Comparison

Glyphs Pro vs DV Axiom

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

Head to head
About

Glyphs Pro

This app enables professional magicians and mentalists to create and print custom physical predictions for their performances. It offers a wide range of input modes and customization options for various magic routines, integrating with other magic applications and supporting multiple printers.

Highlights
  • Create custom physical predictions
  • Multiple input modes (Swami, Voice, OCR)
  • Support for multiple printers
  • Playlist mode for automated routines
  • Unlimited template customization
  • Integration with magic 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.

About

DV Axiom

A professional calculator designed for magicians and mentalists to create astonishing calculation effects for live performances. It offers advanced configuration options and ensures reliability on stage, acting as a specialized magic instrument.

Highlights
  • Perform impossible calculations
  • Precision and control
  • Designed for professional magicians
  • Create astonishing calculation effects
  • Built for live performance
  • Advanced configuration options
  • Engineered for reliability
Features
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DV Axiom – Magic Calculator CREATIVE CALCULATIONS FOR MODERN MAGIC. Axiom is a professional performance tool for magicians and mentalists. The app combines calculation, prediction and presentation features within one flexible interface. Axiom is designed for practical use during close-up performances, private events, corporate shows and stage performances. PERFORMANCE MODES • TimeForce for time and date predictions • RemainderForce for configurable mathematical routines • DaysAlive for personalized calculations • Lottery for customizable lottery-style predictions used in magic performances • Copycat with optional camera and voice input • DV Booked integration for book test routines • Configurable presets, number formats and presentation settings PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATIONS Axiom can connect to compatible apps and devices through APIs, URL schemes and configurable URL profiles. Supported workflows include Omega Board, Alpha Board, Glyphs, Hydra Pro, Lumen Duo and additional third-party solutions. AXIOM PRO Axiom Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription for performers who want additional modes and expanded integrations. Axiom Pro includes: • Shopping Mode • Cash Mode • Life Equation • Custom Mode for personalized routines • Apple Watch support • Expanded integrations • Future additions created for Axiom Pro Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. The exact localized price is displayed in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through the user’s Apple ID settings. The included Core Modes remain available without an Axiom Pro subscription. Axiom is a versatile performance system for modern magic and mentalism. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glyphs Pro4 screens
DV Axiom1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DV Axiom at $119.99 against Glyphs Pro's $999.99. Glyphs Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Glyphs Pro costs $999.99 and DV Axiom $119.99 up front. Glyphs Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DV Axiom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glyphs Pro against 5.0 for DV Axiom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glyphs Pro ships an update every 11 days, DV Axiom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glyphs Pro versus DV Axiom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphs ProDV Axiom
Price$999.99$119.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoustapha BerjaouiMarc Super

Customer experience

Glyphs Pro

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

DV Axiom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glyphs Pro

One-time1
  • Glyphs Watch Pro$99.99
2 purchases

DV Axiom

Subscriptions2
  • Axiom Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Axiom Pro – Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Glyphs Pro free?
Glyphs Pro costs $999.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DV Axiom free?
DV Axiom costs $119.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glyphs Pro or DV Axiom?
Glyphs Pro and DV Axiom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Glyphs Pro or DV Axiom have ads?
Neither Glyphs Pro nor DV Axiom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glyphs Pro or DV Axiom?
Glyphs Pro ships an update every 11 days, and DV Axiom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glyphs Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and DV Axiom on November 5, 2026.

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