Comparison

HolyGrail | 5 tricks vs Magic Clock

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

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About

HolyGrail | 5 tricks

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Holy Grail is a digital magic tool for professional magicians. It enables magic that fully utilizes the capabilities of your iPhone. ■ Main Features 【Free】 • Moving - Card movement effect 【Premium】 • Which Direction - The ultimate guessing magic trick • Photo Prediction - Mysterious prediction magic using photos • Thoughtography - Mental magic using thoughts • Guess - Guessing with ○ or × ■ Recommended for: • Professional Magicians • Semi-Professional Magicians • Magic Enthusiasts ■ Features • Real-time card recognition • Multiple performance patterns • Detailed user manual included • Learn with performance videos ■ Notes This app is an entertainment magic tool. Practice and performance skills are required. ■ Premium Membership • Monthly plan • Annual plan (discounted) • One-time purchase plan (permanent use) [About Premium Membership (Auto-Renewing Subscriptions)] This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock advanced magic features. Plans and Pricing: * Monthly Plan (1-month auto-renewal) * Yearly Plan (1-year auto-renewal / Best value) Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Management and Cancellation: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.left-inc.co.jp/smart-app/holygrail/terms-legal.html Privacy Policy: https://left-inc.co.jp/smart-app/holygrail/privacy-policy.html Expand the possibilities of magic.

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Magic Clock

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【Magic Clock とは】 ホーム画面の時計ウィジェット、またはロック画面のスクリーンショットを使った、クロック系マジックのための演技支援アプリです。あらかじめ撮影した画面の上に、進んだ時刻の時計を重ねて表示。選んだ合図で、現在時刻へ戻す演出ができます。 【主な機能】 ・初回インストールから7日間、全機能を無料でお試しいただけます ・7日経過後はアプリ内課金(買い切り)で永久にフル機能を解除 ・ホーム画面モード:ウィジェットと連動した時計表示 ・ロック画面モード:ロック画面スクショ上に日付・大きな時計を重ねて表示 ・日付と時計を別々に位置・サイズ・フォント・色を調整できるレイアウトエディタ ・演技開始後に画面を自動消灯(ロック画面風)するオプション ・ホーム画面スクリーンショットの読み込みと、時計位置の調整 ・ホーム画面ウィジェット(白/黒/グレー背景、デジタル2種・アナログ2種、小・中・大) ・演技中の時計表示(進める時間・戻る速さを設定可能) ・時計を戻す合図:画面タップ(右下)/音量ボタン/端末を振る ・演技用の偽ステータスバー(キャリア・回線・時計位置などを設定可能) ・初回は操作確認と練習があり、設定への戻り方を確実に覚えられます ・日本語・英語・中文・한국어 対応 【ウィジェットについて】 ホーム画面に Magic Clock ウィジェットを追加し、アプリの設定(背景・デザイン・サイズ)と揃えてください。演技の準備段階で、本物のホーム画面に進んだ時刻の時計を見せることができます。 【演技の流れ】 1. 初回起動でホーム画面モードまたはロック画面モードを選択 2. スクリーンショットを登録し、時計の位置・デザインを合わせる 3. (ホーム画面モード)ウィジェットの見た目を設定し、ホーム画面にウィジェットを配置 4. 「演技を開始」で本番画面へ(初回は確認と練習あり) 5. 選んだ合図で時計が現在時刻へ戻る 6. 左下を2秒以上長押しで終了(左上を2秒以上長押しで設定に戻る) 【対象ユーザー】 マジシャン、クロックマジックを行うパフォーマー、リハーサル用のツールを探している方 【注意事項】 ・本アプリは端末内にデータを保存します。サーバーへ個人情報を送信しません ・ウィジェットの秒針は、ホーム画面表示中に更新されます(iOS の仕様により、別アプリ使用中は止まることがあります) ・ウィジェットの背景は白/黒/グレーの単色です(透明背景は iOS の制限により非対応) 【サポート】 ご質問はサポートページまたはメールにてお問い合わせください。 Magic Clock is a performance assistant for clock-based magic. Use a home screen widget or overlay date and clock on a lock screen screenshot, show advanced time, then return to the real time with your chosen cue. Features: - 7-day free trial with full access on first install - One-time in-app purchase to unlock permanently after the trial - Home Screen mode: syncs with the home screen widget - Lock Screen mode: overlay date and large clock on a lock screen screenshot - Full-screen layout editor to adjust date and time separately (position, size, font, color) - Optional auto-dim after performance starts (like a real lock screen) - Import screenshots and adjust clock position - Home screen widget (white/black/gray background, 2 digital + 2 analog designs, S/M/L) - Performance display with adjustable time offset and return speed - Return cues: tap (bottom-right), volume buttons, or shake - Optional fake status bar for performance (carrier, network, clock position, and more) - First-time control confirmation and practice so you can always return to Settings - Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean UI How it works: 1. Choose Home Screen or Lock Screen mode on first launch 2. Register your screenshot and align the clock design 3. (Home Screen mode) Match the widget style in the app and on your home screen 4. Start performance mode (first launch includes confirmation and practice) 5. Use your chosen cue to return the clock to the current time 6. Long-press bottom-left for 2+ seconds to exit (top-left for Settings) Notes: - Data stays on your device; no account required - Widget second hand updates while visible on the home screen (iOS may pause updates in other apps) - Widget background is solid white, black, or gray (transparency is not supported by iOS for third-party widgets) Support: see the support page or contact us by email.

Screenshots

HolyGrail | 5 tricks2 screens
Magic Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HolyGrail | 5 tricks at every 3 days against Magic Clock's every 11 days. Magic Clock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HolyGrail | 5 tricks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Magic Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HolyGrail | 5 tricks ships an update every 3 days, Magic Clock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HolyGrail | 5 tricks versus Magic Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolyGrail | 5 tricksMagic Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermatsumoto yuukiShinya Handa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HolyGrail | 5 tricks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium One-Time Purchase Plan$99.99
1 purchases

Magic Clock

One-time1
  • Full Access Unlock$11.99

Questions

Is HolyGrail | 5 tricks free?
HolyGrail | 5 tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Clock free?
Magic Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HolyGrail | 5 tricks or Magic Clock have ads?
Neither HolyGrail | 5 tricks nor Magic Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HolyGrail | 5 tricks or Magic Clock?
HolyGrail | 5 tricks ships an update every 3 days, and Magic Clock every 11 days. Most recently, HolyGrail | 5 tricks was updated on September 22, 2026 and Magic Clock on September 14, 2026.

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