# Lie / Truth Detector vs MagicInsight

The clearest difference is rating: MagicInsight at 4.5 against Lie / Truth Detector's 4.0. MagicInsight also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (20K vs 291). Lie / Truth Detector's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 14%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lie / Truth Detector sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MagicInsight sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicInsight holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicInsight has 20K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Lie / Truth Detector's written reviews are positive against 14% of MagicInsight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lie / Truth Detector ships an update monthly, MagicInsight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lie / Truth Detector | MagicInsight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lie-truth-detector-polygraph/id1558500142/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicinsighttest-lie-detector/id1558810579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 291 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Hernando Prada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554735315) | [Logic Wave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788278025) |

## What reviewers say

### Lie / Truth Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lie-truth-detector-polygraph/id1558500142)

Simulate a lie or truth detector with this fun app. Analyze what your friends and family say and see if the simulated polygraph detects truth or lies. Features fantastic graphics and effects for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Simulates lie/truth detection, Polygraph simulation, Fantastic graphics, Engaging effects, Hours of fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Detector | $3.99 | one-time |
| All features + no ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### MagicInsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicinsighttest-lie-detector/id1558810579)

Explore your personality, discover your spirit animal, and predict your future with fun quizzes and AI-powered face effects. Enjoy a variety of trivia challenges, from love fortunes to celebrity look-alikes, all in one entertaining app.

**Highlights:** Personality quizzes, Spirit animal discovery, Baby prediction, AI face effects, Celebrity look-alike, Trivia challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $18.99 | per month |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $37.99 | per year |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $42.99 | per year |
| Unlimited MagiInsight+ | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for core features
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited free functionality
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Make the app fully free to use
- Improve free trial experience
- Add more free content and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lie / Truth Detector free?

Lie / Truth Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagicInsight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lie / Truth Detector or MagicInsight?

MagicInsight is rated higher. Lie / Truth Detector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while MagicInsight averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Lie / Truth Detector or MagicInsight have ads?

Both Lie / Truth Detector and MagicInsight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lie / Truth Detector or MagicInsight?

Lie / Truth Detector ships an update monthly, and MagicInsight every 4 days. Most recently, Lie / Truth Detector was updated on September 14, 2026 and MagicInsight on September 26, 2026.

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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.*