# Subliminal vs Redirect

The clearest difference is price: Redirect at $24.99 against Subliminal's $59.99. Subliminal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Subliminal costs $59.99 and Redirect $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Subliminal against 5.0 for Redirect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subliminal has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Subliminal ships an update every 4 days, Redirect monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subliminal | Redirect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **$24.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subliminal/id6467408013/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirect/id6472669484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Joshua Riley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492928915) |

## What reviewers say

### Subliminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subliminal/id6467408013)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Generate AI-powered images that creatively reveal a spectator's thought-of word. This tool integrates with existing magic effects to provide a unique visual reveal, leaving a memorable keepsake.

**Highlights:** AI-generated hidden text images, Photo grid reveal, Single image modes, Stretched and upside-down image reveals, Multiple input methods (gyro, voice, notes, web), Integration with magic apps and APIs, URL triggers for automation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Redirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirect/id6472669484)

This app allows users to create custom short URLs for all their web links, acting as a single point of access. It integrates with device shortcuts to automatically redirect based on the magic app being used, simplifying link management for performers.

**Highlights:** Custom short URL creation, Automatic redirection with Shortcuts, NFC link scanning, Manual link entry, Open API for developer integration, Set and forget functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subliminal free?

Subliminal costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Redirect free?

Redirect costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subliminal or Redirect?

Redirect is rated higher. Subliminal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Redirect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Subliminal or Redirect have ads?

Neither Subliminal nor Redirect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subliminal or Redirect?

Subliminal ships an update every 4 days, and Redirect monthly. Most recently, Subliminal was updated on September 12, 2026 and Redirect on September 20, 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.*