Comparison

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts 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

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

Enhance Apple's Shortcuts app with over 130 powerful new actions. Utilize advanced tools like OCR, document scanning, music integration, and NFC for deeper automation. Create custom app-like experiences and manage data across devices.

Highlights
  • 130+ powerful new actions for Shortcuts
  • On-device text recognition (OCR)
  • NFC Read + Write
  • Style and render text to images
  • Global variables for data storage
  • Create custom app-like experiences with Preview Tool
  • Apple Music integration
Features
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Toolbox Pro gives you 130+ powerful new actions to use within Apple’s Shortcuts app. Tools include the latest iOS technologies: • iOS document scanner • Lightning-fast, on-device text recognition (OCR) • Tag files • Manipulate reminders and calendar events with more options than Shortcuts • Apple Music tools give you access to the whole catalogue of 60 million songs (Apple Music subscription required) • Transcribe speech from audio files • Add contacts and contact groups • Get workouts and activity summaries from Health • TouchID/FaceID authentication • Style and render text to images • NFC Read + Write • Image filters • Create photo albums • The Preview Tool lets you present text, images, rich URLs & interactive maps with flexible layouts. Add your own buttons to create your own app-like experience • Global variables let you store data between shortcuts and devices • Menu creator • Icon generator • Recognise objects in images using machine learning • Get current motion of device (driving, walking etc) • Full-screen text input box • Remove duplicates from list • Quick-match text before, after or between words • Device details like orientation/is dark mode on/is audio playing/is silent mode on And many, many more. Get nearly 40 tools for *FREE*, unlock everything with a single in-app purchase. You can find detailed descriptions of what each tool does in the app along with *lots* of example shortcuts to get you started. This app supports dark mode, voice control and dynamic type. Privacy policy spoilers: I don’t store any of your data or track you. (Read more: www.toolboxpro.app/privacy-policy)

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

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts4 screens
Tabletop Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tabletop Codex at 95% against Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's 65%. Tabletop Codex also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's advantage is ratings volume (432 vs 23). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts has 432 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts's written reviews are positive against 95% of Tabletop Codex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabletop Codex every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts versus Tabletop Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolbox Pro for ShortcutsTabletop Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (432 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings432 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.513.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnailed It Development LtdPeter Gifford

Customer experience

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

All ratings432 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative27.1%

Tabletop Codex

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

Bugs and requests

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Clipboard issues
  • List manipulation bugs
  • Haptic feedback not working
  • Example shortcuts not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Sort numbers action
  • Custom repeat action
  • Detect if other apps are open
  • Share multiple shortcuts at once
  • Ability to read AAE files and photo edits
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  • SD card management
  • Detect currently running shortcut
  • Mac version

Tabletop Codex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts

One-time4
  • Tip Jar - Small$0.99
  • Tip Jar - Medium$2.99
  • Tip Jar - Large$4.99
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  • Toolbox Pro Premium$5.99
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 Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts free?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts 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, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Tabletop Codex?
Tabletop Codex is rated higher. Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Tabletop Codex have ads?
Neither Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts nor Tabletop Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts or Tabletop Codex?
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Most recently, Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on June 9, 2026.

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