TimeSmith (BS Magic) vs Glyphs Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeSmith (BS Magic)
This tool assists magicians with various magic and mentalism tricks. It provides an in-app user guide with detailed instructions for use with specific magic products.
- Magic trick assistant
- Mentalism trick support
- In-app user guide
- Works with magic products
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TimeSmith is a tool for magicians, intended to work with some of our magic products. You will find more info and instructions in the in-app user guide.
Glyphs Pro
This app empowers professional magicians and mentalists to create and print custom physical predictions for their performances. It offers a wide range of input methods and customization options to generate realistic revelations that seamlessly integrate into any routine.
- Create custom physical predictions
- Multiple input modes (Notes, Swami, Voice, OCR)
- Support for custom fonts and handwriting
- Integrates with popular magic apps
- Playlist mode for automated routines
- Customizable print settings and layouts
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Glyphs is the companion app for the Glyphs X and Glyphs Stage prediction printing systems, designed for professional magicians and mentalists. Create and print custom physical predictions with complete control over your performance. Whether you're performing close-up, parlor, or stage, Glyphs gives you the flexibility to produce realistic printed revelations that fit your routines. WHAT CAN YOU CREATE? • Words, names, numbers, and messages in any font—even your own handwriting. • Crumpled receipts with custom prices, dates, times, or purchase details. • Folded lottery tickets with your chosen numbers. • Drawings that match a spectator's thought. • Personalized predictions for close-up, parlor, and stage performances. • Custom designs, graphics, and layouts tailored to your routines. • And much more. POWERFUL INPUT MODES • Notes Mode Capture information in an interface inspired by the native Notes app. • Swami Mode A modern digital nail writer for secretly entering information and printing instantly. • Observing Mode Print images directly from your photo library. • Keyboard Mode Enter information discreetly using your device's keyboard or a connected Bluetooth keyboard. • Swipe Mode Input information invisibly using touch gestures or a compatible swipe remote. • Draw Mode Convert sketches and drawings into printed predictions. • Eyes Mode Use your device's front or rear camera to recognize printed or handwritten text using built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). • Voice Mode Control printing using voice input. • API Mode Receive information automatically from compatible applications in the background. • URL Scheme Mode Exchange information reliably with compatible apps using URL schemes, even without an internet connection. More input modes and integrations are continuously being added. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT • Connect multiple Glyphs printers simultaneously. • Assign specific templates to individual printers. • Manage every connected printer independently from one device. • Perfect for advanced routines requiring multiple outputs. PLAYLIST MODE • Organize routines into playlists. • Automatically switch between templates. • Trigger prints in sequence. • Run complete routines without manually navigating the app. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING • Create unlimited templates. • Use any font, including your own handwriting. • Add logos, graphics, images, and custom layouts. • Customize print settings, paper feed, darkness, and formatting. • Design predictions that perfectly match your performance. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC APPS Glyphs integrates with many leading magic applications, including: • Audience Wonderland (Impra/Lumen) • TAP (Architect of Predictions) • iThump / Toxic+ • The Stranger • RainMan Pro • Time Capture • Phonewords • Mindbuster • Master Miracles • ThoughtCast • NameForge • G-Sensor • Bridge AI • WikiTest • Earworm • Cognito • OMEGA • MOMO • Maxim • Nexus • SpeaQ • Flitch • Inject • VRTX • Elips • NOW • FTF New integrations are added regularly. IMPORTANT This download includes the Glyphs companion app only. A compatible Glyphs X or Glyphs Stage device is required to print physical predictions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TimeSmith (BS Magic) at Free against Glyphs Pro's $999.99. TimeSmith (BS Magic) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Glyphs Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months). On ratings volume and ads 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
TimeSmith (BS Magic) is free to download; Glyphs Pro costs $999.99 up front. Glyphs Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeSmith (BS Magic) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glyphs Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
TimeSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 7 months, Glyphs Pro every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | TimeSmith (BS Magic) | Glyphs Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $999.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bence Janos Kovacs | Moustapha Berjaoui |
Customer experience
TimeSmith (BS Magic)
Glyphs Pro
In-app purchases
TimeSmith (BS Magic)
No in-app purchases
Glyphs Pro
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