Comparison

Codenames vs NBA Math Hoops

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

NBA Math Hoops

This app combines fantasy basketball with math challenges for kids in grades 4-8. Players draft real NBA/WNBA athletes, solve math problems to determine gameplay, and compete against friends or classmates. It's designed to build math fluency and data analysis skills through engaging basketball-themed gameplay.

Highlights
  • Fantasy team drafting with real NBA/WNBA players
  • Math problem-solving integrated into gameplay
  • Real-time player stats updates
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Classroom mode for educators
  • STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product
Features
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A fantasy basketball league for kids that also helps them learn? NBA Math Hoops is an exhilarating game for kids in 4-8th grade that builds math fluency and data analysis skills while managing their own fantasy team featuring real NBA and WNBA pro athletes! NBA Math Hoops is an official partner of the NBA and WNBA and uses real-time player performance stats that update throughout the active NBA and WNBA seasons. NBA Math Hoops is a STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product! INSTRUCTIONS Draft your team (the more you play, the more players you unlock!) Roll the dice and solve a series of math problems. Your answers will let you know who on your roster can take a shot... make sure to beat the clock! The odds are based on real-world player stats so choose your team wisely. Now it’s time for your opponent’s turn - you’re on defense! Time for strategy, you can steal and foul. Just like a real basketball game, hit the most shots and you win! NEW FEATURE ALERT You can now play with friends! Using the “league” feature, you and your pals or classmates can challenge each other to an NBA Math Hoops showdown. NBA MATH HOOPS FOR CLASSROOM NBA Math Hoops is a FREE program from the non-profit, Learn Fresh. In addition to the app, you can bring the full program to your classroom. NBA Math Hoops leverages the game of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to develop algebra readiness and youth development competency through physical and digital basketball-themed games, classroom curricula, and a community event series - primarily engaging students in grades 4-8 across in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments. The curriculum is mapped to the Common Core Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and is a nationally approved math curriculum for the Boys and Girls Club of America. Visit www.learnfresh.org to learn more. !! Are you already an NBA Math Hoops educator? Link your account using the “Class Mode’” so your students can challenge each other to a virtual game! Login to your LFCA account to access your unique classroom code to enable “Class Mode.”

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
NBA Math Hoops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NBA Math Hoops at Free against Codenames's $4.99. NBA Math Hoops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads 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

NBA Math Hoops is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NBA Math Hoops asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codenames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 73% of NBA Math Hoops's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, NBA Math Hoops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Codenames versus NBA Math Hoops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesNBA Math Hoops
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better33
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB258 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Learn Fresh Education Co.

Customer experience

Codenames

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative19.2%

NBA Math Hoops

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

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

NBA Math Hoops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
None

NBA Math Hoops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is NBA Math Hoops free?
NBA Math Hoops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or NBA Math Hoops?
Codenames is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while NBA Math Hoops averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Codenames or NBA Math Hoops have ads?
Neither Codenames nor NBA Math Hoops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or NBA Math Hoops?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and NBA Math Hoops every 2 months. Most recently, Codenames was updated on November 1, 2026 and NBA Math Hoops on October 24, 2026.

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