Comparison

VRTX vs BorrowAR

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

Head to head
About

VRTX

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
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------------------------- • WELCOME TO VRTX • ------------------------- Created by Eddy Bouchenak and Guillaume 'GB' Bellut VRTX (pronounced vertex) is an acrostic generator design for magic tricks. ------------------------- Core Features (Included) ------------------------- • Instant Acrostic Generation – Generate an acrostic for any word with a single tap. • Creative Freedom – Use generated words to craft unique storytelling routines. • Easy Export – Save acrostics directly into a note or share them effortlessly. ------------------------- Powerful Add-Ons (Available Separately) ------------------------- • Seamless API Integration – Connect VRTX with other magic apps like Inject, Elips, WikiTest, and more. • Dice-Controlled Acrostics – Manually select a dice value or sync with Kinetic Mental Dice for automatic positioning. • Custom API Output – Export generated acrostics to any app or system of your choice (Glyphs, Voila, Hydra...). • Expanded Dictionaries – Unlock additional word lists to refine and customize your acrostic possibilities. VRTX is part of the new "In The Middle" (ITM) generation of magic apps, acting as a seamless bridge between applications—receiving input from one app, transforming it, and sending it to another. Please note: TV & Internet rights are not included with any of our products.

About

BorrowAR

Features
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Discover BorrowAR , the ultimate tool for digital magicians and content creators. Don't just give a card, give a memory. Leave your spectators with a physical object (playing card, flyer, photo) they can scan at home to relive the magic. Turn a simple piece of paper into an interactive video screen or a magical revelation. It's the perfect way to make a lasting impression long after you're gone.

Screenshots

VRTX4 screens
BorrowAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VRTX at Free against BorrowAR's $34.99. VRTX also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.1). BorrowAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

VRTX is free to download; BorrowAR costs $34.99 up front. VRTX sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. BorrowAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRTX ships an update every 3 weeks, BorrowAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VRTX versus BorrowAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRTXBorrowAR
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume Bellutsebastien macak

In-app purchases

23 purchases

VRTX

One-time23
  • Dizionario delle destinazioniFree
  • Dicionário de DestinoFree
  • ReisezielwörterbuchFree
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  • Dictionnaire de destinationsFree
  • Destinations DictionaryFree
  • Dizionario dei marchi$4.99
  • Dizionario degli animali$4.99
  • Dizionario degli oggetti$4.99
  • Dicionário de Objetos$4.99
  • Woordenboek van beroemdheden$4.99
  • Dicionário de Marcas$4.99
  • Dicionário de nomes$4.99
  • Dicionário de celebridades$4.99
  • Promi-Wörterbuch$4.99
  • Tierlexikon$4.99
  • Dictionnaire de prénoms$4.99
  • Dictionnaire d'objets$4.99
  • Animals Dictionary$4.99
  • Names Dictionary$4.99
  • Dictionnaire de marques$4.99
  • Celebrities Dictionary$4.99
  • Objects Dictionary$4.99
  • Full Version$134.99
None

BorrowAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRTX free?
VRTX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BorrowAR free?
BorrowAR costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VRTX or BorrowAR have ads?
Neither VRTX nor BorrowAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VRTX or BorrowAR?
VRTX ships an update every 3 weeks, and BorrowAR weekly. Most recently, VRTX was updated on September 9, 2026 and BorrowAR on September 10, 2026.

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