Comparison

CODENAMES companion vs Secret Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Random Key Card Generator
  • Customizable Grid Setup
  • In-Game Timer
  • Device Sharing
  • Multi-Device Sync
Features
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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.

About

Secret Code

Features
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Secret Code is a team word game to play with friends in real time. Create a game and share a code or QR code so others can join in seconds. How to play: - Two teams compete to discover their words. - A “spy” gives clues about a word and a number. - Avoid neutral words... and, above all, the “killer” word.

Screenshots

CODENAMES companion4 screens
Secret Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Secret Code at every 2 days against CODENAMES companion's every 2 months. CODENAMES companion's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CODENAMES companion ships an update every 2 months, Secret Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CODENAMES companion versus Secret Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCODENAMES companionSecret Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Jose Manuel Malagn Alba

In-app purchases

None

CODENAMES companion

No in-app purchases

None

Secret Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CODENAMES companion free?
CODENAMES companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secret Code free?
Secret Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CODENAMES companion or Secret Code have ads?
Neither CODENAMES companion nor Secret Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CODENAMES companion or Secret Code?
CODENAMES companion ships an update every 2 months, and Secret Code every 2 days. Most recently, CODENAMES companion was updated on September 27, 2026 and Secret Code on September 15, 2026.

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