VR Magic vs Illusio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Illusio
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Illusio is a modern magic learning experience designed to help you master real techniques, sleights, and performance skills step by step. Progress through structured learning paths while learning card magic, sleight-of-hand, forces, controls, false shuffles, performance psychology, and more. Features: • Step-by-step magic lessons • Structured progression paths • Real-world performance advice • Pro tips and common mistakes • XP, streak, token, and progression tracking • Rewards and digital downloads • Competitions and giveaways • Performance routines and practice tools • Cloud progression sync • Dark and light mode support • Optimised for phones and tablets Whether you’re completely new to magic or improving existing skills, Illusio helps you build real performance ability through focused, immersive lessons. Earn rewards, track your progress, unlock achievements, build performance routines, and continue developing your magic skills through an expanding collection of lessons and learning paths. New lessons, rewards, competitions, and learning paths are added regularly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VR Magic at none against Illusio's shown. VR Magic also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Illusio's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 9 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VR Magic ships an update every 9 months, Illusio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VR Magic | Illusio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Abacus | Mind Mirage Apps Ltd |
In-app purchases
VR Magic
No in-app purchases
Illusio
No in-app purchases









