Comparison

Cipher Pro vs Glyphs Pro

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

Head to head
About

Cipher Pro

This mentalism app offers a suite of tools for performers, focusing on instant information retrieval without anagrams or memory work. It includes advanced peek features for discreetly obtaining information, even when the device is locked or through audio cues.

Highlights
  • No anagrams or memory work required
  • Instant reset capabilities
  • Apple Watch peek integration
  • Audio peek for discreet information delivery
  • PeekSmith 3 integration
  • Notification peek for locked screens
Features
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Cipher Pro is an essential, Swiss-army app for mentalism. - No anagrams - No memory work - Instant Reset With the new PRO features, you'll get 4 NEW PEEKS: - Peek on your Apple Watch. - Audio Peek delivers the information directly to your headphones or earpiece. - PeekSmith 3 Integration - Notification Peek allows you to get the goods when the phone is locked.

About

Glyphs Pro

This app enables users to create seemingly impossible physical predictions, such as revealing a spectator's thoughts or pre-determined lottery numbers. It integrates with numerous other prediction-based applications to expand its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Create custom printed predictions
  • Generate crumpled receipt illusions
  • Design folded lottery paper predictions
  • Match drawings to spectator thoughts
  • Integrates with numerous prediction apps
Features
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Glyphs is the companion app for the Glyphs X and Glyphs Stage prediction printing systems, designed for professional magicians and mentalists. Create and print custom physical predictions with complete control over your performance. Whether you're performing close-up, parlor, or stage, Glyphs gives you the flexibility to produce realistic printed revelations that fit your routines. WHAT CAN YOU CREATE? • Words, names, numbers, and messages in any font—even your own handwriting. • Crumpled receipts with custom prices, dates, times, or purchase details. • Folded lottery tickets with your chosen numbers. • Drawings that match a spectator's thought. • Personalized predictions for close-up, parlor, and stage performances. • Custom designs, graphics, and layouts tailored to your routines. • And much more. POWERFUL INPUT MODES • Notes Mode Capture information in an interface inspired by the native Notes app. • Swami Mode A modern digital nail writer for secretly entering information and printing instantly. • Observing Mode Print images directly from your photo library. • Keyboard Mode Enter information discreetly using your device's keyboard or a connected Bluetooth keyboard. • Swipe Mode Input information invisibly using touch gestures or a compatible swipe remote. • Draw Mode Convert sketches and drawings into printed predictions. • Eyes Mode Use your device's front or rear camera to recognize printed or handwritten text using built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). • Voice Mode Control printing using voice input. • API Mode Receive information automatically from compatible applications in the background. • URL Scheme Mode Exchange information reliably with compatible apps using URL schemes, even without an internet connection. More input modes and integrations are continuously being added. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT • Connect multiple Glyphs printers simultaneously. • Assign specific templates to individual printers. • Manage every connected printer independently from one device. • Perfect for advanced routines requiring multiple outputs. PLAYLIST MODE • Organize routines into playlists. • Automatically switch between templates. • Trigger prints in sequence. • Run complete routines without manually navigating the app. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING • Create unlimited templates. • Use any font, including your own handwriting. • Add logos, graphics, images, and custom layouts. • Customize print settings, paper feed, darkness, and formatting. • Design predictions that perfectly match your performance. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC APPS Glyphs integrates with many leading magic applications, including: • Audience Wonderland (Impra/Lumen) • TAP (Architect of Predictions) • iThump / Toxic+ • The Stranger • RainMan Pro • Time Capture • Phonewords • Mindbuster • Master Miracles • ThoughtCast • NameForge • G-Sensor • Bridge AI • WikiTest • Earworm • Cognito • OMEGA • MOMO • Maxim • Nexus • SpeaQ • Flitch • Inject • VRTX • Elips • NOW • FTF New integrations are added regularly. IMPORTANT This download includes the Glyphs companion app only. A compatible Glyphs X or Glyphs Stage device is required to print physical predictions.

Screenshots

Cipher Pro4 screens
Glyphs Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cipher Pro at $39.99 against Glyphs Pro's $999.99. Cipher Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Glyphs Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Cipher Pro costs $39.99 and Glyphs Pro $999.99 up front. Glyphs Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cipher Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glyphs Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipher Pro ships an update weekly, Glyphs Pro every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cipher Pro versus Glyphs Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipher ProGlyphs Pro
Price$39.99 — better$999.99
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEllusionist.com INCMoustapha Berjaoui

Customer experience

Cipher Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Glyphs Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cipher Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glyphs Pro

One-time1
  • Glyphs Watch Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Cipher Pro free?
Cipher Pro costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glyphs Pro free?
Glyphs Pro costs $999.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cipher Pro or Glyphs Pro?
Glyphs Pro is rated higher. Cipher Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Glyphs Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cipher Pro or Glyphs Pro have ads?
Neither Cipher Pro nor Glyphs Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cipher Pro or Glyphs Pro?
Cipher Pro ships an update weekly, and Glyphs Pro every 11 days. Most recently, Cipher Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and Glyphs Pro on September 15, 2026.

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