Comparison

FF IV vs LoL Codex

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

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About

FF IV

Embark on an epic sequel to a classic RPG, featuring a full 3-D remake with returning heroes and new characters. Explore ten interconnected tales, engage in strategic combat influenced by lunar phases, and utilize powerful band abilities.

Highlights
  • Full 3-D remake
  • Ten playable tales
  • Active Time Battle system
  • Lunar phase combat influence
  • Band Abilities
  • Minimap and world map
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FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is available on iPhone, iPad! With a full 3-D remake, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS can now be played as never before. Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds many years after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Classic characters make their return alongside several new heroes, such as Ceodore, son of Cecil and Rosa. - Ten Playable Tales Begin your journey with "Ceodore's Tale." Complete it to unlock the tales of six additional characters, which can be played in any order, and then return to the core story with "Kain's Tale," "The Lunarian's Tale," and "The Crystals." A total of ten tales in all, and all contained in FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS. - Active Time Battle Take control of exhilarating combat made possible by the non-stop action in Square Enix's iconic battle system. - Lunar Phases Feel the moon's presence in combat, as its waxing and waning influences the potency of attacks and abilities of all combatants. Lunar phases cycle naturally with the passage of in-game time, or when resting at an inn, tent, or cottage. - Band Abilities Combine the strength of your party members to awesome effect with Band abilities that can be unlocked through in-game events or by leveling your characters' Affinity. - Minimap Keep an eye on your current location and nearby surroundings, or tap for quick access to the world map. - Game Center Support Step up to meet all-new challenges offered by dozens of achievements. - Widescreen Support Enjoy fullscreen display on iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c. STORY Seventeen years have passed since the war's end, and the son born to King Cecil and Queen Rosa of Baron has grown into a young man. Prince Ceodore has enlisted in the airship fleet known as the Red Wings, eager to meet the expectations demanded of his blood and station. Yet once more another moon has appeared in the sky, and with it vast hordes of monsters intent on destruction. The brief peace enjoyed by the Blue Planet now stands threatened under the shadow of impending catastrophe.

About

LoL Codex

This unofficial fan app provides comprehensive information on all League of Legends champions, including their lore, abilities, and updated news. It also offers quick access to game statistics and updates, making it a valuable resource for players.

Highlights
  • League of Legends champion encyclopedia
  • Champion lore and abilities
  • Fast updates for new champions
  • Game news and developer blog links
  • Quick match history search
  • Champion skill videos
Features
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■ Champion Codex Browse every champion by role and search by name or by the English champion ID. For every champion you get: • Passive and Q/W/E/R abilities • Cooldowns, costs, and per-rank values • Lore and base stats • Tips for playing as them and against them • The full skin list with full-screen viewing • A board just for that champion Favorite champions stay at the top of the list. ■ Item Codex Search items by name or nickname, and filter by tag: Health, Attack Damage, Ability Power, Ability Haste, Movement Speed, and more. Total cost, combine cost, sell value, and stats come with a build graph. Tap through components and upgrades to follow a build path. ■ Rune Codex All five paths at a glance: Precision, Domination, Sorcery, Resolve, and Inspiration. Read the keystone and rows 1 to 3 in order, and expand any rune for a description with the real numbers. ■ Summoners' Plaza Every champion has a board of its own. Ahri talk belongs on the Ahri board, patch opinions on the Patch Debate board. Pick a match and a board opens for that match too. Read every board together in one feed, or filter down to one. A post can carry a title, body text, one photo, and a poll. Comments, replies, and mentions keep the conversation going. ■ Match History Look up a summoner by Riot ID (name + #tag). The tag picks the right region for you (NA1, JP1, EUW1, and the rest), and your own summoner plus recent searches are saved for one-tap access. The app does not calculate or analyze match history itself. It opens OP.GG in a browser inside the app. ■ News and Match Schedule Riot's official notices, patch notes, dev blogs, updates, store news, and esports news in one list, with comments on every article. Choose which regional Riot site the news comes from: KR, US, JP, TW, VN, or BR. The schedule covers LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, CBLOL, LCP, LJL, and VCS, plus MSI, Worlds, and First Stand, with filters for the leagues you follow. Teams, times, and results by date, from last week to a month ahead. ■ Seven Languages Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Brazilian Portuguese. Switch any time in Settings, and champion info and news follow along. ■ Notifications and Safety Turn notifications on or off by type: comments, replies, mentions, upvotes, and poll closings. You can also keep them quiet overnight. Every post and comment can be reported or blocked. Profanity and links are filtered automatically, and posts that collect reports can be hidden automatically. You can delete your account at any time. Deleting it removes the posts, comments, and photos you wrote along with it. Champion, item, and rune information is built on data published by Riot Games, and updates with new champions and patches. Light and dark appearance are both supported, following your device setting. This is a fan app built by an independent developer. It is not affiliated with Riot Games. For ages 14 and up. Contact: 7577ksj@gmail.com LoL Codex isn't created by Riot Games. League of Legends and all associated properties are trademarks or registered trademarks of Riot Games, Inc.

Screenshots

FF IV4 screens
LoL Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LoL Codex at Free against FF IV's $14.99. LoL Codex also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). FF IV's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On 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

LoL Codex is free to download; FF IV costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FF IV ships an update every 11 months, LoL Codex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FF IV versus LoL Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFF IVLoL Codex
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (195 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings195 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size591 MB16 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.SeongJun Kim

Customer experience

FF IV

All ratings195 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative29.5%

LoL Codex

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

FF IV

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Sound/music not working on some devices
  • Game crashes during specific story segments (Luca character issues)
  • Save points disappearing after extended play
  • Targeting system malfunction with Dance and Jive abilities
  • Equipment not displaying properly after battle
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  • Missing content from bonus dungeons and final dungeon bosses
  • Rare tail monster spawn issues tied to moon phases
  • Missing bonus tails despite purchase
  • Game freezes and crashes on certain iOS versions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support (Bluetooth, MFi, Backbone)
  • Cloud save functionality across devices
  • Voice acting for cutscenes
  • Original SNES music option
  • Challenge dungeons from other versions
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  • Bonus bosses and cameo encounters
  • Full screen support for modern devices
  • iCloud backup feature
  • Original sprite graphics option
  • Auto-leveling system for characters
  • Retina display support for iPad

LoL Codex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FF IV

No in-app purchases

None

LoL Codex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FF IV free?
FF IV costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoL Codex free?
LoL Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FF IV or LoL Codex have ads?
Neither FF IV nor LoL Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FF IV or LoL Codex?
FF IV ships an update every 11 months, and LoL Codex weekly. Most recently, FF IV was updated on October 17, 2026 and LoL Codex on October 16, 2026.

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