MnemoStack vs Impaler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MnemoStack
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A spectator freely swipes through a deck of cards on your phone. They stop wherever they want and without you touching the device again, you instantly know the exact card. Built for magicians and designed for live performance, MnemoStack feels natural, organic, and impossible to backtrack. Powered by the principles of memorized-deck magic: Mnemonica, Aronson, Si Stebbins, Nikola, Eight Kings. it creates a moment that feels completely fair, yet utterly impossible. Built for magicians who already perform with memorized stacks and the perfect reason to start learning one. Features • Works with Mnemonica, Aronson, Si Stebbins, Nikola, Eight Kings, or New Deck Order • No forcing, no input, no visible app actions • Instantly know the spectator’s card • Minimal, elegant design for real performance They swipe. You know. Simple. Clean. Impossible.
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.
- Customizable setups
- Discreet information display
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
- Import custom screenshots
- Define text areas for routines
- Designed for live magic
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MnemoStack at Free against Impaler's $99.99. Impaler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
MnemoStack is free to download; Impaler costs $99.99 up front. MnemoStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Impaler asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MnemoStack | Impaler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Launay | Nahapet Arshakyan |
In-app purchases
MnemoStack
- Xtremagic Pass$3.991 Month
- Xtremagic Pass$22.991 Year
- Full Access (One-Time Purchase)$7.99
Impaler
No in-app purchases









