Comparison

Now Ultra Magic vs The Abagnale Deck

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

Head to head
About

Now Ultra Magic

Features
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NOW! Ultra is a professional mentalism tool for stage and close-up performers. Using your iPhone's camera and Bluetooth accessories, it reads numbers, words, dates and playing cards in real time — and delivers silent revelations to your connected display devices before your audience knows what happened. PERFORMANCE MODES Words — recognize any handwritten note or text on any surface, in any language. Numbers — read any number from a calculator, phone screen or handwritten note. T9 — a spectator dials any number on their keypad. Reveal every word it could spell. LIFE — a spectator enters their birthdate. Know the day of the week they were born and the exact number of days they have lived. DNI — reveal the mathematical check letter of any 8-digit ID number instantly. Luhn — a spectator marks one digit of their card number. Reveal the missing digit. Hollywood — a spectator enters any birthdate. Name the Hollywood star born that day. Calc — read and solve a calculator expression before the spectator presses equals. Cards — identify any playing card live from the camera feed. BLUETOOTH DEVICES Works with MG-Device, MGButton, PeekSmith, and Iarvel Card — delivering results silently to the performer's wrist, pocket or hand. INTEGRATIONS Native Hydra Pro integration. Apple Watch support. Thermal printer support. External WiFi camera. Custom API endpoint delivery. LANGUAGES T9 dictionary in 11 languages. OCR recognition in dozens more via Apple Vision. For Entertainment purposes only.

About

The Abagnale Deck

This app enhances a physical card deck with exclusive magic effects, interactive augmented reality, and motion-controlled features. It blends classic sleight of hand with modern technology for an immersive magic experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive magic effects
  • Interactive AR experiences
  • Motion-controlled interactions
  • Realistic haptic feedback
  • Tutorials and explanations
  • Hidden features and easter eggs
Features
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Welcome aboard. The Official Frank Abagnale Deck is more than a deck of cards. It is a complete Magic Experience, inspired by one of the most fascinating stories ever told. This official companion app unlocks exclusive features available only to owners of the Bicycle Frank Abagnale Deck. Inside the app, you'll discover: • Exclusive magic effects designed specifically for the deck. • Interactive experiences combining physical cards and digital technology. • Immersive Augmented Reality experiences that bring the deck to life. • Motion-controlled interactions powered by your device's gyroscope. • Realistic haptic feedback that makes every interaction feel tangible. • Tutorials and detailed explanations. • Hidden features and easter eggs waiting to be discovered. • Future exclusive content available through free updates. Every detail has been designed to create a seamless Magic Experience, blending classic sleight of hand, storytelling, and modern technology into one unforgettable journey. From subtle vibrations that reinforce every magical moment, to motion-sensitive interactions and augmented reality experiences, the app transforms your iPhone into an extension of the deck itself. Simply scan the designated cards inside your deck to unlock special content and begin exploring. Whether you're a magician, a card collector, or simply fascinated by the world of Frank Abagnale, this app opens the door to an entirely new way of experiencing magic.

Screenshots

Now Ultra Magic3 screens
The Abagnale Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Abagnale Deck at every 9 days against Now Ultra Magic's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now Ultra Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, The Abagnale Deck every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Now Ultra Magic versus The Abagnale Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow Ultra MagicThe Abagnale Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShameer SalimVincent Launay

In-app purchases

None

Now Ultra Magic

No in-app purchases

None

The Abagnale Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now Ultra Magic free?
Now Ultra Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Abagnale Deck free?
The Abagnale Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Now Ultra Magic or The Abagnale Deck have ads?
Neither Now Ultra Magic nor The Abagnale Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Now Ultra Magic or The Abagnale Deck?
Now Ultra Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Abagnale Deck every 9 days. Most recently, Now Ultra Magic was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Abagnale Deck on October 31, 2026.

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