Comparison

CubeSmith PRO vs Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

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

Head to head
About

CubeSmith PRO

Features
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CubeSmith PRO is a cube magic tool for professional magicians.

About

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

This tool allows magicians and mentalists to create dynamic prediction templates that update an Instagram bio with real-time spectator input. It offers various capture methods and output destinations for seamless performance integration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Instagram bio updates
  • Multiple capture methods (API, cards, numbers, book tests)
  • Various output destinations
  • Guided setup wizard
  • Cloud sync for templates and settings
  • Companion app and accessory support
Features
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Hydra Pro is a professional performance tool for magicians and mentalists, designed for an exclusive community of performers. Access requires a one-time In-App Purchase of $149.99. WHAT IT DOES Create prediction templates that dynamically update your Instagram bio with real-time data. HOW IT WORKS • Create a template with an opener, a capture method, and a closer. • Tap Perform — the app captures the input and posts it to your Instagram bio. • The spectator checks your bio and sees their thought written there. CAPTURE METHODS (included with purchase) • Live API Polling — connect to services like Inject, Lumen, WikiTest, Goo, Elips, and more.. • Playing Cards — value and suit selection via swipe gestures • Numbers — digit capture via swipe input • Book Tests — word selection from customizable word lists • URL Schemes — receive predictions from companion apps OUTPUT DESTINATIONS • Instagram Bio (primary) • Glyphs Portal • Motherboard • QR Genie • Apple Watch companion • Bluetooth accessories (Lumen Duo, Lumen Eye, PeekSmith) KEY FEATURES • Guided setup wizard — create your first template in under a minute • Multiple themes — Neon Violet, Dark Blue, Luxury Gold, Midnight Green • Cloud sync — templates and settings backed up automatically • Post-prediction notifications — know when your bio is updated • Per-template configuration — each template remembers its own settings • Background polling — the app stays active while you perform COMPANION SUPPORT • Apple Watch — see captured values on your wrist • Bluetooth accessories — Lumen Duo, Lumen Eye, PeekSmith • URL Schemes — integrate with Nexus, Glyphs, Omega Board, Subliminal, Icons, Timesmith, and any app that supports URL callbacks BUILT FOR PERFORMERS Designed by performers, for performers. Every detail is crafted to make your performance seamless. * Access requires a one-time In-App Purchase of $149.99. * Requires an active Instagram account for bio updates. Internet connection required for API polling and cloud sync.

Screenshots

CubeSmith PRO4 screens
Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeSmith PRO at none against Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim's 1. CubeSmith PRO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CubeSmith PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeSmith PRO ships an update every 6 months, Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubeSmith PRO versus Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeSmith PROHydra Pro by Shameer Salim
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence Janos KovacsShameer Salim

In-app purchases

None

CubeSmith PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

One-time1
  • Hydra Pro$149.99

Questions

Is CubeSmith PRO free?
CubeSmith PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim free?
Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubeSmith PRO or Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim have ads?
Neither CubeSmith PRO nor Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CubeSmith PRO or Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim?
CubeSmith PRO ships an update every 6 months, and Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim fortnightly. Most recently, CubeSmith PRO was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim on November 5, 2026.

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