Comparison

Launch Bay Next vs Tabletop Codex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Launch Bay Next

Build and manage your X-Wing miniatures game squadrons with a user-friendly interface. This fan-made tool is regularly updated to help you strategize and prepare for your games.

Highlights
  • Squadron builder
  • Clean user interface
  • Frequent over-the-air updates
  • X-Wing miniatures game support
Features
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Launch Bay Next is a squadron builder for X-Wing The Miniatures Game with a clean user interface and is frequently updated (most often over the air)! ----------------- Disclaimer: X-Wing: The Miniatures Game is a trademark of Fantasy Flight Games Launch Bay is the work of a fan, and is not in any way endorsed by Fantasy Flight Games, Lucasfilm Ltd., Disney och Twentieth Century Fox and is intended for entertainment and information purposes only. Star Wars, the Star Wars logo, all names and pictures of Star Wars characters, vehicles and any other Star Wars related items are registered trademarks and/or copyrights of Lucasfilm Ltd., and their respective trademark and copyright holders. For mor information on X-Wing: The Miniatures Game please visit http://www.fantasyflightgames.com

About

Tabletop Codex

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
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It’s never been easier to learn and master your favorite tabletop games! Tabletop Codex is your essential tool for reading and referencing game rules, featuring meticulously crafted summaries by The Esoteric Order of Gamers. Learn and play games faster, never make a mistake, and and never get stuck looking for that crucial rule again. Since 2004, The Esoteric Order of Gamers has curated the largest collection of game rules summaries and reference sheets worldwide. Complex rulebooks are condensed into clear, succinct summaries that retain every crucial detail. Finally, this expertise is available in a portable, searchable app designed for ease of use. Unlike other tabletop game rulebook apps, Tabletop Codex utilizes bespoke summaries optimized specifically for this platform. Each game's rules are reorganized into logical and consistent formats, transforming chaotic manuals into digestible sections that enhance learning and gameplay clarity. Key Features: • Comprehensive Game Coverage: Over 200 popular board, card, and tabletop miniatures games at launch, with new games added all the time. • Organized and Searchable: Easily find games using the intuitive visual or text FIND section, then favourite your chosen games to move them to the LIBRARY tab. • Visual References: Game rules include essential icons and images directly from the game. Tap icons to view full-screen images for enhanced clarity. • Logical Layout: Rules are divided into clear sections and subsections, ensuring effortless navigation and quick reference during gameplay. • Smart Search: Instantly locate specific rules with our innovative search mode, pinpointing exact sections where your search term appears. • Game Insights: Each rulebook includes a box image, game basics, and a concise review by Esoteric Order of Gamers creator, Peter Gifford. • Customizable Interface: Switch between light and dark modes with a tap. On iPad, utilize fullscreen mode for an optimized viewing experience. • Device Compatibility: Supports portrait mode on iPhone and both portrait and landscape modes on iPad, with added functionality for even easier navigation on the iPad. • Free Access to 5 Rulebooks! Start your gaming journey with 5 complimentary rulebooks included when you download the app. Each rulebook provides essential game summaries to enhance your gameplay experience right away. • Flexible payment methods: You can choose to buy individual game rulebooks separately, or subscribe to unlock the entire app and get full access to all existing and future rulebooks. Subscribe per month or opt for the special discounted yearly rate. Tabletop Codex is free to download and use. Should you choose to upgrade to Tabletop Codex Premium, we offer two auto-renewing subscription option for $3.99USD/month, and $39.99USD/year: Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at https://www.orderofgamers.com/terms-and-conditions/ and https://www.orderofgamers.com/privacy-policy/.

Screenshots

Launch Bay Next4 screens
Tabletop Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabletop Codex at 4.9 against Launch Bay Next's 4.3. Tabletop Codex also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 77%). Launch Bay Next's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (127 vs 23). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabletop Codex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Launch Bay Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabletop Codex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launch Bay Next has 127 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Launch Bay Next's written reviews are positive against 95% of Tabletop Codex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launch Bay Next ships an update every 2 months, Tabletop Codex every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Launch Bay Next versus Tabletop Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunch Bay NextTabletop Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (127 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre LindPeter Gifford

Customer experience

Launch Bay Next

All ratings127 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

Tabletop Codex

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Launch Bay Next

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • T-70 weapon hardpoints missing
  • Wartime Loadout for B-Wing NR2 Y-Wing missing
  • Filter to hide non-collection items missing
  • Cannot add weapon upgrades for Resistance T-70 (2.0 Legacy)
  • App crashes when adding Upsilon for First Order (2.0 Legacy)
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  • App crashes when selecting Starkiller Base Pilot
  • Team point totals recalculate incorrectly after closing app (iOS)
  • XWA points not loading correctly
  • Loses login and does not load squads after closing and reopening
  • GUI broken after adding support for other languages
  • Gideon Hask TIE/ln pilot listed incorrectly
  • Bug when inputting tournament dates (blank dropdown)
  • Bossk taping out at 666666 on Z-95 Headhunter
  • App won't load after deleting and reinstalling (connected to FB)
  • App freezes on home screen
  • App crashes and hangs during loading
  • App support link not working
  • App won't load after opening again
  • App does not open after last update
  • App crashes since most recent update
  • Separatist and Republic ships cost zero
  • Veteran Turret Gunner missing
  • Cards only available when others are present do not appear
  • RZ-2 A-Wing listed with 0 hull and no shields
  • Wave II not showing in Collection section
  • Maul cannot be added to a Rebel list with Ezra Bridger
  • Lambda shuttle crew deletion issue
  • Astromechs with same ability listed
  • Auzituk Gunship actions incorrect (reinforcement not coordinate)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Filter to hide non-collection items
  • Improve filtering logic (narrow results)
  • Add rules reference tab
  • Add simple game tracking
  • Add damage card search
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  • Download all images on WiFi
  • Support for iPad displays
  • Add card art
  • Incorporate 'your collection' feature
  • Spanish translation support

Tabletop Codex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Launch Bay Next

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tabletop Codex

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tier 1 Unlock$0.99
  • Tier 3 Unlock$2.99
  • Tier 2 Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Launch Bay Next free?
Launch Bay Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabletop Codex free?
Tabletop Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Launch Bay Next or Tabletop Codex?
Tabletop Codex is rated higher. Launch Bay Next averages 4.3 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Launch Bay Next or Tabletop Codex have ads?
Neither Launch Bay Next nor Tabletop Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Launch Bay Next or Tabletop Codex?
Launch Bay Next ships an update every 2 months, and Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Most recently, Launch Bay Next was updated on September 4, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on June 9, 2026.

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