MetaForge vs Pocket Codex

MetaForge provides game guides, databases, maps, interactive tools, and community features for players. Its resources include timers, trading, and inventory tools. The WARDOGS section adds a database, ballistics charts, interactive maps, leaderboards, and a Looking for Group area. Its Apple and Android apps include a database, leaderboards, ballistics, squads, server status, and Black Market rates. On desktop, the MetaForge Overlay offers an event timer HUD, ARC item scanner, needed-items tracker, minimap sync, second-monitor support, and hideout tracker. It is powered by Overwolf, and the FAQ says it cannot be used on consoles because consoles block overlays. Linking an Embark ID can sync game progression for the needed-items tracker. MetaForge offers a free plan and monthly supporter tiers: Rare Supporter at 11.49 PLN, Epic Supporter at 19.18 PLN, and Legendary Supporter at 38.39 PLN. The tiers offer varying limits for private map routes, markers, builds or loadouts, and marketplace listing bumps, along with ad-free browsing. Support is directed through FAQs and a Discord ticket system.

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.