# Codenames vs Letler

The clearest difference is price: Letler at Free against Codenames's $2.99. Letler also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Letler is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Letler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codenames against 4.8 for Letler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 100% of Letler's.

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Letler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Letler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letler-daily-word-game/id6670159055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Mario Iannotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/478614329) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Board, #17 Top Paid · Puzzle, #139 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 (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


### Letler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letler-daily-word-game/id6670159055)

Engage your vocabulary daily with this word puzzle game. Make educated guesses to uncover a hidden word, using alphabetical clues to guide you. Aim for the fewest guesses possible and share your triumphs.

**Highlights:** Daily word challenges, Alphabetical hints, Minimal guess objective, Shareable results, Vocabulary building

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letler Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Letler Pro Monhtly | $1.99 | per month |
| Letler Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Letler free?

Letler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or Letler?

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

### Do Codenames or Letler have ads?

Letler shows ads; Codenames does not.

### Which is updated more often, Codenames or Letler?

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Letler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on October 29, 2026 and Letler on October 27, 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.*