ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism vs Grumpy Frenchie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism
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ThoughtCast, originally released in 2017, brought a multitude of improvements to the options magicians had to electronic impression pads prior. Multiple styles, multiple pen options (that were both normal/common and less than half the price of other impression pad pens), no pressure sensitivity, (almost) no paper limit, and some incredible features in an impression pad app, like touch to peek and camouflage mode, zone mode, and more. Now, the best impression pad (in our opinion) is getting even better with the brand new ThoughtCast v2.0 App! This app isn’t just an upgrade, it is a complete rewrite and overhaul of everything ThoughtCast, re-developed from the inside out. Effects with an impression pad that were never possible before are easy to do with ThoughtCast. Know the word someone is thinking of completely blinded with text to speech. Know the exact location of a word in a dictionary with Dictionary Lookup. Know the zodiac sign someone is thinking of, the drink they are thinking of, or their favorite cocktail without them ever telling anyone, or writing it down (yes, even with an impression pad) using our brand new Internal Logic system! Plus this is just the tip of the iceberg. ThoughtCast will automatically add together numbers, making it the perfect add a number pad for mentalists. It will even perform target number effects, letting you predict numbers that can add up to important values you control. The brand new detective system detects text in almost every language ever written, and it detects DRAWINGS! Your spectator can draw a picture and (depending on the quality), it will read to you the thing they drew or show it on a PeekSmith peek device! And, with the brand new Actions Toolkit, ThoughtCast now works with a wide array of other magic tricks you probably already own. Predict a thought of word on someone’s phone with the Inject Action. Know a thought of song on your spectators phone with the Earworm Action. Get a complete stranger to know your spectators thought of word with the Stranger Action. Show your spectators best friends name was written on a business card in your wallet the whole time with the Legacy Action. And several spectators thought of number can match a spectators random number they created (on their phone) with the Calculon Action. There are even more Actions available, so check out thoughtcastmagic.com/actions for all the Actions available now available now. Plus, it comes with all the features that make ThoughtCast the leading impression pad app. This system is simple enough for the casual performer, but powerful enough that professionals can let their imagination run wild. If you already own a ThoughtCast system, this app works with your hardware, no new hardware is needed! A See all the details at http://thoughtcastmagic.com)/thoughtcast-v2.
Grumpy Frenchie
Engage in spoken conversations with a virtual French bulldog companion who offers witty, sassy, or uncensored responses. This voice assistant can also perform various device tasks hands-free, from web searches to controlling smart home devices.
- Spoken conversation interface
- Customizable attitudes (witty, sassy, uncensored)
- Hands-free voice commands
- Web search integration
- Device skill integration (calendar, reminders, weather, email, etc.)
- Live translation
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Grumpy Frenchie is a voice companion with the personality of a French bulldog who did not ask to be here. Tap once, start talking, and get a real answer wrapped in an eye-roll. TALK, DON'T TYPE Hold a natural spoken conversation. No keyboard, no menus. The face on screen listens, reacts, and answers out loud with lip-synced audio. PICK YOUR ATTITUDE - Witty: playful teasing, clean and good-natured - Sassy: blunt, impatient, sharp sarcasm, still no swearing - Uncensored: unfiltered profanity and full-strength roasting, off by default and locked behind an age confirmation STILL ACTUALLY USEFUL Settle arguments, ask the questions you would rather not type, and get a straight answer fast. The attitude is the packaging. The information is real. OPTIONAL DEVICE SKILLS Turn on only what you want, one permission at a time: - Web Search: search the web to give you real up to date information - Calendar: hear what is on today, add things by voice - Reminders and Alarms: set native reminders and alarms through AlarmKit - Weather: local conditions and forecast - Email: draft emails via voice, no more endless typing - Messages: draft messages via voice with pre filled contact and message - Apple Music: start playback without touching your phone - HomeKit: lights, scenes, and accessories - Health: steps, sleep, heart rate, and workout summaries - Live Translation: translate up to 20 different languages Every skill is off until you switch it on, and you can revoke any of them at any time in Settings. HANDS-FREE Say “Hey Frenchie” and he wakes up. Wake word detection runs entirely on your device. FREE AND PRO Free includes 10 minutes of conversation per day, up to 40 minutes per month. Grumpy Frenchie Pro raises that to 45 minutes per day and 5 hours per month. Grumpy Frenchie Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.grumpyfrenchie.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.grumpyfrenchie.com/terms Support: https://www.grumpyfrenchie.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism at none against Grumpy Frenchie's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Grumpy Frenchie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism | Grumpy Frenchie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AndEtc, Inc. | Black Rainbow LLC |
In-app purchases
ThoughtCast Digital Mentalism
No in-app purchases
Grumpy Frenchie
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
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