# Card2Phone vs SGF Theater

The clearest difference is price: SGF Theater at Free against Card2Phone's $4.99. SGF Theater also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Card2Phone's advantage is chart position (#160 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

SGF Theater is free to download; Card2Phone costs $4.99 up front. Card2Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SGF Theater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Card2Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, SGF Theater every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card2Phone | SGF Theater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card2phone/id372047576/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **64** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halskov](https://appshunter.io/developer/295453294) | [Secret Golden Flower LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787855353) |

## What reviewers say

### Card2Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card2phone/id372047576)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Perform stunning visual magic tricks directly from your phone. This app offers a vast library of currency and playing card designs, with additional everyday objects available for creative performances. Elevate your magic with realistic illusions anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 62 different currencies, 52 playing card faces, 70+ playing card back designs, Everyday objects for magic (Pro), Visual magic performances

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card2Phone Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best card to phone app
- 👍 Loved for years, should never delete
- 💡 Modernizes magic, pulls items out of phone
- 🚀 Superb, amazing for any magician
- 👍 Great effect, flexible with many options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't open when choosing object to appear
- 🐛 No longer works after updating, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 🐛 Time and date visible ruins the illusion
- 🐛 Can't select coins after updating, only shows cards
- 🐛 Home bar at bottom shows it's an app, iPad issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch after updates
- Doesn't work after multiple updates
- Can't restore pro version purchase
- Issues with iPhone 12 and iOS 14 compatibility

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload custom card images
- Add Australian currency
- Add Nepalese currency
- Add Iranian coins
- Add Egyptian currency


### SGF Theater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgf-theater/id6800547847)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card2Phone free?

Card2Phone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SGF Theater free?

SGF Theater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Card2Phone or SGF Theater have ads?

Neither Card2Phone nor SGF Theater shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card2Phone or SGF Theater?

Card2Phone ships an update every 3 weeks, and SGF Theater every 4 days. Most recently, Card2Phone was updated on October 27, 2026 and SGF Theater on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*