Comparison

Birthdayz vs IPhoton

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

Head to head
About

Birthdayz

This app allows magicians to secretly write a chosen playing card and a birthday present to any date in the iPhone calendar. It also predicts famous people sharing a birthday and offers customizable force lists.

Highlights
  • Secretly write playing cards to dates
  • Predict birthday presents
  • Add custom force lists
  • Reveal famous birthdays
  • Uses iPhone calendar
  • Sequel to MagiDate
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The card to a calendar plot, having an emotional hook due to birthdays/anniversaries etc, has always been popular with magicians. Well imagine now, being able to do that classic effect but without the use of a traditional diary(s), but simply using the calendar on your iPhone. I bring you BIRTHDAYZ or BDZ. BDZ will secretly write a playing card of your choice to any date in the calendar. BOOM! What’s more, BDZ can also write a birthday present of your choice to that date as well! So you can predict not only the birthday card but also the birthday present too. In addition, you can add your own force lists and edit existing ones. It’s like the fantastic Digital Force Bag but using your calendar. And finally, you will also be able to tell the spectator the name of a famous person who shares their special day. Have a magical birthday. Birthdayz was created by Sean Goodman as a sequel to his effect MagiDate which was released back in 2015, Birthdayz was developed by Joshua Riley

About

IPhoton

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IPhoton – Invisible Flashlight Control for Magic Performers Turn your iPhone into the ULTIMATE visual magic tool. With IPhoton, you can control your iPhone’s flashlight invisibly—without buttons, remotes, or even touching your phone. Tap, toggle, automate, or let smart motion and hand detection do the work. For the first time ever, you can perform classic D-Lite effects using your iPhone—right in your spectator’s hand. Mind = Blown. FREE MODE • Tap – Hold to light, release to vanish. • Toggle – A single tap switches the light on/off. • Max 30 second session limit. PRO MODE (requires in app upgrade)... CLASSIC MODES • Tap – Hold to light, release to vanish. • Toggle – A single tap switches the light on/off. • Auto – Custom looping sequences with hidden countdowns. SMART MODES(This is where the real magic happens) • Jolt Detection – Use your iPhone’s accelerometer. A shake, tilt, or subtle jolt controls the beam. • Hand Detection – Our flagship breakthrough. Your iPhone’s camera detects your hand, giving you precise, hands-free flashlight control. Powerful. Reliable. Game-changing. ROUTINES • Record and create custom light sequences • One tap activation • Time your light show to music or create incredible special effects! CAMERA MODE • Capture audience reactions live while performing. Switch to camera mode with a tap and record the astonishment as it happens. Now you have a reason for the flashlight... APPLE SHORTCUTS • Add preloaded shortcuts within iPhoton to a friend's device to control their flashlight. KILLER COMBINATIONS • Mix and match methods for seamless, unfathomable control. Perform with confidence, knowing your spectators will have no explanation. APPLE WATCH CONTROL (In App Purchase required) • A twist of the wrist is all it takes to take your effect to another level. LIGHT IT UP • Pair with D-Lite (by Roger Mayfarth – sold separately) and unleash a reputation-making routine that plays big on any stage but fits in your pocket. INVISIBLE. PRACTICAL. MAGICAL. • Download IPhoton today and make the impossible shine. IPhoton was created and developed by Sam Fitton. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Birthdayz3 screens
IPhoton4 screens

Verdict

The call

Birthdayz and IPhoton are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Birthdayz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPhoton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthdayz ships an update every 11 days, IPhoton weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Birthdayz versus IPhoton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthdayzIPhoton
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean GoodmanHonest Trickery Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Birthdayz

One-time1
  • Birthdayz App$44.99
3 purchases

IPhoton

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Apple Watch Control for IPhoton$14.99
  • Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Birthdayz free?
Birthdayz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPhoton free?
IPhoton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Birthdayz or IPhoton have ads?
Neither Birthdayz nor IPhoton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birthdayz or IPhoton?
Birthdayz ships an update every 11 days, and IPhoton weekly. Most recently, Birthdayz was updated on August 29, 2026 and IPhoton on June 11, 2026.

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