Codenames vs Matchicon
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.
Matchicon
This collection of puzzle games offers a modern interface and challenging gameplay across multiple levels. Enjoy hours of brain-exercising fun without ads, perfect for on-the-go entertainment. A free trial is included, with an option for unlimited play.
- Collection of 3 puzzle games
- 5 levels of play per game
- Easy to learn, challenging to master
- Clean and modern interface
- No ads
- Offline gameplay
- Free trial for unlimited play
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Matchicon™ is now a collection of puzzle games! Each game has 5 levels of play. The games are easy to learn, but challenging to master. With a clean & modern game interface, Matchicon™ provides hours of game play without a lot of unnecessary fluff. If you are like me, you hate ads. There are no ads in Matchicon™. Matchicon™ is free to download with unlimited play for 14 days. After that, the game is still playable, but game play is limited unless an In-App purchase is made for unlimited play. Matchicon™ was built for travellers and commuters! That's because it doesn't require an internet connection to register high scores or get additional game data. You can play it completely disconnected in an airplane without any impact to game play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Matchicon at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Matchicon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Codenames's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 17) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Matchicon is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matchicon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Matchicon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 100% of Matchicon's.
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Matchicon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codenames | Matchicon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | John Decker |
Customer experience
Codenames
Matchicon
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
Matchicon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
- Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
Matchicon
- Remove Game Play Limitations$2.99
