't teach a lot

**Reported bugs**

- App is so slow
- Takes ages for video to load
- Videos keep changing when selected
- Cannot get out of reading place
- App directs to YouTube

**Requested features**

- Organize tricks by creator
- More cardistry content
- Add more magic tricks
- How to get stuff and cost


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VR Magic free?

VR Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Tricks free?

Magic Tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VR Magic or Magic Tricks?

Magic Tricks is rated higher. VR Magic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Magic Tricks averages 4.4 from 262 ratings.

### Do VR Magic or Magic Tricks have ads?

Neither VR Magic nor Magic Tricks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VR Magic or Magic Tricks?

VR Magic ships an update every 9 months, and Magic Tricks monthly. Most recently, VR Magic was updated on September 20, 2026 and Magic Tricks on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*