Comparison

StelaClock 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

StelaClock

Discover the Mayan calendar and number system with this educational clock app. It displays the current time and date using Mayan glyphs and a Base 20 notation, offering a unique way to experience ancient Maya culture.

Highlights
  • Mayan calendar display
  • Mayan number system
  • Vigesimal (Base 20) notation
  • Sophisticated calendar converter
  • Mayan glyph numerals
  • Daily use clock
Features
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Explore the world of the Mayan calendar — and keep a beautiful day clock for everyday curiosity. StelaClock is a modern rebuild of the classic Mayan-inspired clock: a living Tzolk’in wheel for today, Long Count and Haab alongside it, and a Gregorian → Mayan date converter. Educational and contemplative — not fortune-telling. No account. No subscription. Everything runs on your iPhone. TODAY — YOUR LIVING CLOCK • See today’s day sign, tone, and glyph on a multi-ring Tzolk’in wheel • One-line energy for the day — gentle reflection, not a full reading engine • Current Cycles show Long Count place values (bak’tun · k’atun · tun) in progress • Day tones use classic bar-and-dot Mayan numerals • The highlighted kin (sign + tone) changes once per local calendar day at midnight • The gentle wheel spin is decorative only — hours and minutes do not advance the calendar CONVERT — ANY DATE • Pick a Gregorian date • Instant Tzolk’in (sign + tone), Haab, Long Count, and Calendar Round • Copy or Share results for notes, travel, or study • Convert historical dates too — including milestones such as the bak’tun completion of December 21, 2012 — as calendar history, not a live countdown EXPLORE — MOVE THROUGH THE CYCLE • Step day by day or jump ±13 (Wavespell) and ±260 (full Tzolk’in round) • Ring, timeline, and grid views of the same selected date • Optional Haab and Long Count labels, plus why the date matters (trecena, year bearer, night lord) PROFILES — LIGHT & LOCAL • Save up to 30 people with birth dates • Birth signature, upcoming alignment / return days, and optional mood history • Data stays on your device PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No login, no cloud account, no ads SDK • Optional daily reminder via Apple’s local notifications (you choose the time) • Themes: Mystic, Minimal, and Stone FOR LEARNING AND REFLECTION StelaClock uses classical Mayan calendar math (GMT correlation 584283). The Long Count uses the Maya’s modified base-20 (vigesimal) place values — shown as readable cycle fields, not a digital hours-and-minutes wall clock. Results can differ from other apps or traditions. Content is educational and entertainment — not medical, financial, legal, or professional advice, and not a substitute for living cultural teaching. Apple Watch and widgets are planned for a later update — not included in this release. Privacy Policy: https://mayanchart.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mayanchart.com/terms Support: support@mayanchart.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

StelaClock4 screens
Tabletop Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabletop Codex at Free against StelaClock's $3.99. Tabletop Codex also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 29 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). StelaClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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

Tabletop Codex is free to download; StelaClock costs $3.99 up front. Tabletop Codex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StelaClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabletop Codex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of StelaClock's written reviews are positive against 95% of Tabletop Codex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StelaClock ships an update every 29 months, Tabletop Codex every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
StelaClock versus Tabletop Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStelaClockTabletop Codex
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGary SagguPeter Gifford

Customer experience

StelaClock

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Tabletop Codex

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

In-app purchases

None

StelaClock

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 StelaClock free?
StelaClock costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabletop Codex free?
Tabletop Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StelaClock or Tabletop Codex?
Tabletop Codex is rated higher. StelaClock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do StelaClock or Tabletop Codex have ads?
Neither StelaClock nor Tabletop Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StelaClock or Tabletop Codex?
StelaClock ships an update every 29 months, and Tabletop Codex every 11 days. Most recently, StelaClock was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tabletop Codex on October 1, 2026.

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