Comparison

iForce vs The Stranger

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

Head to head
About

iForce

This app allows you to perform astonishing mentalism effects, appearing to read minds and predict the future. Disguised as a doodle app, it enables you to create custom tricks instantly for dazzling friends, colleagues, or clients at any event.

Highlights
  • Perform instant custom mentalism tricks
  • App disguised as a doodle program
  • Predict thoughts and futures
  • Learn with written and video instructions
  • Works with all iPhones/iPod Touches
  • Silent performance possible
Features
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“TRULY ASTONISHING!” - David Pogue, NY Times "SO CONVINCING!" - Washington Post Search "iForce magic" on YouTube Seen on TV. UK's Ch. 5 ‘The Gadget Show' __________________________________________ "I'm getting an iPhone because of iForce . . . it's that good!" - Bob Kohler "iForce is simply BRILLIANT. Best Magic App EVER!" - Marc Spelmann _________________________________________ There’s nothing quite like seeing the look on people’s faces when you perform something AMAZING. Then, there’s that cute girl or guy that you’ve been trying to meet. With iForce, you've got the perfect way to break the ice and get their attention. Imagine . . . You ask her to think of her favorite type of food . . . she’s thinking Sushi (Remember she’s only THINKING Sushi!) After a deep look into her eyes, you doodle what she’s thinking on the iPhone display, and leave it face down on the table. The moment she whispers her favorite food, you smile triumphantly. The iPhone is flipped over and her jaw drops when she sees that you had correctly predicted “SUSHI” !! This is just one example of the infinite mentalism effects that you will do. iForce is a revolutionary performance tool for dazzling friends, colleagues and even clients. Capture attention or draw a crowd at parties, events or trade shows. Everyone will want to know, “HOW did you do that?!” You'll read minds . . . predict the future . . . and even engage in a little MIND CONTROL! There's nothing shady or harmful; it’s all magic . . . fun and absolutely astonishing. Part of the illusion is the app itself. Disguised as a simple “Doodle” program, iForce is lurking inside, unseen and undetectable. Everything is examinable, which adds to the mystery. iForce is the ONLY magic product that lets you create on-the-spot custom tricks that you perform instantly. Make this app uniquely yours and put it to work in entertaining ways. So what are you waiting for, Master Magician? You don’t need any props . . . just download iForce now. • Easy to do . . . learn with both written and video instructions • Comes with several amazing effects that you’ll perform immediately • Anything that you can draw/write can be your prediction ... The possibilities are endless • No voice recognition (you can perform 100% silent) • No wireless communication (you don’t need another iPhone/iPod to perform) • Works with ALL iPhones/iPod Touches • Impossible to detect the secret (since you’ll learn The Deepest Darkest Secret in Magic . . . ) *** PLEASE READ *** Do not ask support questions in a review; I cannot respond to review postings. Email me at: greg@rostamimagic.com Thank You, Greg Rostami

