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Pocket Codex
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, storing them on the device for offline reading. The app remembers each guide’s reading position, 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. Pocket Codex does not require an account and says guides and preferences stay local rather than being used for analytics, advertising, or tracking; Apple services may collect limited technical data. Video is not a core focus, although HTML files can technically embed a video player. The App Store listing requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad. The maker recommends Pixel Guide as a separate Android app for a similar experience.
For and against
For
- Imports HTML, TXT, and PDF files.
- Guides are available offline.
- Remembers reading position in each guide.
- iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize a library.
- Does not require an account.
Against
- Requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone.
- Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad.
- Android users need a separate app.
- Video is not a core focus.
The verdict
Pocket Codex combines local guide storage, offline reading, and per-guide progress tracking for Apple mobile devices. Its listed operating-system requirements and iOS-only availability are key limitations to check first.
Who it suits
Pocket Codex suits iPhone and iPad users who want local, offline access to retro game guides. It is also useful for readers who want multiple guide files grouped by game.
Plans and prices
Free
iPhone and iPad · iOS 26.0 or later
Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Android availability
- The maker says Pocket Codex started with iOS and recommends a separate Android app called Pixel Guide for a similar experience.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Backup
- The device folder named PocketCodex contains stored games and guides and can be backed up.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store listing requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad.apps.apple.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- Pocket Codex says it does not collect, store, or share personally identifiable information and does not require an account.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The App Store lists Anthony John Caccese as the developer and seller.apps.apple.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Guide organization
- Each game can contain multiple guides, including walkthroughs, manuals, and HTML maps.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- iCloud integration
- Built-in iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize the library across devices using the same iCloud account.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Guides are saved directly to the device for reading without an internet connection.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy and analytics
- The privacy policy says guides and preferences remain local and are not used for analytics, advertising, or tracking.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- Pocket Codex automatically remembers where you left off in each guide.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pocket Codex is an app for retro game guides.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- Privacy questions can be sent to [email protected].pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Supported files
- The app imports and views HTML, plain text (TXT), and PDF files.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- 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.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
- Video limitation
- Video integration is not a core focus, although an HTML file can technically embed a video player.pocketcodex.app · read 1 Oct 2026
