Comparison

CALAD vs Coda Magic

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

Head to head

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About

CALAD

Features

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With this application you can surprise your audience by revealing a card of your choice. With this application, you can send a card number to your CALAD and configure your CALAD.

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

CALAD3 screens

Coda Magic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CALAD at none against Coda Magic's 1. CALAD also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Coda Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CALAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

CALAD versus Coda Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CALAD	Coda Magic
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 days	Every 3 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Blue Source	Pratik Shirsat

In-app purchases

None

CALAD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Coda Magic

One-time1

Lifetime Unlock$499.99

Questions

Is CALAD free?

CALAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Coda Magic free?

Coda Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do CALAD or Coda Magic have ads?

Neither CALAD nor Coda Magic shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CALAD or Coda Magic?

CALAD ships an update every 3 days, and Coda Magic every 3 days. Most recently, CALAD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Coda Magic on October 8, 2026.