Comparison

Gaslight Magic vs SAM by Christian Grace

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

Head to head
About

Gaslight Magic

Create a captivating light show directly on your phone without any external accessories. Explore various patterns and learn to perform a mesmerizing illusion with simple choreography and optional cloth props. This app offers a unique way to entertain with a magical visual effect.

Highlights
  • Self-contained light show
  • Multiple light show patterns
  • Learn illusion techniques
  • Customizable for any iPhone
  • Combine with LED accessories
  • Easy to perform daily
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Perform a mesmerizing light show on your phone. No complicated gimmicks or accessories that you have to clip onto your phone. This is a self-contained application that can turn heads. Multiple light show patterns available, such as dance, zig-zag, and ping-pong around the back of the phone. Make your audience question reality when you perform Gaslight by Seth Race & Chris Hanowell. Learn how to perform this magical fun show and dress it up with the use of a cloth, such as a handkerchief or a napkin. The app is fully customizable, so it can work with any iPhone model currently supported by Apple. A little choreography is all it takes to make this illusion look perfect. Additionally, Gaslight can be combined with some of your favorite LED magic products to make it appear as if you remove the light from the phone and put it back on. This incredible app allows you to perform wild visuals using an object everyone carries in their pocket: a cell phone. This trick is easy to do and will find its way onto your home screen to be something you perform every day. Give your iPhone magic a ghostly kick when you perform Gaslight by Seth Race and Chris Hanowell. Wow your audience like a moth to a flame in a gaslight, with Gaslight Magic! Cloth and other LED accessories not included.

About

SAM by Christian Grace

Enhance magic performances with a companion app that generates natural-sounding synonyms for spectator words. This tool adds believability and mystery by replacing exact predictions with clever alternatives, ensuring seamless integration with other magic apps.

Highlights
  • Generate natural synonyms for words
  • Automatic clipboard copying
  • Integrates with magic apps like Inject
  • Discreet black screen input
  • Toggle clipboard copying and Inject ID
Features
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Make your magic more natural and less “too perfect” with Synonyms as Mistakes (SAM) — a powerful companion app for modern performers. Instead of predicting the exact word your spectator thinks of, SAM generates a clever synonym, adding an extra layer of believability and mystery to your performance. Whether you gather the word through casual conversation or your favorite technique, SAM instantly provides the perfect synonym right when you need it. Features: • Instantly transform any word into a natural synonym • Option to automatically copy the result to your clipboard • Seamless integration with popular magic apps like Inject (Inject app required) • Discreet black screen input for smooth, under-the-radar performance • Simple Settings: toggle clipboard copying and enter your Inject ID With SAM, your revelations feel organic, your performances stay deceptive, and your audience experiences true wonder. Note: Integration with Inject requires ownership of the Inject app. Bring a touch of real-world imperfection to your magic — download Synonyms as Mistakes (SAM) today.

Screenshots

Gaslight Magic3 screens
SAM by Christian Grace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SAM by Christian Grace at Free against Gaslight Magic's $19.99. SAM by Christian Grace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Gaslight Magic's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

SAM by Christian Grace is free to download; Gaslight Magic costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SAM by Christian Grace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaslight Magic has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gaslight Magic versus SAM by Christian Grace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaslight MagicSAM by Christian Grace
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequency—Every 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPenguin MagicMagic Monthly LTD

Customer experience

Gaslight Magic

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

SAM by Christian Grace

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

In-app purchases

None

Gaslight Magic

No in-app purchases

None

SAM by Christian Grace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gaslight Magic free?
Gaslight Magic costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM by Christian Grace free?
SAM by Christian Grace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gaslight Magic or SAM by Christian Grace?
SAM by Christian Grace is rated higher. Gaslight Magic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SAM by Christian Grace averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gaslight Magic or SAM by Christian Grace have ads?
Neither Gaslight Magic nor SAM by Christian Grace shows ads.

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