Comparison

Magic Number SD vs Unlock by JM Magic

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

Head to head
About

Magic Number SD

Perform a mentalism act by guessing a number chosen by an audience member. This classic trick requires no preparation and can be repeated endlessly for a surprising effect. Amaze your audience with this easy-to-use application.

Highlights
  • Guess audience-chosen numbers
  • Repeatable trick
  • No preparation needed
  • Easy to use
  • Classic mentalism effect
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Do you want to surprise your audience with a great mentalism act? Then you need this app. Someone from the audience thinks of a number between 1 and 10. You can guess that with this App. They will be amazed. Possibilities: - Guess a number between 1 and 10; - The trick can be repeated as often as desired; - No preparation required; - Super easy. A true classic, now on iOS.

About

Unlock by JM Magic

Features
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UNLOCK — 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 — 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 — A Magician's Secret.

Screenshots

Magic Number SD4 screens
Unlock by JM Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unlock by JM Magic at none against Magic Number SD's shown. Unlock by JM Magic also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). Magic Number SD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Number SD ships an update every 17 months, Unlock by JM Magic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Number SD versus Unlock by JM Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Number SDUnlock by JM Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndela ICTBhavik Shah

In-app purchases

None

Magic Number SD

No in-app purchases

None

Unlock by JM Magic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Number SD free?
Magic Number SD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unlock by JM Magic free?
Unlock by JM Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Number SD or Unlock by JM Magic have ads?
Magic Number SD shows ads; Unlock by JM Magic does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Number SD or Unlock by JM Magic?
Magic Number SD ships an update every 17 months, and Unlock by JM Magic every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Number SD was updated on November 4, 2026 and Unlock by JM Magic on October 31, 2026.

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