Comparison

Forcing Matrix vs InLock

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

InLock

This app is a powerful tool for mentalists and magicians, enabling them to perform impressive phone unlock routines, predictions, and confabulations. It features a realistic simulation of a phone's lock screen and keypad, with versatile input methods and instant conversion of data into reveals.

Highlights
  • Realistic phone lock screen simulation
  • Dynamic Home Screen with notifications
  • Multiple input methods (voice, remote, classic)
  • Instant conversion of inputs to reveals
  • Invisible peek features
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Seamless integration with other magic apps
Features
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Welcome to InLock — The Ultimate Tool for Modern Mentalists & Magicians. UNLOCK | INPUT | CONVERT | PEEK | PREDICT — All in ONE app. "UNLOCK ANY SPECTATOR's PHONE" & let spectators unlock yours. Designed exclusively for magicians, mentalists, and stage performers. InLock allows you to perform mind-blowing multiple passcode unlocks, impossible prediction and confabulation routines right from your device. FEATURES: • Industry-First Dynamic Home Screen: An ultra-realistic, fully interactive fake Home Screen experience featuring customizable unread notification dots and fluid gestures • Ultra-Realistic Simulation: A flawless lock screen and passcode keypad experience • The "Unavailable" Decoy: Features a first-of-its-kind, highly convincing "iPhone Unavailable" screen to elevate your routines, significantly enhancing credibility • Versatile Input Methods: Execute miracles completely hands-free. InLock supports Classic input, Remote input, and an advanced Voice input system that secretly converts spoken commands into prediction data using semantic analysis • Multilingual Support: Fully customizable interface languages for global performances • Instant Conversion: Turn raw inputs into meaningful content in real-time. Automatically calculate and reveal Cards, Days Alive, Zodiac signs, Same Birthday Celebrities, or your own Custom formulas • Peek Anywhere: Access your secret information invisibly. Peek via custom Notifications, iOS Widgets, Apple Watch, or feel the secret through our all-new Stealth Haptic Engine • Endless Possibilities with iOS Shortcuts: Powerful integration allows you to build your own custom miracles - such as seamlessly uploading the spectator's input data to an Instagram Story • Seamless Integration: Silently transmit your input data to other top-tier magic apps (such as Hydra, Bridge, Inject, etc.) • Organic Animations: Fluid, native-feeling transitions designed specifically for live performance • Minimalist & Elegant: A clean, distraction-free interface built to stay out of your way • Versatile: Perfect for walk-around magic, parlor, or stage mentalism NOTE: InLock is an entertainment app designed strictly for theatrical magic performances. It is a simulation tool and does not alter, interact with, or bypass your actual iOS device security or lock screen in any way. Powered by Matt Tran & Millusion Magic

Screenshots

Forcing Matrix2 screens
InLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Forcing Matrix at $3.99 against InLock's $150.00. Forcing Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). InLock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Forcing Matrix costs $3.99 and InLock $150.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forcing Matrix against 5.0 for InLock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, InLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forcing Matrix versus InLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForcing MatrixInLock
Price$3.99 — better$150.00
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas JelinekChon Ip Tran

Customer experience

Forcing Matrix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

InLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Forcing Matrix

No in-app purchases

None

InLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forcing Matrix free?
Forcing Matrix costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InLock free?
InLock costs $150.00, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forcing Matrix or InLock?
Forcing Matrix and InLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forcing Matrix or InLock have ads?
Neither Forcing Matrix nor InLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forcing Matrix or InLock?
Forcing Matrix ships an update every 25 months, and InLock every 4 days. Most recently, Forcing Matrix was updated on October 21, 2026 and InLock on October 24, 2026.

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