# Codenames vs Clank!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codenames at none against Clank!'s 2. Codenames also leads on price ($4.99 vs $10.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Codenames costs $4.99 and Clank! $10.99 up front. Clank! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Codenames asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codenames against 4.8 for Clank!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 71% of Clank!'s.

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Clank! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Clank! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #28 |
| Size | 221 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #17 Top Paid · Puzzle, #142 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


### Clank!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Card, #38 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling deck-building adventure where you sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts. Be quick and quiet to escape with your loot before the dragon awakens. Acquire new items and abilities to outwit your opponents and survive the dungeon.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Dungeon exploration, Steal artifacts from dragon's lair, Competitive multiplayer, Cross-platform play, Tutorial and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunken Treasures | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mummy's Curse | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun deckbuilder
- 👍 Great adaptation of board game
- 🚀 Intuitive to use
- 👍 Excellent port of base game
- 👍 Well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy multiplayer
- 🔧 Lack of controller support
- 👎 Text too small on iPhone
- 🐢 Slow on mobile
- 👎 Cramped UI

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer issues
- Async multiplayer results not visible
- Tutorial blocks instructions

**Requested features**

- Add expansions from board game
- Accessibility options to increase font size
- Option to skip/speed up animations
- Easier invitations for private games
- Improved AI opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

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

### Is Clank! free?

Clank! costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or Clank!?

Clank! is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Clank! averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Codenames or Clank! have ads?

Neither Codenames nor Clank! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codenames or Clank!?

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Clank! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on September 23, 2026 and Clank! on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Codenames or Clank!?

Codenames currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Clank! at #28. 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.*