Codenames vs Star Hunters
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.
Star Hunters
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Star Hunters is a mix of video game, board game and augmented reality in which you use printed pawns to control the video game! Get together with your friends or family, make yourself comfortable around the PRINTABLE GAME BOARD and go on a treasure hunt in an old, forgotten temple… What makes Star Hunters unique is that thanks to its augmented reality companion app KaiK’eye (free app), all the actions you do on the game board are reflected on the screen. It’s like getting sucked into the board game and experiencing the adventure in three dimensions! To control your adventurer, all you have to do is to interact with the game board and pawns, as you would do with any traditional board game: - Move your pawn on the board to move your character on the screen; - Rotate your pawn to aim at an opponent or to select and answer; - Press on you pawn to perform an action; - … Star Hunters is a coopetitive adventure/strategy game for two to four players, in which you have to use your memory and to have an eye for detail to overcome the pitfalls that will stand in you way. Trick your opponents or create alliances… anything goes when it comes to get your hands on Yoshikamac’s treasure! Every player has his own level of difficulty : regardless of the age of the players, there is fun and challenge for everyone from 6 years old. In addition to this app, to play Star Hunters you need: - A printer (to print the board and the pawns) - A smartphone (different from the device that runs StarHunters) on which the free companion app KaiK’eye is installed No advertising, only the pleasure of playing! If you have a problem, please contact us at support@kaikai.games, providing us with as much information as possible about your concern; we will do our best to solve it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Hunters at none against Codenames's 1. Star Hunters also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, 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
Codenames costs $4.99 and Star Hunters $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Hunters asks for nothing beyond the download.
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Star Hunters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codenames | Star Hunters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | KaiKai SAS |
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
Star Hunters
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
- Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
Star Hunters
No in-app purchases









