Comparison

iMagic Trick vs Calculon Magic and Mindreading

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

Head to head
About

iMagic Trick

This app allows you to perform a baffling magic trick using simple math. A spectator chooses a number, and by indicating which of six screens their number appears on, you can reveal their secret choice.

Highlights
  • Spectator selects a number
  • Number revealed via screen selection
  • Based on simple mathematics
  • No assistants needed
  • No advanced setup
  • Works anywhere, anytime
Features
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It's strange… it's clever… it's amazing... it's the iMagic Trick. Don't miss the opportunity to fool your friends. And kids will love it. - The subject selects a number between 0 and 60. - He notes which of the six screens shown have the selected number and tells the magician which screens the number appears on. He will only answer, "yes" or "no." - After the last screen, the secret number will be revealed right before the spectator's eyes... and ears... It's quick, easy and it looks cool! The trick is based on simple maths, but it baffles everyone. * No assistants nedded. ** No advanced setup. *** Works anywhere, anytime.

About

Calculon Magic and Mindreading

Perform advanced mind-reading magic tricks using a borrowed phone with no setup. Reveal numbers, star signs, cities, and more. Integrates with other magic apps and devices for enhanced performances.

Highlights
  • No setup on borrowed phone
  • Reveal numbers, star signs, cities
  • Force number effects
  • Works with iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Integrates with other magic apps
  • Requires ThoughtCast portal login
Features
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Take your mind reading to another level with Calculon! All your favorite calculator effects are now available on a borrowed phone with NO SETUP! One tap, and you are ready to perform! This is the cleanest, simplest method ever devised and it's only available with Calculon! Know what numbers they are thinking of, what star sign their birthday is, what city they are from, and more using only THEIR phone! Plus, force number and magic effects not possible before with a calculator are now possible with Calculon! Any numbers that are typed into that calculator are immediately viewable on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Plus, you can set multiple force numbers and change them in performance, enable or disable the force anytime, and even set new force numbers with ease. All this without ever touching their phone! This app works in conjunction with Robert Ramirez's Expert Phone Technique, which allows numbers to appear, disappear, and change magically, all on the phone they hold in their hands. Numbers change with a shake of their phone, a wave over the screen, or with a snap of the fingers! Calculon also works with other magic apps and devices, including the Versa Remote, OmniSense, the PeekSmith v2 and v3 peek device, David Penn's Pi Revelations, and more! This app is part of the ThoughtCast suite of magic apps and services, and a ThoughtCast portal username and password is required to log in and use the app. This app is for entertainment purposes only and for use by magicians for magical performances only! This app requires a reliable internet connection to use all advertised features. The EULA is the Standard Apple Agreement and can be found at http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

iMagic Trick3 screens
Calculon Magic and Mindreading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iMagic Trick at none against Calculon Magic and Mindreading's shown. iMagic Trick also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Calculon Magic and Mindreading's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iMagic Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculon Magic and Mindreading sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMagic Trick ships an update every 3 months, Calculon Magic and Mindreading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iMagic Trick versus Calculon Magic and Mindreading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMagic TrickCalculon Magic and Mindreading
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilipe FreitasAndEtc, Inc.

Customer experience

iMagic Trick

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

Calculon Magic and Mindreading

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iMagic Trick

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Calculon Magic and Mindreading

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tools$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Base App Activation$149.99

Questions

Is iMagic Trick free?
iMagic Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculon Magic and Mindreading free?
Calculon Magic and Mindreading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iMagic Trick or Calculon Magic and Mindreading have ads?
Calculon Magic and Mindreading shows ads; iMagic Trick does not.
Which is updated more often, iMagic Trick or Calculon Magic and Mindreading?
iMagic Trick ships an update every 3 months, and Calculon Magic and Mindreading every 2 weeks. Most recently, iMagic Trick was updated on October 31, 2026 and Calculon Magic and Mindreading on November 3, 2026.

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