# Subliminal vs Magic Cue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subliminal at 78% against Magic Cue's 0%. Subliminal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Magic Cue's advantage is price (Free vs $59.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Magic Cue is free to download; Subliminal costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Subliminal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Subliminal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Cue's.

Subliminal ships an update every 4 days, Magic Cue every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subliminal | Magic Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subliminal/id6467408013/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cue/id6514324529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Vanishing Inc. Magic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755785429) |

## What reviewers say

### Subliminal

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

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


### Magic Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cue/id6514324529)

This app provides comprehensive show control for performers, allowing them to program and visualize audio, video, and camera elements. It integrates seamlessly with smart buttons for easy triggering of custom commands and supports both wired and wireless setups for flexible performance environments.

**Highlights:** Show programming with audio, video, and camera, Integration with Flic Smart Buttons, Long-range Bluetooth connectivity, Wired and wireless setup options, Import/export show elements, Visual show programming

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subliminal free?

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

### Is Magic Cue free?

Magic Cue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subliminal or Magic Cue?

Subliminal is rated higher. Subliminal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Magic Cue averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Subliminal or Magic Cue have ads?

Neither Subliminal nor Magic Cue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subliminal or Magic Cue?

Subliminal ships an update every 4 days, and Magic Cue every 4 months. Most recently, Subliminal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Cue on October 24, 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.*