# Codenames vs Goober's Lab™

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Codenames at 1.1K against Goober's Lab™'s 4. Codenames also leads on chart position (#13 vs #146). 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Goober's Lab™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goobers-lab/id1446893717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #146 |
| Size | 221 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [GANZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/386149197) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #14 Top Paid · Puzzle, #132 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Turn-based multiplayer, One-word clue system, Teamwork and deduction, Multiple game modes, Spymaster and Operative roles, Logic and creativity challenges

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for other players
- 🌐 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🌍 Cultural differences and language barriers
- 🔒 Restrictive clue-giving rules
- 🤖 Jury system allowing questionable words

**Reported bugs**

- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

**Requested features**

- 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™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goobers-lab/id1446893717)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Match-3 atom puzzles, Complete scientific formulas, Earn bonus points, Fill beakers to complete levels, Earn KinzCash, Send KinzCash to Webkinz World

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goober's Lab™ free?

Goober's Lab™ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or Goober's Lab™?

Goober's Lab™ is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Goober's Lab™ averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Codenames or Goober's Lab™ have ads?

Neither Codenames nor Goober's Lab™ shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Codenames or Goober's Lab™?

Codenames currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Goober's Lab™ at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*