# Notarized vs VRTX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notarized at none against VRTX's 23. Notarized also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). VRTX's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRTX sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Notarized asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

Notarized ships an update every 5 days, VRTX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notarized | VRTX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notarized-original-edition/id1560383944/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrtx/id6738747388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AndEtc, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311918485) | [Guillaume Bellut](https://appshunter.io/developer/817442888) |

## What reviewers say

### Notarized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notarized-original-edition/id1560383944)

This entertainment app offers a magic and mindreading experience. It is a re-release for users who haven't upgraded to newer versions. Find more details by searching for "Notarized - Magic and Mindreading" on the App Store.

**Highlights:** Magic and mindreading experience, Re-released version, App Store search for details, Supports watch and iPhone

**In-app purchases:** none


### VRTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrtx/id6738747388)

This tool instantly generates acrostics for any word, perfect for creating unique storytelling routines in magic tricks. It offers easy export options and integrates with other magic applications for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Instant acrostic generation, Creative storytelling routines, Easy export to notes or sharing, Seamless API integration with magic apps, Dice-controlled acrostic selection, Expanded dictionary options

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dizionario delle destinazioni | Free | one-time |
| Dicionário de Destino | Free | one-time |
| Reisezielwörterbuch | Free | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de destinations | Free | one-time |
| Destinations Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Dizionario dei marchi | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dizionario degli animali | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dizionario degli oggetti | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de Objetos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Woordenboek van beroemdheden | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de Marcas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de nomes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de celebridades | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promi-Wörterbuch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tierlexikon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de prénoms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire d'objets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animals Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Names Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de marques | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celebrities Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Objects Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $134.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notarized free?

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

### Is VRTX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notarized or VRTX?

Notarized and VRTX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Notarized or VRTX have ads?

Notarized shows ads; VRTX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notarized or VRTX?

Notarized ships an update every 5 days, and VRTX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notarized was updated on June 2, 2026 and VRTX on September 9, 2026.

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