CODENAMES companion vs Sudo'Kudo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CODENAMES companion
This digital assistant enhances the physical board game by generating random key cards and providing an in-game timer. It streamlines setup and offers new grid configurations for a dynamic gameplay experience.
- Random Key Card Generator
- Customizable Grid Setup
- In-Game Timer
- Device Sharing
- Multi-Device Sync
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This is a companion app, not a standalone game! To use this app, you’ll need a physical copy of Codenames, Codenames: Pictures, or Codenames: Duet. The Codenames Companion app is the official digital assistant for your favorite word association board game. Whether you're playing with friends or family, this app helps streamline your setup and brings new options to set up the grid. Features: Random Key Card Generator Set your preferences and generate unique key cards for every round. No two games will ever be the same! In-Game Timer Add some tension and keep things fast-paced. Set a custom time limit for players’ turns and keep everyone on their toes. Device Sharing or Sync Use one device for both spymasters, or sync across multiple devices using a simple code. Choose your preferred way.
Sudo'Kudo
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Sudo’Kudo, a different sudoku! Features: * Original puzzles inspired by drawings of different themes * Logical hint system helps improve your solving skills * 5 levels for every puzzle * New collections are published regularly * No ads! And you can create YOUR OWN sudoku with our D.I.Y service online: sudokudo.com Have a nice time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CODENAMES companion at none against Sudo'Kudo's 3. Sudo'Kudo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Sudo'Kudo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CODENAMES companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
CODENAMES companion ships an update every 2 months, Sudo'Kudo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CODENAMES companion | Sudo'Kudo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | Atelier 81PX |
In-app purchases
CODENAMES companion
No in-app purchases
Sudo'Kudo
- flowerFree
- at the beach$1.99
- kana$1.99
Questions
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