MGS Codec vs Hyrule Companion
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 Companion
Track your progress in Zelda games with this unofficial guide. It functions as a checklist, walkthrough, and item tracker, helping you find collectibles based on story progression. Your game data syncs via iCloud for seamless continuation across devices.
- 100% completion checklist
- Item tracking
- Story progression-based item availability
- Location hints
- iCloud backup and sync
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Ever wanted to 100% a Zelda game but haven't found a good way to track what items you have and which ones you still need? This app is part checklist, walkthrough, and item tracker. You can see what items are available for you to get based off story progression and get hints to where they may be located. All of you game information is backed up to iCloud so you can pick up where you left off on any device. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial app and has no affiliation with Nintendo CO. Ltd. or its subsidies. The Legend of Zelda and all related trademarks are owned by Nintendo.
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Verdict
MGS Codec and Hyrule Companion both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of MGS Codec's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hyrule Companion's. MGS Codec also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). Hyrule Companion's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (514 vs 61). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MGS Codec against 4.8 for Hyrule Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyrule Companion has 514 ratings behind it against 61, 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 75% of Hyrule Companion's.
MGS Codec ships an update every 9 months, Hyrule Companion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MGS Codec | Hyrule Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (61 ratings) | 4.8 (514 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 514 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Boemia | Jacob McCloud |
Customer experience
MGS Codec
Hyrule Companion
Bugs and requests
MGS Codec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hyrule Companion
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect item location information
- Verification process not working properly
- Compatibility issues on certain platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Add more Zelda game versions and spin-offs
- Integrate Zelda Dungeon guides directly into the app
- Implement completion percentage and item checklists for BOTW and TOTK
- Provide an ad-free paid version
In-app purchases
MGS Codec
No in-app purchases
Hyrule Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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