# Below vs VRTX

The clearest difference is rating: VRTX at 5.0 against Below's 4.0. VRTX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Below's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Below sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VRTX sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VRTX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Below has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Below's written reviews are positive against 100% of VRTX's.

Below ships an update every 11 days, VRTX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Below | VRTX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/below-magic/id6467542510/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrtx/id6738747388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [French Twins Illusion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708789254) | [Guillaume Bellut](https://appshunter.io/developer/817442888) |

## What reviewers say

### Below

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/below-magic/id6467542510)

Transform everyday objects into something else using your phone's camera. This app visually changes items like cards live, allowing for impressive illusions. It's designed for both close-up and stage magic performances.

**Highlights:** Live object transformation, Uses phone camera for illusions, Changes cards and business cards, Suitable for close-up magic, Suitable for stage performances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy BELOW | $129.00 | one-time |


### VRTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrtx/id6738747388)

This tool instantly generates acrostics for any word, perfect for creating unique storytelling routines in magic tricks. It offers easy export options and integrates with other magic applications for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Instant acrostic generation, Creative storytelling routines, Easy export to notes or sharing, Seamless API integration with magic apps, Dice-controlled acrostic selection, Expanded dictionary options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dizionario delle destinazioni | Free | one-time |
| Dicionário de Destino | Free | one-time |
| Reisezielwörterbuch | Free | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de destinations | Free | one-time |
| Destinations Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Dizionario dei marchi | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dizionario degli animali | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dizionario degli oggetti | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de Objetos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Woordenboek van beroemdheden | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de Marcas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de nomes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dicionário de celebridades | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promi-Wörterbuch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tierlexikon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de prénoms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire d'objets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animals Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Names Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dictionnaire de marques | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celebrities Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Objects Dictionary | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $134.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Below free?

Below is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VRTX free?

VRTX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Below or VRTX?

VRTX is rated higher. Below averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VRTX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Below or VRTX have ads?

Neither Below nor VRTX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Below or VRTX?

Below ships an update every 11 days, and VRTX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Below was updated on September 7, 2026 and VRTX on September 9, 2026.

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