Comparison

Brain Waves vs MindDraw

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

Head to head
About

Brain Waves

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You hand an ordinary deck of playing cards to a spectator for examination. They may shuffle the cards if they wish. You then slowly go through the face-down cards and ask the spectator to say “Stop” five times, selecting five random cards. (This is a completely free selection.) You hand the iPhone to the spectator and ask them to open the Brain Waves app. You reveal four of the cards one by one, and the spectator enters them into the app by selecting the suit and rank using the picker. Once the cards have been entered, you tell the spectator that you need to concentrate so the iPhone can pick up your brain waves. Next, you ask the spectator to shake the iPhone. After a shake, the back of a single playing card appears in the app. You ask the spectator to tap the card, and it flips over. You then reveal that this card is the same as the fifth card the spectator selected! The app includes a detailed explanation of how the effect works and how it can be performed. Optimized for system-wide light and dark mode (see screenshots).

About

MindDraw

This app offers a unique way to perform magic tricks by allowing spectators to draw on real paper. Advanced recognition software then seamlessly reveals their creations on your device without you touching it.

Highlights
  • Spectator draws on real paper
  • No electronics needed for predictions
  • Advanced text and image recognition
  • Seamless image generation via camera
  • Prediction in photo gallery
  • Extreme color matching
  • Triple prediction scenarios
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Discover the most authentic and innovative way to create predictions with Mindraw App. Your don’t have to use an impression board or a fake drawing app. With Mindraw, your spectators draw on real paper or cards, delivering a genuine psychic experience like no other. Why Choose Mindraw App? Authentic Predictions, No Electronics Required ,only your phone. With Mindraw, your spectators’ drawings come to life in the most organic way possible. No need for trick markers or pencils—just pure magic. Mindraw App features the most advanced text and image recognition software available. Using your device’s camera, it generates images seamlessly—without the magician ever needing to touch their phone. Impressive Use Cases Case 1: Prediction in Photo Gallery or Wallpapers • The spectator draws on a sheet or business card. • Without the magician touching their phone, the spectator opens the photo gallery. • Result: The gallery reveals an image with the exact same drawing, dated long before the performance. Case 2: Extreme Color Matching • The magician asks the spectator to draw a person and color it using any markers or crayons. • Without touching the phone, the magician reveals an image of the same person, perfectly matching the colors used. • Works with Any Color: Black, gray, red, yellow, orange, brown, green, pink, blue, purple, and more. • Accurate Matching: Even allows for multiple items of the same color, like a shirt and a balloon. Case 3: Triple Prediction • Three spectators each draw an item on business cards. • The magician reveals an image containing all three items, displayed as the lock screen on their phone. Why Performers Love Mindraw • Simple and Intuitive: No complex setup or customization required. Purchase and start using within minutes. • Endless Possibilities: Let your creativity run wild with limitless performance scenarios. • Multilingual Tutorials: Available in English and Spanish.

Screenshots

Brain Waves4 screens
MindDraw3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brain Waves at $17.99 against MindDraw's $79.99. Brain Waves also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). MindDraw's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months). On ads and device support 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

Brain Waves costs $17.99 and MindDraw $79.99 up front. MindDraw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brain Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Waves ships an update every 27 months, MindDraw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brain Waves versus MindDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain WavesMindDraw
Price$17.99 — better$79.99
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BreitlingNelson Suarez Arteaga

In-app purchases

None

Brain Waves

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MindDraw

One-time1
  • Minddraw PRO$49.99

Questions

Is Brain Waves free?
Brain Waves costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindDraw free?
MindDraw costs $79.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Brain Waves or MindDraw have ads?
Neither Brain Waves nor MindDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Waves or MindDraw?
Brain Waves ships an update every 27 months, and MindDraw weekly. Most recently, Brain Waves was updated on October 2, 2026 and MindDraw on October 6, 2026.

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