Playing Arts vs Unlock by JM Magic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Playing Arts
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Playing Arts is a collective art project for creative people who are into art, playing cards and sometimes magic. Download the app, point to a physical playing card from Playing Arts collection and enjoy animations right in your hands.
Unlock by JM Magic
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UNLOCK โ A Magician's Secret Turn the familiar iPhone lock screen into a powerful tool for magic. UNLOCK is designed for magicians who want a natural, customizable and convincing lock-screen experience for their performances. CREATE YOUR OWN LOOK Customize wallpapers, time formats, lock-screen elements and the overall visual style. Choose between a classic interface or a realistic iPhone-inspired experience. CONTROL THE PASSCODE EXPERIENCE Configure the passcode screen, number of digits, attempt behavior, peek settings and other performance options. Build the exact experience you need for your routine. PERFORM YOUR WAY Fine-tune the lock screen and presentation before performing. Make the experience match your style, your routine and your audience. BUILT FOR MAGICIANS UNLOCK is created specifically with magic performances in mind โ giving performers the control they need to create natural-looking and memorable moments. Whether you're performing close-up magic, mentalism or a digital magic routine, UNLOCK puts the presentation in your hands. Your screen. Your settings. Your performance. UNLOCK โ A Magician's Secret.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unlock by JM Magic at every 3 days against Playing Arts's every 5 months. Playing Arts's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Playing Arts ships an update every 5 months, Unlock by JM Magic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playing Arts | Unlock by JM Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Abstracts SL | Bhavik Shah |
In-app purchases
Playing Arts
No in-app purchases
Unlock by JM Magic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Unlock by JM Magic free?
Do Playing Arts or Unlock by JM Magic have ads?
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