Comparison

AR Magic Show vs SoundsReal

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

Head to head
About

AR Magic Show

Experience a private magic show in your own space using augmented reality. Point your device at an empty area, scan the floor, and place a virtual magician to perform illusions. It's like having a world-famous iPad magician right in your living room.

Highlights
  • Place virtual magician in any space
  • Scan floor to position performer
  • Holographic illusions
  • Private magic show experience
  • Developed with university cooperation
  • Works on iOS devices
Features
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HOW IT WORKS The app is easy to use: Aim your smartphone camera at an empty space on the floor at least 2 meters away. As you aim, move your camera to scan the floor. A white circle appears. As soon as it is completely white, touch it. This way you can position the magician like a hologram. WHAT IT’S ABOUT Simon Pierro is best known as the iPad magician. His performance at The Ellen DeGeneres Show made him a world-wide (internet?) phenomenon. How would you like a private magic show in your living room, home office or on your patio? Yup, that is possible, thanks to this unique AR App: In cooperation with the university HSD Dusseldorf led by Prof. Dr. Geiger, Simon's digital magic was caught on camera inside a 360° greenscreen studio and later mapped out by room tracking devices that incorporated it into a fascinating app. Check out a video about the development here: https://youtu.be/G9c4UCFl5L8 Also, below is a link to see an entire virtual magic performance in Times Square, on the Maldives or on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town: Virtual Shows Around The World! -> LINK WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY? Augmented reality, or AR in short, is technology that lets you place virtual images, three-dimensional animations and additional information in real environments, blending the real world with virtual elements. Use your tablet or smartphone (iOS 12.0. or later) to bring the virtual performer into any space you choose.

About

SoundsReal

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

AR Magic Show2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Magic Show at none against SoundsReal's 1. AR Magic Show also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. SoundsReal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Magic Show asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AR Magic Show against 5.0 for SoundsReal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Magic Show ships an update weekly, SoundsReal fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Magic Show versus SoundsReal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Magic ShowSoundsReal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon PierroVincent Gachet

In-app purchases

None

AR Magic Show

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundsReal

One-time1
  • SoundsReal Premium$17.99

Questions

Is AR Magic Show free?
AR Magic Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundsReal free?
SoundsReal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Magic Show or SoundsReal?
AR Magic Show and SoundsReal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AR Magic Show or SoundsReal have ads?
Neither AR Magic Show nor SoundsReal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Magic Show or SoundsReal?
AR Magic Show ships an update weekly, and SoundsReal fortnightly. Most recently, AR Magic Show was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoundsReal on October 24, 2026.

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