Comparison

Codex Commander vs Tabletop Codex

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

Head to head
About

Codex Commander

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
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Codex Commander; the fastest, smoothest list building app for tabletop miniature wargamers. -Use an intuitive Dual Screen System so you can view what to buy on the left and what’s in your list on the right. - Drag and drop elements lets you mix armies, wargear and categories to your hearts content. - Highlight units to add wargear fast and build your army in minutes. - Collapsible elements mean you never compromise on information - know exactly what you can take and exactly what you've got. - Unlimited list saves let's you build a huge garrison. - When it's time to deploy troops print out your list in an easy read text format and add custom notes. - Share your army list online. T&C's can be found on our website; https://wysiwygwizards.com/codexcommander/termsandconditions/ Remove Ads One Time Purchase: - $0.49 with no expiry date. - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Our terms of use: wysiwygwizards.com/termsandconditions

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

Codex Commander4 screens
Tabletop Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabletop Codex at 4.9 against Codex Commander's 2.7. Tabletop Codex also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 75%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Codex Commander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Tabletop Codex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabletop Codex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletop Codex has 24 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 95% of Tabletop Codex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codex Commander ships an update every 2 months, Tabletop Codex every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Codex Commander versus Tabletop Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex CommanderTabletop Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB19 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperW WizardsPeter Gifford

Customer experience

Codex Commander

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Tabletop Codex

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Codex Commander

Subscriptions2
  • Subscribe Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Subscribe Yearly$2.491 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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 Codex Commander free?
Codex Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tabletop Codex free?
Tabletop Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codex Commander or Tabletop Codex?
Tabletop Codex is rated higher. Codex Commander averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Codex Commander or Tabletop Codex have ads?
Neither Codex Commander nor Tabletop Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codex Commander or Tabletop Codex?
Codex Commander ships an update every 2 months, and Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Most recently, Codex Commander was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on October 30, 2026.

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