Comparison

JLB's ACAAC vs Impaler

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

Head to head
About

JLB's ACAAC

Features
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ACAAC – Any Card at Any City They name a card. They name a city. And on their own phone, the impossible unfolds. This isn’t just a trick. It’s a journey. Created by JeanLuc Bertrand, ACAAC is an app that transforms a simple choice into a story they’ll never forget. This isn’t just a trick : it’s a journey. Their phone. Their thought. Your magic. 100% impromptu No sleight, no handling, no preshow Works with ANY borrowed modern smartphone. You NEVER touch their phone. Any card is named Real locations and real magic. No AI. No CGI. The chosen card is shown in a video in the chosen city named by the spectator. The Video is shown on a webpage similar to the performer's instagram page. Nothing to set up ! Perform anywhere, anytime. VERY easy to perform. NO accomplice required. Built for real spectators & social media ACAAC keeps growing, with over 100 cities today and a global community of magicians contributing footage from incredible locations. Terms of Use: https://thestrangerapp.com/jlb_terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://thestrangerapp.com/jlb_privacy

About

Impaler

A professional tool for magicians and mentalists to enhance live performances. Create custom setups and discreetly display information on iPhone and Apple Watch for magic and mentalism routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable setups
  • Discreet information display
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
  • Import custom screenshots
  • Define text areas for routines
  • Designed for live magic
Features
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Impaler – Magic Performance Assistant Impaler is a professional tool designed for magicians and mentalists to enhance their live performances. Create powerful and impossible-looking effects using customizable setups and discreet information display on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features • Import and configure custom screenshots • Define precise text areas for your routines • Clean and minimal interface for fast setup • Discreet information display during performance • Apple Watch companion for real-time viewing • Designed for live magic and mentalism Built for Performers Impaler is not a trick by itself — it is a powerful assistant that helps you structure and execute your routines smoothly. Perfect for: • Mentalism • Prediction effects • Custom routines Privacy & Usage Impaler does not collect personal data. All configurations are created and controlled by the performer. Disclaimer This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and is designed specifically for magic performances.

Screenshots

JLB's ACAAC4 screens
Impaler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JLB's ACAAC at Free against Impaler's $99.99. JLB's ACAAC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Impaler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JLB's ACAAC is free to download; Impaler costs $99.99 up front. JLB's ACAAC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Impaler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
JLB's ACAAC versus Impaler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLB's ACAACImpaler
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeanLuc BertrandNahapet Arshakyan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JLB's ACAAC

One-time1
  • Full Access$44.99
None

Impaler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JLB's ACAAC free?
JLB's ACAAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impaler free?
Impaler costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do JLB's ACAAC or Impaler have ads?
Neither JLB's ACAAC nor Impaler shows ads.

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