Comparison

BorrowAR vs iNFLUENCED

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

Head to head
About

BorrowAR

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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.

About

iNFLUENCED

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iNFLUENCED – THE IMPOSSIBLE RECALL EXPERIENCE Created by professional mentalist Paul Brook, iNFLUENCED creates the illusion of an impossibly powerful memory. A participant rapidly scrolls through a numbered list containing up to 1,000 items—far too quickly to consciously read or remember them. Afterwards, they name the first item and number that come to mind. When they return to the list, their thought appears at the exact number they named. Despite having no opportunity to learn either piece of information, their recall appears perfect. ------ SET IT AND FORGET IT Prepare your note, choose a list and perform. iNFLUENCED quietly creates the finished note, placing the participant’s thought at precisely the position they named. A discreet vibration, flash or notification lets you know when everything is ready. The technology remains hidden, allowing you to focus entirely on the experience. ------ BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE Customise your note title, instructions, list, closing text, numbering style, capitalisation and more. Choose from supplied lists, create your own or load a complete presentation from the built-in Library. Lists and note setups can also be shared with other iNFLUENCED users. Receive the participant’s information through their completed note, the iNFLUENCED URL Scheme or optional Pro Camera Input. ------ UNLOCK MORE WITH PRO FEATURES Enhance your performances with optional In-App Purchases: WATCH PEEK – discreetly receive the participant’s number and thought on your Apple Watch CAMERA INPUT – recognise a number and words from printed or handwritten text API OUTPUT – send customised results to your chosen API endpoint, magic app or web service Unlock each feature individually or together with Unlock All. ------ ALWAYS EVOLVING iNFLUENCED is a living performance tool for modern mentalists, continually refined with new features, presentations and integrations. Whether using a supplied routine or creating your own, iNFLUENCED makes it appear that your participant remembered information they could never have consciously known.

Screenshots

BorrowAR4 screens
iNFLUENCED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BorrowAR at $34.99 against iNFLUENCED's $69.99. BorrowAR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). iNFLUENCED's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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

BorrowAR costs $34.99 and iNFLUENCED $69.99 up front. iNFLUENCED sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BorrowAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BorrowAR ships an update weekly, iNFLUENCED every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
BorrowAR versus iNFLUENCED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorrowARiNFLUENCED
Price$34.99 — better$69.99
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersebastien macakPaul Michael Brook

In-app purchases

None

BorrowAR

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

iNFLUENCED

One-time4
  • API Output$19.99
  • Watch Peek$49.99
  • Camera Input$49.99
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  • Unlock All$59.99

Questions

Is BorrowAR free?
BorrowAR costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iNFLUENCED free?
iNFLUENCED costs $69.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do BorrowAR or iNFLUENCED have ads?
Neither BorrowAR nor iNFLUENCED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BorrowAR or iNFLUENCED?
BorrowAR ships an update weekly, and iNFLUENCED every 2 days. Most recently, BorrowAR was updated on September 10, 2026 and iNFLUENCED on August 19, 2026.

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