# Codex Commander vs Brushrage

The clearest difference is rating: Brushrage at 4.8 against Codex Commander's 2.7. Brushrage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Codex Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codex Commander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Brushrage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brushrage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushrage has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Codex Commander's written reviews are positive against 97% of Brushrage's.

Codex Commander ships an update every 2 months, Brushrage weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codex Commander | Brushrage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-commander-army-builder/id1436610539/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushrage/id1575265274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [W Wizards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436610538) | [Sebastian Kohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575265276) |

## What reviewers say

### Codex Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-commander-army-builder/id1436610539)

This app helps tabletop miniature wargamers quickly build and manage their army lists. It features a dual-screen system, drag-and-drop functionality, and unlimited saves for easy list creation and sharing. Print your final lists with custom notes for deployment.

**Highlights:** Dual Screen System, Drag and drop elements, Highlight units for fast wargear addition, Collapsible elements for clear information, Unlimited list saves, Printable lists with custom notes, Share army lists online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Subscribe Yearly | $2.49 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Brushrage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushrage/id1575265274)

Organize and track your miniature painting projects, progress, and paint collections. Features a vast paint library, paint set creation, and custom paint mixing with physical-based color calculations. Reference paints in images and share your work.

**Highlights:** Project organization and tracking, Model collection management, Extensive paint library, Paint set and palette creation, Custom paint mixing, Image paint referencing, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codex Commander free?

Codex Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brushrage free?

Brushrage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codex Commander or Brushrage?

Brushrage is rated higher. Codex Commander averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Brushrage averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Codex Commander or Brushrage have ads?

Neither Codex Commander nor Brushrage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codex Commander or Brushrage?

Codex Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Brushrage weekly. Most recently, Codex Commander was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brushrage on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*