Comparison

Illusio vs Cartographica

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

Head to head
About

Illusio

Features
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Illusio is a modern magic learning experience designed to help you master real techniques, sleights, and performance skills step by step. Progress through structured learning paths while learning card magic, sleight-of-hand, forces, controls, false shuffles, performance psychology, and more. Features: β€’ Step-by-step magic lessons β€’ Structured progression paths β€’ Real-world performance advice β€’ Pro tips and common mistakes β€’ XP, streak, token, and progression tracking β€’ Rewards and digital downloads β€’ Competitions and giveaways β€’ Performance routines and practice tools β€’ Cloud progression sync β€’ Dark and light mode support β€’ Optimised for phones and tablets Whether you’re completely new to magic or improving existing skills, Illusio helps you build real performance ability through focused, immersive lessons. Earn rewards, track your progress, unlock achievements, build performance routines, and continue developing your magic skills through an expanding collection of lessons and learning paths. New lessons, rewards, competitions, and learning paths are added regularly.

About

Cartographica

Features
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Create layered maps for fictional worlds, cities, journeys, museums, and spatial stories. Draw regions and routes, place landmarks, design symbols, organize legends, review map structure, preserve versions, and export finished maps or illustrated atlases.

Screenshots

Illusio4 screens
Cartographica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cartographica at none against Illusio's shown. Cartographica also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Illusio ships an update every 8 days, Cartographica every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Illusio versus Cartographica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIllusioCartographica
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMind Mirage Apps LtdHuynh Thanh Phong

In-app purchases

None

Illusio

No in-app purchases

None

Cartographica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Illusio free?
Illusio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cartographica free?
Cartographica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Illusio or Cartographica have ads?
Illusio shows ads; Cartographica does not.
Which is updated more often, Illusio or Cartographica?
Illusio ships an update every 8 days, and Cartographica every 2 days. Most recently, Illusio was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cartographica on October 31, 2026.

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