About

The Stranger

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

Highlights
  • Reveal chosen playing cards
  • Reveal thought-of words
  • Reveal numbers from addresses
  • Reveal names of loved ones
  • International language support
  • Customizable phone screen language
Features
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“There are very few effects that transcend ‘magic trick’. ’The Stranger' is one of those effects." -David Regal, "Genii Magazine" “The Stranger” offers unlimited scenarios: A playing card is chosen, a word is thought of from a Book Test, the numbers from someone’s address are named, an envelope is freely selected, or the name of someone’s loved one is offered…and then, a random stranger is called. The audience has a conversation with the stranger and the stranger reveals the information. This is an impossible moment. It leaves the audience with a feeling they cannot explain and they erupt in applause! Not out of a desire to be kind, rather as an uncontrollable, visceral reaction. And it happens every time. With this purchase, you can have a playing card—any card, using no force of any kind—revealed by a stranger. Other effects can be unlocked to allow a number or a word revealed, read an NFC tag, or to simply allow the audience member to speak and have key details revealed by the stranger on the other end of the call without the performer saying a word. “It crushed! One guy jumped out of his seat and ran out of the theater!” —Larry Wilmore “So clever... the method alone opens up SO many possibilities” —Danny Garcia "It may just be the most fantastic five minutes of entertainment possible with a cell phone!” —Jim Steinmeyer “This is one of the strongest and most well put together phone app effects I've ever seen!” —Tony Clark “This brilliantly thought-out routine defies explanation.” —Mike Caveney “Jonathan has put a lot of work into this versatile app to make it an incredibly useful approach to the modern day Mr. Wizard effect… and much more!” — Marc Kerstein "I am having a blast with ‘The Stranger.’ A perfect, offbeat trick that I pull out when I want to send them over the edge.” —Paul Gertner “You did it! This is definitely the best 'Call a Stranger' idea ever! For the working pro to the beginner. This is a real winner!” —Dan Harlan “When I watched Jonathan Levit perform ’The Stranger,' he received the largest explosive reaction I've ever heard inside the Chicago Magic Lounge.” —Danny Orleans “Jonathan has thought of everything. Do yourself a huge favor, download 'The Stranger' today!” —Carl Andrews, "Vanish Magazine" INTERNATIONAL GLOBALIZATION: Support for International regions and languages include the following: Phone Number Display: When dialing a phone number within or to a country, the proper phone number format will display on screen. Ringer Tones: The tones you hear while waiting for the call to pick-up are correct for the region. Disconnected Number Recording Convincer: This convincer prior to calling a recording or a live Stranger, will be in the language of the region set by the user. Phone Screen Language Translation: The phone dial screen and active call screen display the correct language for the screens. Conversation Recordings: Phone conversations are in the language of the region chosen by the user. ___________________________ REGIONS AND INTERNATIONAL FEATURES SUPPORTED: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China (Cantonese), El Salvador, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Phone screen translation, Recordings China (Mandarin), Denmark (Danish), Netherlands (Dutch), Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Kuwait, Philippines, Croatia, Vietnam, Romania: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Phone screen translation India, Japan: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Recordings NOTE: If you do not see your region listed above, please feel free to contact me directly at thestranger@jonathanlevit.com to request for your region to be included in a future update. This app is for entertainment purposes only. Click here (http://thestrangerapp.com/terms/) to see Terms of use for more information.

Screenshots

iForce3 screens
The Stranger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Stranger at Free against iForce's $2.99. The Stranger also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). iForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

The Stranger is free to download; iForce costs $2.99 up front. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iForce's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Stranger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iForce ships an update every 4 months, The Stranger fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iForce versus The Stranger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriForceThe Stranger
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (46 ratings)4.9 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews95.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4684 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigor RostamiJonathan Levit Consulting

Customer experience

iForce

All ratings45 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative18.6%

The Stranger

All ratings86 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and requests

iForce

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Springboard feature not working correctly
  • Inconsistent performance when flipping the phone
  • Doodle app interface issues on newer iPhones
  • Inability to access instructions and videos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expanded customization options
  • More varied prediction effects
  • Improved instructions and tutorials
  • Better compatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Ability to save and share custom routines

The Stranger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iForce

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

The Stranger

Subscriptions4
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$3.991 Month
  • Live to Pro (1 month)$18.991 Month
  • Monthly Access Autocrib AI1 Month trial$29.001 Month
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  • Live to Pro (1 year)$199.991 Year
One-time11
  • Recording: Poor Cell Reception$14.99
  • Recording: Memdeck$14.99
  • Nail Writer Revelation$49.99
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  • Upgrade To Lite$49.99
  • Book Test Revelation$99.99
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$99.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Lite$149.00
  • Playing Card revelation$149.99
  • Listen Revelation$199.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Trial$299.00
  • Stranger system$999.99

Questions

Is iForce free?
iForce costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Stranger free?
The Stranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iForce or The Stranger?
The Stranger is rated higher. iForce averages 3.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while The Stranger averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.
Do iForce or The Stranger have ads?
Neither iForce nor The Stranger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iForce or The Stranger?
iForce ships an update every 4 months, and The Stranger fortnightly. Most recently, iForce was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Stranger on October 21, 2026.

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