Comparison

iToon Magic Trick vs HolyGrail | 5 tricks

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

Head to head
About

iToon Magic Trick

Experience a digital magic trick that combines card magic with cartoon animations. This virtual assistant uses VR technology to reveal a spectator's chosen card, ESP symbol, or astrological sign. It's easy to perform with a standard Bicycle Rider Back deck.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality card reveal
  • VR technology integration
  • Animated stickman reveals
  • Works with Bicycle Rider Back deck
  • Finds chosen card, ESP symbol, or astrological sign
  • Easy to perform
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If you enjoy magic tricks and cartoons you will love iToon. This virtual assistant will allow you to find the card chosen by your spectator thanks to VR technology. Very easy to do, runs with your classic Bicycle Rider Back deck. One of the greatest classics of card magic goes fully digital! iToon is the modern version of the famous Card-Toon© by Dan Harlan. Gentlemen's Magic team and Bigmagie are proud to present iToon in collaboration with two famous magicians: Peter Oz and Dan Harlan. More real and more modern than ever, the famous stickman comes back in augmented reality and thanks to several animations will be able to find a chosen card, an ESP symbol or even the astrological sign of your spectator. iToon is really easy to do, just approach the camera to the back of a deck of Bicycle deck, the animation begins. Let the show start! This application requires a Bicycle Rider Back deck (red back color) not included with this purchase. You can buy this deck in any online magic retailer. A creation signed Peter Oz. Based on an original idea by Dan Harlan. Produced by Gentlemen's Magic and Bigmagie. Explanations in English and French. iToon by Peter Oz, Dan Harlan & Gentlemen's Magic

About

HolyGrail | 5 tricks

Features
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Holy Grail is a digital magic tool for professional magicians. It enables magic that fully utilizes the capabilities of your iPhone. ■ Main Features 【Free】 • Moving - Card movement effect 【Premium】 • Which Direction - The ultimate guessing magic trick • Photo Prediction - Mysterious prediction magic using photos • Thoughtography - Mental magic using thoughts • Guess - Guessing with ○ or × ■ Recommended for: • Professional Magicians • Semi-Professional Magicians • Magic Enthusiasts ■ Features • Real-time card recognition • Multiple performance patterns • Detailed user manual included • Learn with performance videos ■ Notes This app is an entertainment magic tool. Practice and performance skills are required. ■ Premium Membership • Monthly plan • Annual plan (discounted) • One-time purchase plan (permanent use) [About Premium Membership (Auto-Renewing Subscriptions)] This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock advanced magic features. Plans and Pricing: * Monthly Plan (1-month auto-renewal) * Yearly Plan (1-year auto-renewal / Best value) Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Management and Cancellation: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.left-inc.co.jp/smart-app/holygrail/terms-legal.html Privacy Policy: https://left-inc.co.jp/smart-app/holygrail/privacy-policy.html Expand the possibilities of magic.

Screenshots

iToon Magic Trick3 screens
HolyGrail | 5 tricks2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HolyGrail | 5 tricks at Free against iToon Magic Trick's $14.99. HolyGrail | 5 tricks also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 25 months). iToon Magic Trick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On 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

HolyGrail | 5 tricks is free to download; iToon Magic Trick costs $14.99 up front. HolyGrail | 5 tricks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iToon Magic Trick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iToon Magic Trick ships an update every 25 months, HolyGrail | 5 tricks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iToon Magic Trick versus HolyGrail | 5 tricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriToon Magic TrickHolyGrail | 5 tricks
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigmagiematsumoto yuuki

In-app purchases

None

iToon Magic Trick

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HolyGrail | 5 tricks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium One-Time Purchase Plan$99.99

Questions

Is iToon Magic Trick free?
iToon Magic Trick costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HolyGrail | 5 tricks free?
HolyGrail | 5 tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iToon Magic Trick or HolyGrail | 5 tricks have ads?
Neither iToon Magic Trick nor HolyGrail | 5 tricks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iToon Magic Trick or HolyGrail | 5 tricks?
iToon Magic Trick ships an update every 25 months, and HolyGrail | 5 tricks every 3 days. Most recently, iToon Magic Trick was updated on November 3, 2026 and HolyGrail | 5 tricks on October 31, 2026.

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