Comparison

Tabletop Codex vs MyScoreTracker

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

Head to head
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/.

About

MyScoreTracker

Easily track scores for board games with this app. It supports up to 12 players with customizable settings, quick score entry, and performance statistics. It also offers dedicated score sheets for over 200 popular board games.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 player support
  • Customizable player settings
  • Quick score entry
  • Performance tracking and statistics
  • Over 200 dedicated score sheets
  • Game management features
  • Ergonomic interface options
Features
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MyScoreTracker makes tracking board game scores easy! Use a flexible score counter or dedicated score sheets with automatic calculations. Spend less time counting points and more time enjoying your games. AUTOMATED BOARD GAME SCORE SHEETS Say goodbye to paper score sheets and tedious calculations! Choose from hundreds of dedicated score sheets for popular board games. Enter your scores and let the app calculate totals, bonuses, and special scoring rules automatically. Supported games include: 7 Wonders, Agricola, Ark Nova, Cascadia, Dorfromantik, Everdell, Forest Shuffle, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Terraforming Mars, Wingspan, and many more! Explore the complete, regularly updated list: https://myscoretracker.app/available-games FLEXIBLE SCORE COUNTER Keep track of scores during any board game, card game, or party game. • Up to 12 players • Customizable names, colors, and starting scores • Quick point addition and subtraction • Live rankings and scoring indicators • Random first player • Built-in timers and dice • Adjustable game settings FAST AND INTUITIVE • Quick score entry with a numeric keypad • Instant or delayed point adjustments • Haptic feedback • Easy game restart HISTORY AND STATISTICS • Save and review your games • Track scores and rankings • Explore statistics and charts • Recreate previous games • Import, export, and share game data CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE • Light and dark themes • Customizable backgrounds • Left-handed mode • Multiple languages • Flexible settings OFFLINE, PRIVATE AND AD-FREE • Score games offline (download dedicated score sheets beforehand) • No account required • No ads or trackers • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases • One-time purchase Whether you're playing strategy games, family games, or card games, MyScoreTracker is your companion for easier scorekeeping. Focus on playing. MyScoreTracker handles the scores!

Screenshots

Tabletop Codex4 screens
MyScoreTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabletop Codex at Free against MyScoreTracker's $0.99. Tabletop Codex also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). MyScoreTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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; MyScoreTracker costs $0.99 up front. Tabletop Codex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyScoreTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tabletop Codex against 4.9 for MyScoreTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 96% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletop Codex ships an update every 11 days, MyScoreTracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabletop Codex versus MyScoreTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletop CodexMyScoreTracker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better4.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews95.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter GiffordFabrice Belot

Customer experience

Tabletop Codex

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

MyScoreTracker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%

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
None

MyScoreTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletop Codex free?
Tabletop Codex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyScoreTracker free?
MyScoreTracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabletop Codex or MyScoreTracker?
Tabletop Codex is rated higher. Tabletop Codex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MyScoreTracker averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Tabletop Codex or MyScoreTracker have ads?
Neither Tabletop Codex nor MyScoreTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop Codex or MyScoreTracker?
Tabletop Codex ships an update every 11 days, and MyScoreTracker every 5 days. Most recently, Tabletop Codex was updated on October 18, 2026 and MyScoreTracker on October 17, 2026.

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