MGS Codec vs Hyrule Compendium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MGS Codec
This fanmade dialer emulates the iconic 'CODEC' style for making calls. Users can input numbers directly or select contacts from their address book to initiate calls using the custom interface. The app also features customizable themes and a fun element of discovering hidden frequencies.
- CODEC style dialer interface
- Call contacts from address book
- Customizable themes
- Shake to change theme
- Discover hidden frequencies
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A fanmade dialer with the memorable ‘CODEC’ style This app lets you call any number by inserting the digits in a custom fanmade dialer. Shake your Codec Phone and choose a new theme!!! It is also possibile to open app your Contacts book and call your friends’ numbers through the ‘CODEC’. Are you sure you remember all the original codec frequencies? Have fun finding them in different themes! An hint: Use it with “Volume Up” !!!!
Hyrule Compendium
This app serves as a comprehensive guide for completing your in-game compendium. It helps you discover rare creatures, items, and explore the entire map with detailed location information. A checklist feature allows you to track your progress effectively.
- Creature and item details
- Progress checklist
- Detailed map with locations
- Treasure finding
- Unlockable features
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Do you need a little help completing your Hyrule Compendium? Want to explore the entire map, find all the treasures, unlock the most valuable features? This app will help you to find all rare creatures or items. It is an indispensable pocket companion for your fun times. Features that the app offers: - Details of all creatures, equipment, creatures and so on - A checklist to keep track of your progress - A map with detailed location *Some items are only unlocked after purchase. Hyrule Compendium is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Nintendo Co. Ltd. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance is permitted until withdrawal from Nintendo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MGS Codec at 90% against Hyrule Compendium's 46%. MGS Codec also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Hyrule Compendium's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (412 vs 60). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Hyrule Compendium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MGS Codec asks for nothing beyond the download.
MGS Codec holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyrule Compendium has 412 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of MGS Codec's written reviews are positive against 46% of Hyrule Compendium's.
MGS Codec ships an update every 9 months, Hyrule Compendium fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MGS Codec | Hyrule Compendium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | 4.5 (412 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 45.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 412 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Boemia | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda |
Customer experience
MGS Codec
Hyrule Compendium
Bugs and requests
MGS Codec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hyrule Compendium
Reported bugs
6 issues- Unable to purchase
- Data copied and pasted, inaccurate
- Numbering is wrong
- Text doesn't fit properly
- Blue moblins don't have 3000 health
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- Cannot add things to compendium
Requested features
8 requests- Add tips section
- Add enter button
- Add TOTK health, defense, durability, damage
- Add Spanish language option
- Make everything free
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- Unlock all sections at once
- Fix text fitting on screen
- Add a button that says enter
In-app purchases
MGS Codec
No in-app purchases
Hyrule Compendium
- Full version$0.99
Questions
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