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Pocket Codex

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Free plan iOS
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Spec score 7.3 #15 of 19 in Video Game Guide Platforms

What it is

Pocket Codex is a free iOS app for organizing and reading retro game guides. It imports HTML, plain text, and PDF files, then saves them directly to the device for offline reading. The app remembers where you left off in each guide, and a game can hold several related files, such as a walkthrough, manual, or HTML map. Built-in iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize the library across devices using the same iCloud account. Stored games and guides are kept in a device folder named PocketCodex, which can be backed up. The app does not require an account and says it does not collect, store, or share personally identifiable information. Its privacy policy says guides and preferences remain local and are not used for analytics, advertising, or tracking; Apple services may collect limited technical data. The App Store listing requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad. The maker says Pocket Codex started with iOS and recommends a separate Android app, Pixel Guide, for a similar experience. Video is not a core focus, though HTML files can technically embed a video player.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Pocket Codex is an app for retro game guides.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Android availability
The maker says Pocket Codex started with iOS and recommends a separate Android app called Pixel Guide for a similar experience.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Backup
The device folder named PocketCodex contains stored games and guides and can be backed up.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Compatibility
The App Store listing requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Data collection
Pocket Codex says it does not collect, store, or share personally identifiable information and does not require an account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Developer
The App Store lists Anthony John Caccese as the developer and seller.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Guide organization
Each game can contain multiple guides, including walkthroughs, manuals, and HTML maps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
iCloud integration
Built-in iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize the library across devices using the same iCloud account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Offline use
Guides are saved directly to the device for reading without an internet connection.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Privacy and analytics
The privacy policy says guides and preferences remain local and are not used for analytics, advertising, or tracking.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Progress tracking
Pocket Codex automatically remembers where you left off in each guide.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Support contact
Privacy questions can be sent to [email protected].Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Supported files
The app imports and views HTML, plain text (TXT), and PDF files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Third-party services
The app says it does not share data with third-party advertising, analytics, or marketing services, while Apple services may collect limited technical data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app
Video limitation
Video integration is not a core focus, although an HTML file can technically embed a video player.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketcodex.app

Plans and prices

Free Free iPhone and iPad · iOS 26.0 or later Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reads HTML, TXT, and PDF files.
  • Guides are available offline.
  • Remembers reading position in each guide.
  • iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize the library.

Limits

  • Requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone.
  • Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad.
  • Android users are directed to a separate app.
  • Video is not a core focus.

Who it suits

Pocket Codex suits iPhone and iPad users who want to keep retro game guides on-device and read them offline. It may work for people organizing several guide files under each game.

Verdict

Pocket Codex is focused on storing and reading guide files rather than video. Check the listed OS requirements and note that its Android alternative is a separate app.

Where Specifiction places it

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