# Cognito magic vs TimedOut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimedOut at 92% against Cognito magic's 47%. TimedOut also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cognito magic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cognito magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimedOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimedOut holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Cognito magic's written reviews are positive against 92% of TimedOut's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cognito magic | TimedOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognito-magic/id1556050815/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedout/id1659701242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murphy's Magic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556050817) | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) |

## What reviewers say

### Cognito magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognito-magic/id1556050815)

This is the official companion app for a web-based magic tool. It provides access to a range of magic tricks and illusions. Enhance your magic performances with this digital assistant.

**Highlights:** Companion to web tool, Magic tricks and illusions, Digital assistant for performances

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cognito | $39.99 | one-time |


### TimedOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedout/id1659701242)

This entertainment app allows users to perform seemingly impossible predictions using their phone. It offers multiple modes to reveal drawings or photos, even those in your device's real photo gallery. The app is designed for professional performers and relies on a clever, undetectable method.

**Highlights:** Predict anything on your phone, No phone touching after setup, Reveal drawings or photos, Works with real photos, Undetectable method, Fully configurable, Easy to perform

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cognito magic free?

Cognito magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimedOut free?

TimedOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cognito magic or TimedOut?

TimedOut is rated higher. Cognito magic averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TimedOut averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.

### Do Cognito magic or TimedOut have ads?

Neither Cognito magic nor TimedOut shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*