Comparison

DragonScale 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

DragonScale

This app acts as a remote for a smart scale that detects subtle weight differences in cards or objects. It transmits this data to your device, revealing details like card suits, sums, or which object was removed.

Highlights
  • Card and object weight detection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports popular card stacks
  • Custom stack arrangements
  • Real-time information delivery
  • Watch support
Features
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** This app is the remote control for DragonScale, our smart scale product** Prepare to know everything. You’ll know how many cards people are holding, how many are red, black, the suits. You’ll even know the sum of the cards in their hands. Know which objects are where. The routines possible are so strong that they could astonish people who have seen creatures of myth and legend. This is DragonScale from Penguin Magic. A top-secret project at Penguin Magic for five years, the DragonScale is a patented smart scale hidden inside of a card box that is so sensitive it can detect the slightest differences in weight down to a single card. The information the DragonScale learns is sent to the app that converts weight into details that create unreal revelations. This precision-made prop operates in stealth and feeds you real-time information so that you can focus on your presentation. It’s the closest you will ever feel to having actual magical powers. How does it work? Our precision-engineered smart scale communicates directly with our the app via Bluetooth, no manual pairing necessary! Just turn on the scale, open the app while near the scale, and a connection will be automatically established! The app is preloaded with popular card stacks like Mnemonica, Aronson, and Si Stebbins and allows for custom stacks and arrangements. Place the stacked deck on the box and have your spectators cut off packets of cards, then wait for the information delivery. You read that right, spectators. Plural. Multiple people can remove packets of cards, and precise information about each packet is delivered to your smart device (we included watch support for people who really want to fly under the radar). Then reveal the exact information you want at your leisure. Whether it’s the exact card they cut to, the number of cards in their hand, or even how many cards are red or black. You aren’t just limited to cards. DragonScale can be set up for custom weight arrangements. That means three objects can be placed on the card box. You turn your back, and when a participant removes an object, you will instantly know which one is taken. The applications with this incredible device are limitless. Tip the scales of astonishment in your favor with DragonScale by Penguin Magic.

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

DragonScale4 screens
SAM by Christian Grace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DragonScale at every 3 weeks against SAM by Christian Grace's every 14 months. DragonScale also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DragonScale ships an update every 3 weeks, SAM by Christian Grace every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DragonScale versus SAM by Christian Grace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragonScaleSAM by Christian Grace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenguin MagicMagic Monthly LTD

Customer experience

DragonScale

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SAM by Christian Grace

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

In-app purchases

None

DragonScale

No in-app purchases

None

SAM by Christian Grace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DragonScale free?
DragonScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM by Christian Grace free?
SAM by Christian Grace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DragonScale or SAM by Christian Grace have ads?
Neither DragonScale nor SAM by Christian Grace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DragonScale or SAM by Christian Grace?
DragonScale ships an update every 3 weeks, and SAM by Christian Grace every 14 months. Most recently, DragonScale was updated on November 3, 2026 and SAM by Christian Grace on November 4, 2026.

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