Codenames vs Goober's Lab™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codenames
Engage in a strategic word game of deduction and teamwork. Give one-word clues to help your team guess associated words before the opposing team. Enjoy a blend of casual fun and deep thinking with turn-based multiplayer matches.
- Turn-based multiplayer
- One-word clue system
- Teamwork and deduction
- Multiple game modes
- Spymaster and Operative roles
- Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking. Play at your own pace Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players. Smart fun for sharp minds If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction. Why players love Codenames • Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents. • Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words. • Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version. • Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives. • One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others. Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.
Goober's Lab™
Match three or more atoms to help a scientist complete his formula. Create longer lines for bonus points and fill the beaker to advance. Earn in-game currency that can be sent to a connected virtual pet account.
- Match-3 atom puzzles
- Complete scientific formulas
- Earn bonus points
- Fill beakers to complete levels
- Earn KinzCash
- Send KinzCash to Webkinz World
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Play the classic Webkinz arcade game on mobile! Goober has spent so many years in his lab that he no longer remembers what formula he’s looking for. You can help! Make lines of three or more atoms to help Goober with his formula. Longer lines are worth more points. Four in a row creates an unstable atom. Five in a row creates a bonus atom. Fill Goober’s beaker to complete a level. If you run out of time, it’s game over! Earn KinzCash while you play! Send your KinzCash earnings to any active Webkinz World account when you have an internet connection. Download the FREE Webkinz mobile app for even more fun games in the arcade, or visit Webkinz.com to experience a whole world of caring for your virtual pets!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Codenames at 1.1K against Goober's Lab™'s 4. Codenames also leads on chart position (#13 vs #140). Goober's Lab™'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Codenames costs $4.99 and Goober's Lab™ $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codenames against 4.8 for Goober's Lab™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 75% of Goober's Lab™'s.
| Parameter | Codenames | Goober's Lab™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | #140 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | GANZ |
Customer experience
Codenames
Goober's Lab™
Bugs and requests
Codenames
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections
Requested features
5 requests- Add Codenames Duet mode
- Implement AI/bot players for faster games
- Allow custom word packs and themes
- Add a 'speed mode' for faster gameplay
- Improve the jury system to maintain game integrity
Goober's Lab™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
No in-app purchases
Goober's Lab™
No in-app purchases
