Comparison

C2W vs NameForge

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

Head to head
About

C2W

Features
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C2W is another joint release from UK Magicians Nick Einhorn & Craig Squires.  (Creators of top selling magic app Digital Force bag, and DFBx) C2W offers performers a fun way to reveal a playing card without the need for any props.

About

NameForge

This tool transforms any word into a personalized acrostic for mentalism performances. It offers seamless input and output options, with optional pro features for enhanced routines and community sharing.

Highlights
  • Word to acrostic generation
  • Customizable input and output
  • Pro features via in-app purchases
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Voice and camera input
  • Community sharing of routines
Features
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NAMEFORGE - MODERN MENTALISM, FORGED TO PERFECTION Created by professional mentalist Paul Brook, NameForge is a cutting-edge mentalism tool that transforms a simple word into a powerful, personalised moment of mentalism. Take a name - typed, spoken*, or selected - and instantly generate a compelling acrostic, where the first letter of each line spells out the original word. It feels deeply personal to your participant, yet the method remains entirely invisible. Whether you’re performing on stage, close-up, or over video, NameForge delivers genuine impact - without giving away your secrets. CUSTOMISED INPUT AND OUTPUT, SEAMLESS DELIVERY Any word can be inputted into NameForge, which will then be turned into an acrostic - where the first letter of each word creates another word. After the acrostic is made, it can then be sent virtually anywhere you want, via the predefined outputs, or use the customisable outputs to send to somewhere specific. PRO FEATURES FOR WORKING PERFORMERS Enhance your routines with optional Pro features (In-App Purchases): • Apple Watch Peek – discreet reveals on your wrist • Voice Input – speak the word aloud to create the acrostic • Camera Input – show a written word to any of your phone's cameras to input it • Unforged Sending – send unformatted words to any integration • Search Result Output – make their phone show your prediction • Add More API Outputs – connect to more integrations COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SHARING Profiles and word lists can be shared between performers with ease, letting you explore and perform community-favourite routines in seconds. CONSTANTLY EVOLVING NameForge is packed with tools and always evolving - ready to help you create miracles, anywhere, anytime. *Voice Input requires the ‘Voice Input’ In-App purchase.

Screenshots

C2W4 screens
NameForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: C2W at $29.99 against NameForge's $69.99. C2W also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). NameForge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

C2W costs $29.99 and NameForge $69.99 up front. NameForge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. C2W asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C2W ships an update every 2 weeks, NameForge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
C2W versus NameForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC2WNameForge
Price$29.99 — better$69.99
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas EinhornPaul Michael Brook

In-app purchases

None

C2W

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NameForge

One-time6
  • Unforged Output$29.99
  • API Inputs$29.99
  • Watch Peek$49.99
Show 3 more
  • Voice Input$49.99
  • Camera Input$49.99
  • Search Result Output$49.99

Questions

Is C2W free?
C2W costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NameForge free?
NameForge costs $69.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do C2W or NameForge have ads?
Neither C2W nor NameForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C2W or NameForge?
C2W ships an update every 2 weeks, and NameForge every 8 days. Most recently, C2W was updated on September 14, 2026 and NameForge on September 7, 2026.

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