LetterRack vs DirectionX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LetterRack
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LetterRack. The Mentalist's Secret Weapon. Mentalism lives on one thing: focus. LetterRack gives your spectator exactly what their mind needs to lock onto a thought. Three powerful effects, one elegant tool: A spectator thinks of a random word generated by the app. The mentalist reads their mind. A spectator unscrambles an anagram and focuses on the hidden word. The mentalist reads their mind. A spectator freely chooses any word. The mentalist reads their mind. Three different paths. One impossible outcome. Full control for the performer: LetterRack gives mentalists full control over their letter sets, preparing, organizing, customizing, and cycling through words with precision, so the performer can focus entirely on the audience, not the mechanics. Instant sharing, zero friction: Generate a QR code in seconds and let your spectator scan it with their iPhone. No app download required. They land directly via App Clip, turning their own phone into part of the effect. Always within reach: A Home Screen widget keeps your current word visible at a glance, ready the moment you need it. They think it. You know it. Word lists currently available in English only. Additional languages coming in future updates. The app is free to download and try with up to 5 words. The widget and Apple Watch complication are free to install but show only the first letter of the word. Full word display, App Clip, custom word lists, and advanced word management require an Xtremagic Pass subscription or one-time purchase.
DirectionX
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THEY NAME A NUMBER. Any bearing from 0 to 360. THEY CHOOSE A DIRECTION. They point anywhere they like and north obeys, the needle settling exactly where they wanted it to go and you land on the same number they named WHY PERFORMERS CARRY IT A 100% real, examinable compass total deniability Completely hands-off and selfworking your focus stays on them Instant reset, works anywhere, nothing to prepare Multiple reveal styles and triggers so it never looks the same twice Custom faces, backgrounds, and 9 languages Let them examine it all night. There's nothing to find. DirectionX. The needle never lies. Not for laymen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DirectionX at none against LetterRack's 3. DirectionX also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. LetterRack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DirectionX asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LetterRack | DirectionX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Launay | Chetan Mehta |
In-app purchases
LetterRack
- Xtremagic Pass$3.991 Month
- Xtremagic Pass$24.991 Year
- Full Access (One-Time Purchase)$7.99
DirectionX
No in-app purchases









