Comparison

Codenames vs Penguin Airlines

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 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

Penguin Airlines

Features
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Penguin Airlines, la compañía aérea con menos requisitos para sus pilotos, comienza su andadura comercial. Esta aplicación complementa al juego de mesa Penguin Airlines de la editorial Perro Loko Games Esta aplicación sustituye al reloj de arena y a los contadores de tiempo que se incluyen en la caja del juego. Ahora podrás configurar el tiempo de juego, dando más segundos para las primeras partidas y restando segundos para incrementar el nivel de dificultad del juego. Además, para igualar posibles diferencias entre los equipos a unos podrás asignarles algo más de tiempo o menos en función de su experiencia de juego. Para usar la aplicación sólo tendrás que configurar el tiempo de juego y comenzar. Una vez comienza el tiempo usarás el botón verde cada vez que completes una instrucción de vuelo. Pulsa en el centro de la pantalla para voltear el reloj. Si el tiempo se acaba puntuarás el número de cartas de instrucción completadas y por el contrario, si superas la quinta instrucción puntuarás las cinco instrucciones completadas y los contadores de tiempo sobrantes.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Penguin Airlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Penguin Airlines at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Penguin Airlines also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is chart position (#9 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Penguin Airlines is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Penguin Airlines every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codenames versus Penguin Airlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesPenguin Airlines
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB77 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.jorge Juan Barroso Carmona

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

Penguin Airlines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

None

Penguin Airlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penguin Airlines free?
Penguin Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codenames or Penguin Airlines have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Penguin Airlines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Penguin Airlines?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Penguin Airlines every 3 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on September 26, 2026 and Penguin Airlines on September 19, 2026.

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