The Jerx vs Coda Magic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Jerx
This utility app enables users to perform various mentalism and magic effects. It allows for creating illusions of memory loss, cognitive impairment, mind-reading, and predictions. Some effects may require additional physical materials.
- Memory loss illusions
- Cognitive impairment effects
- Mind reading capabilities
- Prediction effects
- Dual-reality illusions
- Thought implantation
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The Jerx App is a utility magic app that can be used to create a myriad of different effects, including: - A Cute Memory Loss: Cause a spectator to forget something she just saw. - Pee Hill Pot: Induce a mild, momentary loss of cognitive ability. Just by touching your spectator's head you reduce their reading ability to that of a 6-year-old. - ScribBold: You read a spectator's mind, or one spectator reads another's mind to determine a thought of word or concept that is never written down or spoken aloud. - Chocolate/Vanilla Twist: A perfect 50/50 prediction. - Digital Linger: Create dual-reality effects for one person. - I Know What You Need: Apparently implant a thought in a spectator's mind (requires The Jerx, Volume One book).
Coda Magic
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Coda is a powerful communication tool built for magicians and mentalists. Send and receive numbers discreetly with an accomplice in real time while performing a wide range of magic and mentalism effects. • Fully Customisable Keypad — Design the keypad around your routine and performance style. • Real-Time Sync — Numbers are transmitted instantly between connected devices. • Accomplice Mode — Seamlessly send or receive information during live performances. • Full API Support — Integrate Coda with other magic products, apps, hardware, and custom workflows. • Built for Performance — Fast, discreet, flexible, and designed specifically for professional performers. One tool. Endless possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Coda Magic at Free against The Jerx's $89.99. Coda Magic also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). The Jerx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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
Coda Magic is free to download; The Jerx costs $89.99 up front. Coda Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Jerx asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Jerx ships an update every 4 months, Coda Magic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Jerx | Coda Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Kerstein | Pratik Shirsat |
In-app purchases
The Jerx
No in-app purchases
Coda Magic
- Lifetime Unlock$499.99
