Comparison

PeekSmith (BS Magic) vs SherlockTrainer

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

SherlockTrainer

Features
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SherlockTrainer is a focused practice tool for Pit Hartling's "Sherlock" — the brilliant effect from his book In Order To Amaze (2016). SherlockTrainer gives you those reps you need to build speed and confidence, anytime, without a deck in your hands. WHAT IT DOES The app simulates a complete Sherlock practice session starting with a shuffled and cut deck. The app then presents the shuffled spread for you to work through along with the final card selection. Scroll through the deck horizontally, tap cards to upjog them, strip when ready, and move to the next round — just like the real handling. TRAINING AIDS — "Looking For" display shows your current target card (toggle on/off) — Stack number overlay on each card (toggle on/off) — Timer from start to reveal — Correct/incorrect scoring on every session Turn the aids off as you improve and work toward performance speed. WHO THIS IS FOR This app is a training device for magicians who already own In Order To Amaze by Pit Hartling and are learning or performing the Sherlock effect. It assumes familiarity with the Mnemonica stack by Juan Tamariz. If you don't yet own these books — go buy them both. Seriously. In Order To Amaze is one of the great modern magic books, and Mnemonica is foundational. SherlockTrainer is not a substitute for either.

Screenshots

PeekSmith (BS Magic)4 screens
SherlockTrainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PeekSmith (BS Magic) at 4 against SherlockTrainer's 1. PeekSmith (BS Magic) also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, SherlockTrainer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PeekSmith (BS Magic) versus SherlockTrainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeekSmith (BS Magic)SherlockTrainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBence Janos KovacsKevin Haggard

In-app purchases

None

PeekSmith (BS Magic)

No in-app purchases

None

SherlockTrainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PeekSmith (BS Magic) free?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SherlockTrainer free?
SherlockTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PeekSmith (BS Magic) or SherlockTrainer have ads?
Neither PeekSmith (BS Magic) nor SherlockTrainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PeekSmith (BS Magic) or SherlockTrainer?
PeekSmith (BS Magic) ships an update every 4 months, and SherlockTrainer every 3 months. Most recently, PeekSmith (BS Magic) was updated on September 25, 2026 and SherlockTrainer on October 1, 2026.

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