Comparison

Codenames vs Cascadia Digital

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

Cascadia Digital

A relaxing and strategic tile-laying board game set in the Pacific Northwest. Players explore habitats, discover wildlife, and cultivate the most perfect ecosystem. Offers solo, online, family, and pass-and-play modes.

Highlights
  • Tile-laying gameplay
  • Ecosystem cultivation
  • Wildlife and habitat discovery
  • Solo play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Family mode
  • Pass and play
Features
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Winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres board game award, Cascadia is a relaxing and strategic tile-laying game where wildlife and nature exist in beautiful balance. A Breathtaking Journey Embark upon a breathtaking journey through the Pacific Northwest. Explore new habitats and discover the animals who live there as you compete to cultivate the most perfect ecosystem! Wild Strategy Cascadia offers many ways to play and explore the game's strategy, including: Solo & Online Play - Head out into the world to find your opponents, or go it alone! Family Mode - Hone your skills in Family Mode with simpler scoring objectives! Pass and Play - Share your field research with local pass-and-play! 15 Solo Scenarios - Explore new approaches in unique scenarios! 14 Challenges - Push yourself to complete tricky Challenges! Daily Trek - A new objective every day pushes your strategic abilities!

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Cascadia Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Codenames at $4.99 against Cascadia Digital's $9.99. Codenames also leads on chart position (#12 vs #51). Cascadia Digital's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Codenames costs $4.99 and Cascadia Digital $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cascadia Digital holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 88% of Cascadia Digital's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Cascadia Digital every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Codenames versus Cascadia Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesCascadia Digital
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews88.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#12 — better#51
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB707 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Dire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

Codenames

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral14.9%
Negative19.0%

Cascadia Digital

All ratings1,065 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

Codenames

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent visual design
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ 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

Cascadia Digital

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great adaptation of board game
  • 👍 Variety of solo challenges
  • 👍 Stable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and online issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 👎 Suboptimal screen formatting

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

Cascadia Digital

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unexpected player disconnections
  • Notifications not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Full screen support
  • Improved cross-device sync
  • Better in-game scoring review

In-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

None

Cascadia Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cascadia Digital free?
Cascadia Digital costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or Cascadia Digital?
Cascadia Digital is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Cascadia Digital averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Codenames or Cascadia Digital have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Cascadia Digital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Cascadia Digital?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Cascadia Digital every 3 days. Most recently, Codenames was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cascadia Digital on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Codenames or Cascadia Digital?
Codenames currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Cascadia Digital at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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