# Codex Commander vs Tabletop Codex

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Codex Commander | Tabletop Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-commander-army-builder/id1436610539/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-codex/id6596741021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [W Wizards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436610538) | [Peter Gifford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760475666) |

## 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 |


### Tabletop Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-codex/id6596741021)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tier 1 Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 November 2, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on October 30, 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.*