MGS Codec vs Dolphin Ctrl
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” !!!!
Dolphin Ctrl
This app transforms your phone into a GameCube controller for the Dolphin emulator. Connect wirelessly to your computer to play games with friends. Performance depends on network and emulator speed.
- Simulates GameCube controller
- Play games on Dolphin emulator
- Use phones as controllers
- Supports multiplayer
- Wireless connectivity
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Dolphin Ctrl simulates a GameCube controller and allows you and your friends to play games on the Dolphin emulator using your phones. Requires running the Dolphin Ctrl Server app on your computer running Dolphin. Download the server and read the instructions at https://github.com/apexskier/dolphin-controller. Note: Dolphin Controller can be slow depending the speed of your WiFi/bluetooth/remote network connect and the speed of the Dolphin emulator itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MGS Codec at 90% against Dolphin Ctrl's 14%. MGS Codec also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MGS Codec holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MGS Codec has 60 ratings behind it against 6, 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 14% of Dolphin Ctrl's.
MGS Codec ships an update every 9 months, Dolphin Ctrl every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MGS Codec | Dolphin Ctrl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Boemia | Cameron Little |
Customer experience
MGS Codec
Dolphin Ctrl
In-app purchases
MGS Codec
No in-app purchases
Dolphin Ctrl
No in-app purchases
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