# iCons vs Magic Reality

iCons and Magic Reality both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iCons's written reviews are positive against 63% of Magic Reality's. iCons also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Magic Reality's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Reality sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iCons against 5.0 for Magic Reality. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of iCons's written reviews are positive against 63% of Magic Reality's.

iCons ships an update weekly, Magic Reality monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCons | Magic Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icons-magic/id6473647744/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reality/id6479983794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [French Twins Illusion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708789254) | [Open zone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697278684) |

## What reviewers say

### iCons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icons-magic/id6473647744)

This magic app lets you influence minds using your phone's icons. Easily create illusions with any card or text, supporting multiple languages and secret inputs. Performances are explained within the app.

**Highlights:** Influence minds with phone icons, Use any card or text, Secret inputs, Multi-language support, Performance explanations, Card and text input

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy iCons | $44.99 | one-time |


### Magic Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reality/id6479983794)

This app uses augmented reality to create stunning, ultra-visual card transformations without any special decks or gimmicks. It's designed for magicians of all levels to enhance their routines and perform breathtaking magic tricks easily.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality card transformations, Use with any standard deck, No gimmicks or sleight of hand required, Easy to use for all skill levels, Ultra-visual magic effects, Pre-designed and custom routines

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Flap ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |
| Digital Flap ∞ | $44.99 | one-time |
| Digital Flap ∞ | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCons free?

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

### Is Magic Reality free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCons or Magic Reality?

iCons and Magic Reality are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do iCons or Magic Reality have ads?

Neither iCons nor Magic Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCons or Magic Reality?

iCons ships an update weekly, and Magic Reality monthly. Most recently, iCons was updated on September 7, 2026 and Magic Reality on September 8, 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.*