Comparison

JLB vs VRTX

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

VRTX

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
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------------------------- • WELCOME TO VRTX • ------------------------- Created by Eddy Bouchenak and Guillaume 'GB' Bellut VRTX (pronounced vertex) is an acrostic generator design for magic tricks. ------------------------- Core Features (Included) ------------------------- • Instant Acrostic Generation – Generate an acrostic for any word with a single tap. • Creative Freedom – Use generated words to craft unique storytelling routines. • Easy Export – Save acrostics directly into a note or share them effortlessly. ------------------------- Powerful Add-Ons (Available Separately) ------------------------- • Seamless API Integration – Connect VRTX with other magic apps like Inject, Elips, WikiTest, and more. • Dice-Controlled Acrostics – Manually select a dice value or sync with Kinetic Mental Dice for automatic positioning. • Custom API Output – Export generated acrostics to any app or system of your choice (Glyphs, Voila, Hydra...). • Expanded Dictionaries – Unlock additional word lists to refine and customize your acrostic possibilities. VRTX is part of the new "In The Middle" (ITM) generation of magic apps, acting as a seamless bridge between applications—receiving input from one app, transforming it, and sending it to another. Please note: TV & Internet rights are not included with any of our products.

Screenshots

JLB3 screens
VRTX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JLB at 13.0 against VRTX's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and VRTX sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLB ships an update every 2 weeks, VRTX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JLB versus VRTX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLBVRTX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeanLuc BertrandGuillaume Bellut

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JLB

One-time1
  • ACAAC$99.99
23 purchases

VRTX

One-time23
  • Dizionario delle destinazioniFree
  • Dicionário de DestinoFree
  • ReisezielwörterbuchFree
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  • Dictionnaire de destinationsFree
  • Destinations DictionaryFree
  • Dizionario dei marchi$4.99
  • Dizionario degli animali$4.99
  • Dizionario degli oggetti$4.99
  • Dicionário de Objetos$4.99
  • Woordenboek van beroemdheden$4.99
  • Dicionário de Marcas$4.99
  • Dicionário de nomes$4.99
  • Dicionário de celebridades$4.99
  • Promi-Wörterbuch$4.99
  • Tierlexikon$4.99
  • Dictionnaire de prénoms$4.99
  • Dictionnaire d'objets$4.99
  • Animals Dictionary$4.99
  • Names Dictionary$4.99
  • Dictionnaire de marques$4.99
  • Celebrities Dictionary$4.99
  • Objects Dictionary$4.99
  • Full Version$134.99

Questions

Is JLB free?
JLB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VRTX free?
VRTX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JLB or VRTX have ads?
Neither JLB nor VRTX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JLB or VRTX?
JLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and VRTX every 3 weeks. Most recently, JLB was updated on September 19, 2026 and VRTX on September 9, 2026.

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