Comparison

Symbolic Method vs PITATA Pro

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

Head to head
About

Symbolic Method

Features
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'Symbolic Method' forms part of the 'Symbolic Close-Up Trilogy' that dedicates to symbolic notation in Close-Up magic. The volumes, all available on the App Store, are: Vol. 1 - Symbolic Method Vol. 2 - Symbolic Matrix Vol. 3 - Symbolic Cups and Balls These apps blend into the most comprehensive set of technical learning tools for Close-Up magicians, with solutions for mental techniques and notation systems. ‘Symbolic Method’ serves to document, draft and study ideas and variations on card tricks. It addresses all Close-Up card magicians. The app is inspired by Juan Tamariz's 'método simbólico', developed in 1978, and his visions on a notation system for card tricks, introduced in his publications ‘El Método Simbólico’ I and II, and the ‘New mini simbólico’. Consider any card trick routine as a sequence of position checks and actions along with dramaturgic and grammatical elements. Pin those down in a most concise way by means of intuitive icons and symbols. Then let them guide you, view by view, to study, analyse, recall, and practice card tricks systematically. ‘Symbolic Method' gives you a holistic view on the routines, enables you to x-ray the method, and serves to go over your related material from books, lecture notes, brainstorming sessions, and videos. It opens up new perspectives, and is to the a card trick what musical notes are to a song. It works on all iOS devices, with the best product experience on iPads. Additional information: - License agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy policy - https://yeahgic.com/pge_PrivacySymbols.htm

About

PITATA Pro

This app connects to compatible clock and drawing board devices via Bluetooth. It allows you to set clock times, receive real-time drawings, and recognize English words, Chinese words, and numbers. It can also predict strokes and integrate with a printer device for real-life drawing and handwriting.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/MFI connectivity
  • Clock time setting
  • Real-time drawing reception
  • Drawing recognition
  • Handwriting and stroke prediction
  • Printer device integration
Features
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Welcome to PITATA PITATA combine bluetooth with our PITATA products. 1. It can connect clock and drawing board using bluetooth/MFI at the same time or separately. 2. Set current clock time, and set target time. Just tap send. The clock will go to the target time with few seconds. 3. For drawing board, app can receive drawing info in real time and showing on the screen. 4. Drawing can be recognized after 1 second after finishing drawing. It can recognize English word, Chinese word, Numbers. 5. After drawing finished, if it is a time with four digital number, the clock will change to that time. 6. With Pitata Printer Device, you can easily combine with other devices to perform real life drawing/hand writing/stroke prediction.

Screenshots

Symbolic Method4 screens
PITATA Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Symbolic Method and PITATA Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Symbolic Method ships an update monthly, PITATA Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Symbolic Method versus PITATA Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolic MethodPITATA Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph Cos冕 吴

In-app purchases

None

Symbolic Method

No in-app purchases

None

PITATA Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symbolic Method free?
Symbolic Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PITATA Pro free?
PITATA Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symbolic Method or PITATA Pro have ads?
Neither Symbolic Method nor PITATA Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbolic Method or PITATA Pro?
Symbolic Method ships an update monthly, and PITATA Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Symbolic Method was updated on November 1, 2026 and PITATA Pro on October 27, 2026.

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