iGenii vs Prestidigitation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGenii
Explore the world of magic with a digital version of a long-standing magazine. Discover in-depth stories, product reviews, and exclusive magic tricks with detailed explanations. Access the latest issues and a year's worth of archives on your mobile device.
- In-depth feature stories on magicians
- Product reviews for magic books, DVDs, and apparatus
- Magic tricks with full explanations
- Advertiser showcases for magic merchants
- Monthly issues and archived content
- Access on iPhone and iPad
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Genii, The International Conjuror’s Magazine, is your entry into the fascinating world of magic. The largest selling independent magazine for magicians, published since 1936, Genii is a full-color magazine devoted to this hobby and profession. For over 75 years, Genii has been magicians’ favorite publication, filled with in-depth feature stories about the great magicians, current shows, product reviews (the latest books, DVDs, and apparatus sold to magicians) and the trend-setting magic tricks, with full explanations, for your own performances. And if you’ve ever wondered where magicians buy their illusions, it’s from our advertisers! Here are the latest creations from the most exclusive magic merchants. This renowned magazine provides an amazing look at the personalities and secrets in this fascinating world. Every month, Genii brings the world’s greatest magic to the world’s greatest magicians and its available wherever you take your iPad or iPhone. Genii is available by subscription. Once you’ve subscribed, this free iGenii app will allow you to read monthly issues through your Apple iPhone or iPad. The previous months of issues will always be archived and available to read on your iPad or iPhone in addition to the latest issue. When you read Genii, you’ll experience the world of magic and magicians in a completely new way.
Prestidigitation
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Discover the art of prestidigitation with the premier gaff card creation application, designed for everyone, card enthusiasts, magicians, and illusionists who seek to captivate their audience with unparalleled magic tricks. This sophisticated app empowers you to craft over 18,000 unique gimmick cards, leveraging a comprehensive deck that includes 54 standard cards, 12 special cards, and 13 innovative mixing methods. Whether you're dazzling a vast audience, engaging attendees at a tradeshow, captivating guests at an event, or simply entertaining friends and family, this app guarantees to leave them astounded. Seamlessly generate and store captivating card images directly on your device's photo album. Opt for immediate use or achieve professional-grade prints with Brother label printers, such as the QL820NWB or QL810W, which adeptly print in red and black on 2.4" wide labels. These labels can then be effortlessly applied to any card, elevating your magic performance. The app's interface is intuitively designed for ease of use. Begin by selecting your initial high-resolution card image from an extensive collection of 75 options. Choose your secondary image, then select from one of the 13 mixing methods, and with a simple tap—voilà—a new, mesmerizing card is born. With 18,000 possible combinations, your journey through the world of magic will be endlessly enjoyable. Save your creations with a tap or print them instantly if a printer is connected. The essence of performing illusions lies in the dexterity and quickness of the hands, a concept deeply rooted in the etymology of prestidigitation and its kindred terms, legerdemain and sleight of hand. The term prestidigitation itself, derived from the French "preste" (meaning "quick" or "nimble") and the Latin "digitus" ("finger"), beautifully encapsulates the swift, skillful manipulation required for magic. Legerdemain, originating from Middle French as "light of hand," and sleight of hand, combining "hand" with "sleight" (indicating "dexterity"), both echo the intricate artistry and finesse that lie at the heart of magical performances. Thirteen Mixing Methods: 'Vertical Mix' 'Horizontal Mix' 'Diagonal Mix' 'Inverse Diagonal Mix' 'Left-to-Right Diagonal Mix' 'Random' 'Two-thirds Mix' '16 to 84 Mix' 'Alternate Halves Mix' 'Peep top Third' 'Peep bottom Third' '34% Flip Mix' 'Overlay' To Make the same card, simply choose the same card for card 1 and card 2, and choose any mixing method. You can make this card to do many tricks or to make up a lost card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iGenii at Free against Prestidigitation's $0.99. Prestidigitation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On 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
iGenii is free to download; Prestidigitation costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | iGenii | Prestidigitation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genii, The Conjurors’ Magazine | Supplier Relations US, LLC. |
In-app purchases
iGenii
No in-app purchases
Prestidigitation
No in-app purchases
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