MGS Codec vs The Elder Scrolls Map
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” !!!!
The Elder Scrolls Map
Explore the vast world of Skyrim with a comprehensive, unofficial companion guide. Discover all locations, quests, and hidden items with an interactive map. Save your progress to track your discoveries and plan your next adventure.
- Interactive maps of Skyrim and DLC areas
- All quests and locations marked
- Track Dragon priest masks and Deadric artifacts
- Mark found locations with checkboxes
- Save game progress for organized exploration
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Download now the best guide for The Elder Scrolls V. Want to find the nearest Dwemer ruin, or fight some dragon to get a new word of power? Here you will find a detailed map of all Skyrim, with all the caves, tombs, cities and more. You'll also be able to save your progress in the game, so you'll be able to keep your map organized and explore new places more easily. All features included: - Maps of Skyrim, Solstheim, Soul Cairn, Forgotten Vale and Blackreach. - All quests - Dragon priest masks - Dragon walls - Unusual gems (Stones of Barenziah) - Deadric artifacts - Enchantments - Skill books - Standing stones - Houses - Crimson Nirnroot locations - Fishes and fishing spots - Checkboxes to mark your found locations *Some items are only unlocked after purchase. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dwTiM22C9ObtIT2iNswdweCVxp_jcbI-/view?usp=share_link Terms of use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SJQpmeiwEzhMq_URWctfb09pDC3-FbrV/view?usp=share_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MGS Codec at none against The Elder Scrolls Map's 5. MGS Codec also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). The Elder Scrolls Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 60). On price, rating, 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. The Elder Scrolls Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. MGS Codec asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MGS Codec against 4.7 for The Elder Scrolls Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elder Scrolls Map has 1.2K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of MGS Codec's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Elder Scrolls Map's.
MGS Codec ships an update every 9 months, The Elder Scrolls Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MGS Codec | The Elder Scrolls Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 67.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Boemia | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda |
Customer experience
MGS Codec
The Elder Scrolls Map
Bugs and requests
MGS Codec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Elder Scrolls Map
Reported bugs
3 issues- Locations not showing names
- Crash on startup after update
- Paywall reappearing after purchase
Requested features
6 requests- Add alchemy recipes
- Include Solstheim map
- Add ability to track progress
- Integrate with game saves
- Add perks and skill trees
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- Include all quests and unique items
In-app purchases
MGS Codec
No in-app purchases
The Elder Scrolls Map
- Full access (3 Months)$1.993 Months
- Premium version$0.99
- Premium version$1.99
- Premium version$2.99
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- Lifetime purchase$7.99
Questions
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