Comparison

Actions vs Coda Magic

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

Head to head
About

Actions

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ThoughtCast Actions is an app specifically designed to connect the ThoughtCast Suite of magic technologies with other magic apps and hardware devices, allowing you to expand the possibilities of your own magic and make revelations that are truly impossible! Actions connects to ThoughtCast Magic effects like: Calculon Notarized PhoneFabulation MentalSketch All Seeing Eye Plus Actions connects to hardware: Teleport e-ink screen (available in the ThoughtCast Magic online store) Legacy System from Joao Miranda Hacker from Le French Twins Reinkstone Cases (to send an image to your case screen) Actions also connects to AI Services like: Image generation from a text description (bring your own API key) Plus, Actions connects to all your favorite magic apps: Glyphs Diverter DFB X Earworm Subliminal Inject Voila TimeSmith The Stranger Sigaba Prevision Hydra/Hydra Pro Bridge AI MystiPrint Cosmos LifeLike Sketcher Akronym VRTX and more! Plus, it can help you send your captured information to a Shortcut, to your own URL, or even to the Actions API to use in any other apps with API support! Customize your revelations with Pre and Post text, making it easy to perform confabulation type effects easily! Take your magic apps into HYPERDRIVE and reveal your information in a brand new way with Actions! You can find our EULA and terms at https://thoughtcastmagic.com/policies/terms-of-service

About

Coda Magic

Features
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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. โ€ข Fully Customisable Keypad โ€” Design the keypad around your routine and performance style. โ€ข Real-Time Sync โ€” Numbers are transmitted instantly between connected devices. โ€ข Accomplice Mode โ€” Seamlessly send or receive information during live performances. โ€ข Full API Support โ€” Integrate Coda with other magic products, apps, hardware, and custom workflows. โ€ข Built for Performance โ€” Fast, discreet, flexible, and designed specifically for professional performers. One tool. Endless possibilities.

Screenshots

Actions4 screens
Coda Magic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coda Magic at every 4 days against Actions's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Actions sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $114.99 per year and Coda Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actions ships an update every 2 months, Coda Magic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Actions versus Coda Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionsCoda Magic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndEtc, Inc.Pratik Shirsat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Actions

Subscriptions1
  • All Actions - 1 Year$114.991 Year
1 purchases

Coda Magic

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$999.99

Questions

Is Actions free?
Actions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coda Magic free?
Coda Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Actions or Coda Magic have ads?
Neither Actions nor Coda Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actions or Coda Magic?
Actions ships an update every 2 months, and Coda Magic every 4 days. Most recently, Actions was updated on November 11, 2026 and Coda Magic on November 9, 2026.

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