Comparison

WebFX vs Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

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

Head to head
About

WebFX

This app allows you to perform a magic trick where a spectator names any playing card, and it appears in a photograph on their own device's website. It requires no accomplice and can even provide a free customizable website if you don't have one.

Highlights
  • Spectator uses their own device
  • No accomplice needed
  • Free customizable website provided
  • Easy to perform
  • No memory work
  • Any card can be named
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A playing card prediction effect with a borrowed phone. - A spectator visits a website on THEIR OWN phone, tablet or computer. - You point out a photograph on the site. - BEFORE they see the full image, you then ask them to name any playing card. - The spectator then looks at the photo that has been on the screen of their own device the entire time to see a perfect match! WebFX directs potential clients to your website, with no accomplice required. Don't have a website? No problem! WebFX provides you with a free customisable site. * Very EASY to perform. * NO memory work! * ANY card can be named. * Your phone is NOT in play. * The spectator is ALREADY on your website before thinking of a card. * Works with ANY modern device. Note: - This app lets you use WebFX with photos of stock playing cards. These can be changed to photographs of yourself with cards with an upgrade after purchase. Please check with your web host if either iframes or loading external javascript are supported. - WebFX provides all users with a customisable single page site to use for the effect. - Video and audio broadcasting of any description (including TV, radio and Internet) of this effect is prohibited without the written consent of its creator. WebFX includes a Pro Upgrade which can be purchased via a one-time fee or via a monthly subscription. The Pro Upgrade gives access to more images, more input methods, the ability to embed the image to an existing website, setting your own image, plus more functionality within the app. If choosing to subscribe, note: - Your Pro Upgrade payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription any time. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period by going to your iOS Account Settings after purchase. - The current subscription price is $0.99 USD/month, but a lifetime purchase is available. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://tinyhost.pw/privacy/webfx.php

About

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

This tool allows magicians and mentalists to create dynamic prediction templates that update an Instagram bio with real-time spectator input. It offers various capture methods and output destinations for seamless performance integration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Instagram bio updates
  • Multiple capture methods (API, cards, numbers, book tests)
  • Various output destinations
  • Guided setup wizard
  • Cloud sync for templates and settings
  • Companion app and accessory support
Features
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Hydra Pro is a professional performance tool for magicians and mentalists, designed for an exclusive community of performers. Access requires a one-time In-App Purchase of $149.99. WHAT IT DOES Create prediction templates that dynamically update your Instagram bio with real-time data. HOW IT WORKS • Create a template with an opener, a capture method, and a closer. • Tap Perform — the app captures the input and posts it to your Instagram bio. • The spectator checks your bio and sees their thought written there. CAPTURE METHODS (included with purchase) • Live API Polling — connect to services like Inject, Lumen, WikiTest, Goo, Elips, and more.. • Playing Cards — value and suit selection via swipe gestures • Numbers — digit capture via swipe input • Book Tests — word selection from customizable word lists • URL Schemes — receive predictions from companion apps OUTPUT DESTINATIONS • Instagram Bio (primary) • Glyphs Portal • Motherboard • QR Genie • Apple Watch companion • Bluetooth accessories (Lumen Duo, Lumen Eye, PeekSmith) KEY FEATURES • Guided setup wizard — create your first template in under a minute • Multiple themes — Neon Violet, Dark Blue, Luxury Gold, Midnight Green • Cloud sync — templates and settings backed up automatically • Post-prediction notifications — know when your bio is updated • Per-template configuration — each template remembers its own settings • Background polling — the app stays active while you perform COMPANION SUPPORT • Apple Watch — see captured values on your wrist • Bluetooth accessories — Lumen Duo, Lumen Eye, PeekSmith • URL Schemes — integrate with Nexus, Glyphs, Omega Board, Subliminal, Icons, Timesmith, and any app that supports URL callbacks BUILT FOR PERFORMERS Designed by performers, for performers. Every detail is crafted to make your performance seamless. * Access requires a one-time In-App Purchase of $149.99. * Requires an active Instagram account for bio updates. Internet connection required for API polling and cloud sync.

Screenshots

WebFX4 screens
Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim at fortnightly against WebFX's every 2 months. Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). WebFX's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WebFX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebFX has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of WebFX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebFX ships an update every 2 months, Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebFX versus Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebFXHydra Pro by Shameer Salim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (112 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc KersteinShameer Salim

Customer experience

WebFX

All ratings112 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WebFX

Subscriptions1
  • WebFX Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • WebFX Pro$9.99
  • WebFX Custom$41.99
  • WebFX Premium$49.99
1 purchases

Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

One-time1
  • Hydra Pro$149.99

Questions

Is WebFX free?
WebFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim free?
Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebFX or Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim?
Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim is rated higher. WebFX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebFX or Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim have ads?
Neither WebFX nor Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebFX or Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim?
WebFX ships an update every 2 months, and Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim fortnightly. Most recently, WebFX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim on November 5, 2026.

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