Comparison

CALAD vs The Abagnale Deck

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

Head to head
About

CALAD

Features
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With this application you can surprise your audience by revealing a card of your choice. With this application, you can send a card number to your CALAD and configure your CALAD.

About

The Abagnale Deck

Features
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Welcome aboard. The Official Frank Abagnale Deck is more than a deck of cards. It is a complete Magic Experience, inspired by one of the most fascinating stories ever told. This official companion app unlocks exclusive features available only to owners of the Bicycle Frank Abagnale Deck. Inside the app, you'll discover: • Exclusive magic effects designed specifically for the deck. • Interactive experiences combining physical cards and digital technology. • Immersive Augmented Reality experiences that bring the deck to life. • Motion-controlled interactions powered by your device's gyroscope. • Realistic haptic feedback that makes every interaction feel tangible. • Tutorials and detailed explanations. • Hidden features and easter eggs waiting to be discovered. • Future exclusive content available through free updates. Every detail has been designed to create a seamless Magic Experience, blending classic sleight of hand, storytelling, and modern technology into one unforgettable journey. From subtle vibrations that reinforce every magical moment, to motion-sensitive interactions and augmented reality experiences, the app transforms your iPhone into an extension of the deck itself. Simply scan the designated cards inside your deck to unlock special content and begin exploring. Whether you're a magician, a card collector, or simply fascinated by the world of Frank Abagnale, this app opens the door to an entirely new way of experiencing magic.

Screenshots

CALAD3 screens
The Abagnale Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CALAD at every 3 days against The Abagnale Deck's every 9 days. CALAD also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CALAD ships an update every 3 days, The Abagnale Deck every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CALAD versus The Abagnale Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCALADThe Abagnale Deck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue SourceVincent Launay

In-app purchases

None

CALAD

No in-app purchases

None

The Abagnale Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CALAD free?
CALAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Abagnale Deck free?
The Abagnale Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CALAD or The Abagnale Deck have ads?
Neither CALAD nor The Abagnale Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CALAD or The Abagnale Deck?
CALAD ships an update every 3 days, and The Abagnale Deck every 9 days. Most recently, CALAD was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Abagnale Deck on October 10, 2026.

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