# Model Colors vs Tabletop Codex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabletop Codex at 95% against Model Colors's 60%. Tabletop Codex also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Model Colors's advantage is ratings volume (445 vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Colors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tabletop Codex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabletop Codex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Colors has 445 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Model Colors's written reviews are positive against 95% of Tabletop Codex's.

Model Colors ships an update monthly, Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Colors | Tabletop Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-codex/id6596741021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Pointer Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/433372709) | [Peter Gifford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760475666) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-colors/id1200319954)

This app helps hobbyists manage their paint collections for models. Track colors you own, colors you need, and easily share lists. Find similar colors and organize them into custom lists for different projects.

**Highlights:** Track owned and needed paint colors, Browse over 40,000 colors from various brands, Share color lists via email and messaging, Set favorite colors for quick access, Find similar colors using standards or calculations, Create custom color lists for projects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 month subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month subscription | $3.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $5.99 | per year |


### Tabletop Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-codex/id6596741021)

Access and master tabletop game rules with meticulously crafted summaries. Learn and play faster with clear, organized, and searchable rulebooks, including visual references and game insights. Offers a free selection of rulebooks with options to purchase individually or subscribe for full access.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive game rule summaries, Organized and searchable library, Visual references and icons, Logical rule layout, Smart search functionality, Game insights and reviews, Light/dark mode customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tier 1 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Colors free?

Model Colors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabletop Codex free?

Tabletop Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Model Colors or Tabletop Codex?

Tabletop Codex is rated higher. Model Colors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Model Colors or Tabletop Codex have ads?

Neither Model Colors nor Tabletop Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Colors or Tabletop Codex?

Model Colors ships an update monthly, and Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Most recently, Model Colors was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*