Comparison

Forcing Matrix vs OmegaBoard

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

OmegaBoard

Features
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Omega Board is the official companion app for the Omega Board, a professional performance prop for mentalists, magicians, and live entertainers. The app connects to your Omega Board via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and lets you send text, drawings, numbers, cards, mode-specific data, and supported integration inputs directly to the board during performance. Key features include: - Send text and drawings to the Omega Board - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi board connection - Performance screen for discreet live use - Queue and send-status feedback - Voice input support - Remote trigger support - Magic Square, Days Since, Card Stack, Crib Sheet, Q&A, Mirror, and other performance modes - Integration support for selected third-party and DV-Magic tools - Apple Watch status mirror for supported Pro users Omega Board Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription and unlocks advanced performance features such as Pro integrations, Watch Status Mirror, and additional professional tools. Omega Board is designed specifically for performers and may behave differently from a standard productivity app. Some screens, such as the Performance Screen, are intentionally minimal or black for discreet use during live shows. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dv-magic.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Forcing Matrix2 screens
OmegaBoard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forcing Matrix at none against OmegaBoard's 1. Forcing Matrix also leads on price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). OmegaBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 25 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Forcing Matrix costs $3.99 and OmegaBoard $8.99 up front. OmegaBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Forcing Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, OmegaBoard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Forcing Matrix versus OmegaBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForcing MatrixOmegaBoard
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas JelinekMarc Super

In-app purchases

None

Forcing Matrix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OmegaBoard

Subscriptions1
  • Omega Board Pro Subscription$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Forcing Matrix free?
Forcing Matrix costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OmegaBoard free?
OmegaBoard costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Forcing Matrix or OmegaBoard have ads?
Neither Forcing Matrix nor OmegaBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forcing Matrix or OmegaBoard?
Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, and OmegaBoard every 9 days. Most recently, Forcing Matrix was updated on October 4, 2026 and OmegaBoard on September 30, 2026.

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