# Codenames vs Star Hunters

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Star Hunters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [KaiKai SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574908420) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Board, #41 Top Paid · Puzzle (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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krycí jména: Duet | $4.99 | one-time |

**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


### Star Hunters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hunters/id1574908418)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Star Hunters free?

Star Hunters costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Codenames or Star Hunters have ads?

Neither Codenames nor Star Hunters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codenames or Star Hunters?

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Star Hunters every 2 months. Most recently, Codenames was updated on November 11, 2026 and Star Hunters on November 3, 2026.

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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.*