Comparison

Maxim magic vs Predict Card Magic Trick

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

Head to head
About

Maxim magic

Instantly calculate and discreetly reveal any freely named card from a spectator-shuffled deck. Offers multiple reveal methods, including counting to specific dates or spelling card names, with zero memory work or math required. Perfect for magicians of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Instant card reveal calculation
  • Spectator-shuffled deck support
  • Multiple customizable reveal methods
  • Zero memory work or math
  • Works with any card stack
  • Covert phone usage
Features
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"A lot of apps come and go with trends. Maxim lives on my homescreen. It's genius." - Christian Grace MAXIM is a covert app that instantly calculates and discreetly delivers to you the perfect hands-off reveal for any freely named card in a deck that's been mixed by the spectators. Effect: You hand the spectator a deck. (in any stack of your choice). They "shuffle" the deck under the table or behind their back whilst freely naming any card. Let's say the name the "King of Diamonds". They bring the deck out and immediately you know up to three different ways that they can reveal their own card. For example; They deal down to the exact date of the month and their card is exactly there! All without any brain work, math, no nothing. Allowing you to be fully engaged in your performance. Any random card at any arbitrary number is more impressive to magicians than laymen. But when the number has meaning, whether it's counting to their birthday, spelling the card's name or even counting to the exact date of the year, the boring old ACAAN takes on new life, feels more personal and more importantly more magical. The beauty of maxim, unlike most other apps, is that your phone is used in a covert way, and to the spectator has nothing to do with the trick. Easy to do. Perfect for beginners. You do not need to know any stack. There is zero memory work. No mental math at all. Works in any language and can be fully customized. Works with any stack in the world. Including a visual stack editor. Every reveal can be fully customized. Multiple input options. Multiple peek options including notifications. Customizable spectator profiles to take MAXIM to miracle status. MAXIM is an app that lives on your phone. With you everywhere you go. Ready to perform at a moment's notice anywhere, anytime. Never before has it been so easy, to perform such unexplainable miracles. With MAXIM, now you can.

About

Predict Card Magic Trick

Perform an astonishing magic trick where your phone predicts a spectator's freely chosen card. This app requires no setup, works offline, and is perfect for beginners looking to impress.

Highlights
  • Impossible prediction effect
  • No setup required
  • Works completely offline
  • Beginner-friendly
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Lets the magician predict which of three cards (J, Q, or K) a spectator will freely choose. Magic effect: A magician pulls out the J, Q, and K cards and asks a spectator to pick one — and astonishingly, the magician's phone has already predicted the exact choice. Key features: • Impossible prediction effect — the spectator feels their chosen card was foreseen from the start • No setup required before the spectator picks a card • Works completely offline — perform anywhere, anytime • Beginner-friendly — no magic experience needed Perfect for casual performers, party tricks, or just leaving your friends speechless. Want to see a live performance? Watch the full performance video on the developer's website (link below). Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Does the app require an internet connection? A: No. The app works completely offline. Q: Does the app collect any personal data? A: No. The developer does not collect any data from users of this app, ensuring complete privacy. Q: Is there a subscription or in-app purchase? A: No. This is a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions, no recurring fees, and no in-app purchases. Download now and turn your phone into a magic prop! Developed by YU CHEN YEH - Franky | Independent Developer

Screenshots

Maxim magic4 screens
Predict Card Magic Trick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maxim magic at Free against Predict Card Magic Trick's $4.99. Maxim magic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). Predict Card Magic Trick's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Maxim magic is free to download; Predict Card Magic Trick costs $4.99 up front. Maxim magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Predict Card Magic Trick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Predict Card Magic Trick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maxim magic has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxim magic ships an update every 6 days, Predict Card Magic Trick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Maxim magic versus Predict Card Magic Trick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxim magicPredict Card Magic Trick
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurphy's MagicYU CHEN YEH

Customer experience

Maxim magic

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Predict Card Magic Trick

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Maxim magic

One-time1
  • Maxim App$24.99
None

Predict Card Magic Trick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxim magic free?
Maxim magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Predict Card Magic Trick free?
Predict Card Magic Trick costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Maxim magic or Predict Card Magic Trick?
Predict Card Magic Trick is rated higher. Maxim magic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Predict Card Magic Trick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Maxim magic or Predict Card Magic Trick have ads?
Neither Maxim magic nor Predict Card Magic Trick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxim magic or Predict Card Magic Trick?
Maxim magic ships an update every 6 days, and Predict Card Magic Trick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Maxim magic was updated on October 4, 2026 and Predict Card Magic Trick on October 16, 2026.

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