Comparison

CardFlip vs InLock

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

Head to head
About

CardFlip

Features
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Discover CardFlip, the app that turns digital magic into a real-life experience. While the magician stands with his back turned, the spectator selects a card from a poker deck within the app. By pressing the button, the card flips face down to keep it secret. Next, the magician hands over a real deck which the spectator shuffles, cuts, and picks a random card. Finally, both cards are revealed and, to everyone’s astonishment, they match perfectly. A perfect blend of technology and live magic that guarantees an unforgettable show! FEATURES: -Astonishing Magic Trick: The spectator chooses a card in the app and in the real deck. -Digital and Real Interaction: Merges the app experience with a live magic performance. -User-Friendly: The app guides you through every step so you can focus on your presentation. -Impactful Reveal: Both cards match perfectly, leaving your audience in awe. -Unique Experience: A fusion of technology and magic for an unforgettable performance.

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

CardFlip4 screens
InLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CardFlip at $17.99 against InLock's $150.00. InLock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CardFlip ships an update fortnightly, InLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CardFlip versus InLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardFlipInLock
Price$17.99 — better$150.00
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Angel Alarcon MorenoChon Ip Tran

In-app purchases

None

CardFlip

No in-app purchases

None

InLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CardFlip free?
CardFlip costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InLock free?
InLock costs $150.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do CardFlip or InLock have ads?
Neither CardFlip nor InLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CardFlip or InLock?
CardFlip ships an update fortnightly, and InLock every 4 days. Most recently, CardFlip was updated on October 13, 2026 and InLock on October 8, 2026.

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