Comparison

PeekSmith (BS Magic) vs DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)

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

Head to head
About

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

This free companion app enhances magic performances by connecting to a specialized Bluetooth display device. It allows magicians to integrate the device with various other applications that support its functionality, expanding creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Connects to PeekSmith peek device
  • Bluetooth display integration
  • Compatible with supporting apps
  • Free companion application
  • User Guide included
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This is the official FREE companion app for our PeekSmith peek device, made for magicians. PeekSmith is a Bluetooth display that can be connected to my magic apps, and also to any other app that supports it. For more info please check out the in-app User Guide.

About

DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)

This app allows users to force items from a list with advanced input methods and AI-powered list generation. It offers extensive customization for input screens and integrates with various third-party applications for dynamic content updates.

Highlights
  • Customizable input screen with icon highlighting
  • Prediction notes for revealing outcomes
  • Multiple input methods including voice and web control
  • AI-powered list generation and dynamic item updates
  • Badge peek and improved classic peek functionality
  • Integrations with AWP Pro Mode, WikiTest, Earworm, and PeekSmith
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DFB is the award-winning app that lets you force any one of 100 items in a list. DFB X is the extreme version of DFB, bringing many more powerful features, settings and integrations, including: - Completely rewritten from ground up - Based on DFB, DFB X is a brand new app from the same developer, rewritten with modern features - New, more accurate Input Screen - Icons highlight on touch - Pull down for search - Fully customisable - Light and dark text colour - Set your own icon badges - Option to add background blur to imported wallpaper - Can toggle visibility to hide/show icons to match your setup - Prediction Notes - Use DFB for a brand new effect: Reveal multiple out predictions with DFB. - Instead of moving a list item to a location, swap out the entire note to just show the item at the input number. - Set prepended text that will appear before any reveal. - Comes with Mnemonica and other simple examples. For example: inputting “10” could reveal “I knew you would choose the two of spades” or “I knew I would meet someone born in October” - Brand new input methods - “Search Input” covert typing input using the familiar DFB 3x3 grid but on the keyboard - Customise to use any keys to suit your language - “Input flip” mode - auto swap digits entered for second input - “Web Control” input - share a URL to have an accomplice control your DFB X input number and text locally or remotely - “Voice input” - set the number in DFB X with your voice - Manual and gyro text inputs - dynamically update your force or any list item with input text - PeekSmith number recognition input - Clipboard input support - DFB X AI - In a pinch? Use DFB X AI to quickly generate lists for almost anything - DFB X AI can also generate dynamic list items for existing lists - For example, inputting “Oppenheimer” in performance with a list that has “Director of $$$” will cause that item to become “Christopher Nolan” - Uses AI credits - some free credits included, with more credits available for purchase - Badge Peek - Peek icon swipe inputs in a natural display. Perfect for filmed performances, or when mirroring your phone display to a large screen - Improved Classic Peek - Choose when it displays: either on every page or just to confirm on the last page - Peek numbers sent via input methods - Integrations - AWP Pro Mode integration - write any number or word to have DFB X auto update - WikiTest integration - automatically replace text in a note with what’s searched for on WikiTest - Earworm integration - use Earworm’s popular covert typing web search and notes input to automatically update specified text in any list - PeekSmith integration - number and text input through apps supported by PeekSmith - Third party app integration - works with any other app with API support - URL scheme to integrate with Shortcuts and more - Bluetooth remote input support - Supports the Atom remote, with more remote support planned - Number can be input whilst on any performance screen to instantly change the force location - Dummy notes enhancements - Dummy notes can now be placed anywhere for more realism - Can easily add/remove/hide dummy notes at will - More comprehensive settings - Hide list numbers - Lists can now appear more natural with no numbers displayed, ideal for shorter lists - Adjust reveal note font size settings to be more legible for parlour and stage performances - Option to show lists with the force item hidden - Quickly hide/show any note before performance - Swipe up from bottom to return to DFB X icon input home screen - no more tapping small buttons - Set language settings to match your region

Screenshots

PeekSmith (BS Magic)4 screens
DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PeekSmith (BS Magic) at Free against DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)'s $119.00. PeekSmith (BS Magic) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On review sentiment and ads 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

PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download; DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) costs $119.00 up front. DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PeekSmith (BS Magic) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PeekSmith (BS Magic) versus DFB X (Digital Force Bag X): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekSmith (BS Magic)DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)
PriceFree — better$119.00
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings353 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence Janos KovacsMarc Kerstein

Customer experience

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)

All ratings53 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)

One-time1
  • 100 DFB X AI Credits$6.99

Questions

Is PeekSmith (BS Magic) free?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) free?
DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) costs $119.00, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)?
DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) is rated higher. PeekSmith (BS Magic) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) averages 5.0 from 53 ratings.
Do PeekSmith (BS Magic) or DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) have ads?
Neither PeekSmith (BS Magic) nor DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or DFB X (Digital Force Bag X)?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, and DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) weekly. Most recently, PeekSmith (BS Magic) was updated on September 9, 2026 and DFB X (Digital Force Bag X) on September 22, 2026.

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