Comparison

CODENAMES companion vs HexVolt

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

HexVolt

Features
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HexVolt is a bright, juicy hex puzzle. Drag colourful hex blocks onto the board, link matching colours from edge to edge and watch the whole path pop. HOW TO PLAY • Drag the blocks from your tray onto the board. • Link same-coloured hexes across the board to complete a path. • Completed paths burst in sparks and make room for more. • Clear paths back to back to stack combo multipliers. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Classic Mode: 50 hand-made levels with fresh goals, board shapes and move limits. Every level is a new puzzle. • Voltage Rush: two minutes on the clock. Clear fast, chain combos and chase your best score. FEATURES • Candy-bright hexes, lightning clears and fireworks on every level you beat • Boosters for tricky boards: Shuffle, Hammer and Bomb, bought with the coins you earn • Game Center leaderboards • 10 languages, including Arabic, Japanese and Chinese • Haptic feedback on every move and clear • Play offline, any time HexVolt is free to play with optional ads. A one-time purchase removes banner ads and ads between runs for good. Connect the colours, light up the board and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

CODENAMES companion4 screens
HexVolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CODENAMES companion at none against HexVolt's 1. CODENAMES companion also leads on ads (none vs shown). HexVolt's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. HexVolt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CODENAMES companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CODENAMES companion ships an update every 2 months, HexVolt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CODENAMES companion versus HexVolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCODENAMES companionHexVolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Redsoft Software And Consultancy ltd

In-app purchases

None

CODENAMES companion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HexVolt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is CODENAMES companion free?
CODENAMES companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexVolt free?
HexVolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CODENAMES companion or HexVolt have ads?
HexVolt shows ads; CODENAMES companion does not.
Which is updated more often, CODENAMES companion or HexVolt?
CODENAMES companion ships an update every 2 months, and HexVolt fortnightly. Most recently, CODENAMES companion was updated on October 18, 2026 and HexVolt on October 9, 2026.

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