Comparison

VR Magic vs Sparkle

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

Head to head
About

VR Magic

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
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ABACUS HQ: Step on stage with Professor Maxwell to explore amazing magic tricks and illusions that come alive in augmented and virtual reality! Learn the techniques behind the tricks including misdirection, sleight of hand and the power of suggestion before watching the tricks performed in integrated AR and VR. Once you’ve seen how it’s done, follow the AR step-by-step instructions to learn over 30 classic tricks, all in Professor Maxwell’s VR Magic! To activate the experiences, simply download the app and hold your phone over the book included in the kit to see Professor Maxwell come to life!

About

Sparkle

Features
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Sparkle is the most engaging way for kids to truly master multiplication — combining a friendly poodle guide, meaningful progress tracking, and a calm, distraction-free learning environment. • 100% Safe for Kids No ads, no in-app purchases, no surprises. Buy once — use forever. • Real Learning, Clearly Measured Accuracy stats, streaks, and achievement medals make it easy to see exactly how your child is progressing. • Fully Offline Perfect for travel or for limiting screen dependency. Works anywhere, anytime. • Six Unique Game Modes From gentle practice to fast-paced challenges, every child finds their ideal pace and style. • Earn & Print Diplomas Kids celebrate milestones with printable diplomas they’ll love to showcase. • Printable Worksheets Included Create custom worksheets for extra offline practice and deeper mastery. — Terms of Use: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/terms Privacy: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/privacy Support: https://sparklelearnsmath.com/support

Screenshots

VR Magic3 screens
Sparkle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VR Magic at 11.0 against Sparkle's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VR Magic versus Sparkle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR MagicSparkle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB47 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAbacusEduardo Stuart Vasconcelos

In-app purchases

None

VR Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Sparkle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VR Magic free?
VR Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparkle free?
Sparkle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VR Magic or Sparkle have ads?
Neither VR Magic nor Sparkle shows ads.

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