Comparison

Brain Waves vs InLock

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

Head to head
About

Brain Waves

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You hand an ordinary deck of playing cards to a spectator for examination. They may shuffle the cards if they wish. You then slowly go through the face-down cards and ask the spectator to say “Stop” five times, selecting five random cards. (This is a completely free selection.) You hand the iPhone to the spectator and ask them to open the Brain Waves app. You reveal four of the cards one by one, and the spectator enters them into the app by selecting the suit and rank using the picker. Once the cards have been entered, you tell the spectator that you need to concentrate so the iPhone can pick up your brain waves. Next, you ask the spectator to shake the iPhone. After a shake, the back of a single playing card appears in the app. You ask the spectator to tap the card, and it flips over. You then reveal that this card is the same as the fifth card the spectator selected! The app includes a detailed explanation of how the effect works and how it can be performed. Optimized for system-wide light and dark mode (see screenshots).

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

Brain Waves4 screens
InLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brain Waves at $17.99 against InLock's $150.00. Brain Waves also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). InLock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Brain Waves costs $17.99 and InLock $150.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Waves ships an update every 27 months, InLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brain Waves versus InLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain WavesInLock
Price$17.99 — better$150.00
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BreitlingChon Ip Tran

In-app purchases

None

Brain Waves

No in-app purchases

None

InLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain Waves free?
Brain Waves costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InLock free?
InLock costs $150.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brain Waves or InLock have ads?
Neither Brain Waves nor InLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Waves or InLock?
Brain Waves ships an update every 27 months, and InLock every 4 days. Most recently, Brain Waves was updated on November 7, 2026 and InLock on October 31, 2026.

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