PhotoMorph vs Codex by Lloyd Barnes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoMorph
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PhotoMorph is a brand-new magic method that lets you transform a photo into another inside the Camera Roll, adding a powerful kicker to any reveal! And the best part: you can even perform it on your spectator’s own device — no need to install any Shortcuts, App Clips, or anything at all on their phone. Just AirDrop a single photo… and you’re ready to go! The method is easy, clean, fun to perform, and allows you to focus on what really matters in magic: your presentation. Picture this: you send your spectator a photo of you holding a playing card — let's say it’s the 3 of Diamonds. You then ask them to choose a card from a deck, and — surprise — it’s a different one: the King of Spades. With a wave of your hand over their phone, the photo visually morphs, transforming the 3 of Diamonds into the King of Spades! That’s just one idea. You can get creative and use PhotoMorph for so much more: fixing "wrong" predictions, time travel routines, transforming one selection into another, making something appear or disappear from the image, creating multiple outs, or combining with other magic tricks (like Double Exposure by Asi Wind, 52 to 1 by Dani DaOrtiz, Free Will, The Architect of Predictions, and more)! KEY FEATURES: - A brand-new, devious method — simple and powerful - Incredibly easy to perform - Perform the effect on your spectator’s phone, with no need to install any Shortcut, App Clip, or anything at all - You end completely clean, with nothing to delete or remove from their device - Multiple ways of performing the transformation, including visually - You can make the photo change even months after you sent it - No assistants needed and no internet connection required - Fully integrated with iOS Shortcuts for advanced users, so you can integrate it to other apps and ideas - Take the photo on the spot - even with your spectator holding a card, a billet, or anything else - Access to an exclusive Facebook users group Thanks for checking out PhotoMorph — I can’t wait to see what you’ll create with it! Let your imagination lead the way. ****************************** DISCLAIMER: • TV performance rights are NOT included with purchase. All TV rights are reserved and available from Gui Del Frate. Please contact Gui at me@guidelfrate.com for details. • This app is a magic trick intended for entertainment purposes only. ****************************** Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Codex by Lloyd Barnes
This app offers a rapid day-of-week calculation and a reference tool for various card stacks. It's designed for practice and quick lookups with customizable feedback options for different environments.
- Day of week calculator
- Speak dates for weekday display
- Optional haptic feedback
- Customizable tones and volume
- Reference for common card stacks
- High-contrast interface
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Codex is a fast day-of-week calculator and card-stack reference tool designed for practice, rehearsal, and quick lookup. It provides accurate results with flexible output options so you can use it in different environments. Day of Week Calculator - Enter or speak a date and Codex displays the correct weekday. - Optional haptic feedback and optional sounds can be enabled for hands-free or silent operation. Customisation - Configure haptic strength, timing, and patterns. - Choose optional tones and volume. Card & Stack Tools - Quick reference and practice utilities for common stacks and arrangements (e.g., Mnemonica, Aronson, Si Stebbins, Eight Kings, and more). - High-contrast, readable interface for rapid lookup. Codex is built to be quick, reliable, and easy to use—whether you’re practicing at home or reviewing information on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Codex by Lloyd Barnes at $49.99 against PhotoMorph's $69.99. Codex by Lloyd Barnes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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PhotoMorph costs $69.99 and Codex by Lloyd Barnes $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for PhotoMorph against 4.0 for Codex by Lloyd Barnes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PhotoMorph ships an update every 5 months, Codex by Lloyd Barnes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoMorph | Codex by Lloyd Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $49.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guilherme Del Frate | Lloyd Barnes |
In-app purchases
PhotoMorph
No in-app purchases
Codex by Lloyd Barnes
No in-app purchases
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