Comparison

JLB vs Playing Arts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

JLB

Features

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JLB APP – Connect Instantly, Share Magically Created by JeanLuc Bertrand The JLB App is the perfect fusion of technology and magic. Turn any encounter into a powerful moment of connection — and an unforgettable first impression. Features: Connect Instantly : Using the JLB App with an NFC tag, you can instantly share your personal details directly to your spectator’s phone. Wave and Share : Simply wave your deck over any device to transfer your contact details contactlessly. Easily share your contact details – Never print a business card again. Professional & magical : A sleek way to network while adding a touch of astonishment. MAGIC EFFECT Cell Peek : Magicians can secretly obtain any spectator’s phone number for incredible mentalism effects. With JLB App, every introduction becomes memorable. Practical. Magical. Unforgettable.

About

Playing Arts

Features

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Playing Arts is a collective art project for creative people who are into art, playing cards and sometimes magic. Download the app, point to a physical playing card from Playing Arts collection and enjoy animations right in your hands.

Screenshots

JLB3 screens

Playing Arts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playing Arts at none against JLB's 1. JLB's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JLB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Playing Arts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLB ships an update every 2 weeks, Playing Arts every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

JLB versus Playing Arts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	JLB	Playing Arts
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	130 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	JeanLuc Bertrand	Digital Abstracts SL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JLB

One-time1

ACAAC$99.99

None

Playing Arts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JLB free?

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

Is Playing Arts free?

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

Do JLB or Playing Arts have ads?

Neither JLB nor Playing Arts shows ads.

Which is updated more often, JLB or Playing Arts?

JLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Playing Arts every 5 months. Most recently, JLB was updated on October 6, 2026 and Playing Arts on October 27, 2026.