Comparison

Glyphs Pro vs Coda Magic

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

Head to head
About

Glyphs Pro

This app enables users to create seemingly impossible physical predictions, such as revealing a spectator's thoughts or pre-determined lottery numbers. It integrates with numerous other prediction-based applications to expand its capabilities.

Highlights
  • Create custom printed predictions
  • Generate crumpled receipt illusions
  • Design folded lottery paper predictions
  • Match drawings to spectator thoughts
  • Integrates with numerous prediction apps
Features
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Glyphs is the companion app for the Glyphs X and Glyphs Stage prediction printing systems, designed for professional magicians and mentalists. Create and print custom physical predictions with complete control over your performance. Whether you're performing close-up, parlor, or stage, Glyphs gives you the flexibility to produce realistic printed revelations that fit your routines. WHAT CAN YOU CREATE? • Words, names, numbers, and messages in any font—even your own handwriting. • Crumpled receipts with custom prices, dates, times, or purchase details. • Folded lottery tickets with your chosen numbers. • Drawings that match a spectator's thought. • Personalized predictions for close-up, parlor, and stage performances. • Custom designs, graphics, and layouts tailored to your routines. • And much more. POWERFUL INPUT MODES • Notes Mode Capture information in an interface inspired by the native Notes app. • Swami Mode A modern digital nail writer for secretly entering information and printing instantly. • Observing Mode Print images directly from your photo library. • Keyboard Mode Enter information discreetly using your device's keyboard or a connected Bluetooth keyboard. • Swipe Mode Input information invisibly using touch gestures or a compatible swipe remote. • Draw Mode Convert sketches and drawings into printed predictions. • Eyes Mode Use your device's front or rear camera to recognize printed or handwritten text using built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition). • Voice Mode Control printing using voice input. • API Mode Receive information automatically from compatible applications in the background. • URL Scheme Mode Exchange information reliably with compatible apps using URL schemes, even without an internet connection. More input modes and integrations are continuously being added. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT • Connect multiple Glyphs printers simultaneously. • Assign specific templates to individual printers. • Manage every connected printer independently from one device. • Perfect for advanced routines requiring multiple outputs. PLAYLIST MODE • Organize routines into playlists. • Automatically switch between templates. • Trigger prints in sequence. • Run complete routines without manually navigating the app. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING • Create unlimited templates. • Use any font, including your own handwriting. • Add logos, graphics, images, and custom layouts. • Customize print settings, paper feed, darkness, and formatting. • Design predictions that perfectly match your performance. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE MAGIC APPS Glyphs integrates with many leading magic applications, including: • Audience Wonderland (Impra/Lumen) • TAP (Architect of Predictions) • iThump / Toxic+ • The Stranger • RainMan Pro • Time Capture • Phonewords • Mindbuster • Master Miracles • ThoughtCast • NameForge • G-Sensor • Bridge AI • WikiTest • Earworm • Cognito • OMEGA • MOMO • Maxim • Nexus • SpeaQ • Flitch • Inject • VRTX • Elips • NOW • FTF New integrations are added regularly. IMPORTANT This download includes the Glyphs companion app only. A compatible Glyphs X or Glyphs Stage device is required to print physical predictions.

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. • 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.

Screenshots

Glyphs Pro4 screens
Coda Magic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coda Magic at Free against Glyphs Pro's $999.99. Coda Magic also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). 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

Coda Magic is free to download; Glyphs Pro costs $999.99 up front. Glyphs Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coda Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glyphs Pro ships an update every 11 days, Coda Magic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Glyphs Pro versus Coda Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphs ProCoda Magic
Price$999.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoustapha BerjaouiPratik Shirsat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glyphs Pro

One-time1
  • Glyphs Watch Pro$99.99
1 purchases

Coda Magic

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$499.99

Questions

Is Glyphs Pro free?
Glyphs Pro costs $999.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Coda Magic free?
Coda Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glyphs Pro or Coda Magic have ads?
Neither Glyphs Pro nor Coda Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glyphs Pro or Coda Magic?
Glyphs Pro ships an update every 11 days, and Coda Magic every 4 days. Most recently, Glyphs Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Coda Magic on October 24, 2026.

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