Pocket Codex is an iOS app for collecting and reading retro game guides. It imports HTML, plain text, and PDF files and stores them on the device, so guides are available without an internet connection. The app remembers your place in each guide, and each game can hold several resources, such as a walkthrough, manual, or HTML map. Built-in iCloud Drive Sync can synchronize the library across devices signed in to the same iCloud account. Games and guides are stored in a PocketCodex device folder that can be backed up. Pocket Codex is free and does not require an account. It says guides and preferences stay local and are not used for analytics, advertising, or tracking, though 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 the app began on iOS and points Android users to Pixel Guide as a separate option for a similar experience.
Who it is for
It suits iPhone and iPad users who want offline access to organized retro game guides. Android users will need a separate app for a similar experience.
What is good
- Imports HTML, TXT, and PDF guides.
- Keeps guides available offline on the device.
- Remembers reading position in each guide.
- Can sync the library through iCloud Drive.
- No account is required.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone.
- Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later on iPad.
- Video integration is not a core focus.
- No Pocket Codex Android app is listed.
Verdict
Pocket Codex brings multiple guide formats and offline reading together, with per-guide progress and optional iCloud synchronization. Check the listed OS requirements before choosing it, especially if you need an Android app or video-centered features.
Pocket Codex plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video game guide platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
- Progress tracking
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- ios
- Offline access
- Yes
