Comparison

Forcing Matrix vs Photopsia PRO

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

Head to head
About

Forcing Matrix

This application assists professional magicians in creating forcing matrices for their performances. It functions as a digital tool to construct these matrices, rather than a teaching resource. The app operates offline, providing the same algorithm as its online counterpart.

Highlights
  • Create forcing matrices
  • Offline functionality
  • Same algorithm as online version
  • Digital construction tool
  • Assists professional magicians
Features
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This is Forcing Matrix Magic helper for professional magicians. Forcing Matrix is quite old principle which is nicely described on deceptionary website. This app should help you to create forcing matrixes on the go. Please note this will not teach you how to use forcing matrix - this is just a helper to construct the matrix itself! You can play with the online interactive version here: https://bit.ly/3ppOrDo You may be surprised to learn the result you gonna select is 666! The algorithm in this app is exactly the same as the one online version is using. Of course nobody is forcing you to buy this app - you can keep happily using the website. This has been developed for those who were complaining about not being online all the time. This application doesn't need internet connection to do the calculations!

About

Photopsia PRO

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From creator of Mentalplay app ( awarded best app 2020 in cafe magic ) comes Photopsia app. The most sophisticated app using a technology never used before in any other magic app Opening a world of possibilities. Best forcing system and mind reading in an organic app. Magician and spectator say nothing, never touch the screen , no gestures or signs. The spectator just by looking at a slideshow and you can guess or force several images in the same performance while you have your back to the audience. “ True mentalism” —NO INTERNET connection needed. —Intuitive and super easy to learn and perform. —Fully customizable, create your own photo album and share it with other users. Impossible right? what the spectator doesn't know and will never suspect is that while watching a slideshow from the iphone photo gallery, Photopsia app is analyzing their face, detecting when the spectator closes or opens their eyes, ruling out blinking. "Phenomenal magic app with lots of potentials, using mindblowing technology." - Benke Smith “Never thought that something like that is possible… PHOTOPSIA broke all the limits” alexandru miclea ( administrator group facebook magic apps) “A wicked clever app with ingenious input methods that will blow people’s minds. First impressions.. Just amazing!! “ - Shameer Salim Here are some features where you can create your own routines: Forced feature With this feature you will be able to force one or several items (image). In the case of not adding any image as force, you will only be able to do the peek. ( guessing the last image the spectator saw by closing their eyes to focus on the details of that image) When the spectator closes his eyes Photopsia app recognizes the image that is displayed just at the moment of closing his eyes. When the Spectator opens his eyes, the image selected in the settings will be shown as forced, this can be repeated with one or more images from the same album and even without leaving the performance, choose another album to perform the same or another effect. Match force feature It is often used as a match between two spectator First spectator select freely an item (when eyes close) to automatically become the force item when the second spectator ( parnet) open the eye. Dual Force It allows you to force an item depending on the item chosen freely by one spectator Each image (item) is paired with another, depending on the one the spectator chooses freely when closing his eyes, when the spectator opens them ,the first image he will see will be the forced image that is paired with the chosen one freely when he closes his eye before

Screenshots

Forcing Matrix2 screens
Photopsia PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Forcing Matrix at $3.99 against Photopsia PRO's $76.99. Forcing Matrix also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Photopsia PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Forcing Matrix costs $3.99 and Photopsia PRO $76.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, Photopsia PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Forcing Matrix versus Photopsia PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForcing MatrixPhotopsia PRO
Price$3.99 — better$76.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas JelinekNelson Suarez Arteaga

In-app purchases

None

Forcing Matrix

No in-app purchases

None

Photopsia PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forcing Matrix free?
Forcing Matrix costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photopsia PRO free?
Photopsia PRO costs $76.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forcing Matrix or Photopsia PRO have ads?
Neither Forcing Matrix nor Photopsia PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forcing Matrix or Photopsia PRO?
Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, and Photopsia PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forcing Matrix was updated on October 21, 2026 and Photopsia PRO on October 16, 2026.

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