Comparison

Codenames vs SquareGri

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

SquareGri

Features
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Tap a square and its neighbours flip colour. Your goal: get the entire grid to a single colour in as few moves as possible. Easy to learn, genuinely hard to master. THREE WAYS TO PLAY Classic A fresh 8×5 puzzle every time. No timer, no pressure — just you and the lowest move count you can manage. Time Attack Race the clock. Solve the grid as fast as you can, pause whenever life gets in the way, and hunt down your best time. Daily Challenge One unique puzzle a day, the same one for everyone. A single attempt. No resets, no second chances. FEATURES • Three separate leaderboards — Classic, Time Attack and Daily • Continue picks up exactly where you left off, in whichever mode you played last • Colour themes — make the grid look the way you want • Clean, minimalist design with smooth animations • Works fully offline — no account, no sign-up, no connection needed Perfect for a two-minute brain workout in a queue, or a long session when you actually want to think. Download and play.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
SquareGri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SquareGri at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

SquareGri is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SquareGri sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, SquareGri every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Codenames versus SquareGri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesSquareGri
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Oliver Jansta

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

SquareGri

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
1 purchases

SquareGri

One-time1
  • Disable ADS$1.99

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SquareGri free?
SquareGri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codenames or SquareGri have ads?
SquareGri shows ads; Codenames does not.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or SquareGri?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and SquareGri every 4 months. Most recently, Codenames was updated on October 18, 2026 and SquareGri on October 9, 2026.

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