# Codenames vs 30 rails board game

The clearest difference is price: 30 rails board game at Free against Codenames's $4.99. 30 rails board game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

30 rails board game is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 30 rails board game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

30 rails board game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | 30 rails board game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-rails-board-game/id6736867361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Maksym Matiushenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742542132) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Board, #28 Top Paid · Puzzle, #177 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


### 30 rails board game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-rails-board-game/id6736867361)

Connect railroads and build efficient train routes in this engaging puzzle game. Roll the dice, strategically place rail pieces, and connect stations to a mine to score points. It's a challenging offline experience for aspiring railway tycoons.

**Highlights:** Connect railroads to stations and mines, Dice-based gameplay with strategic rail placement, Offline play supported, Develop logical thinking and strategy, Track results and progress, Multiple variations and replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 rails premium account | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is 30 rails board game free?

30 rails board game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or 30 rails board game?

30 rails board game is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 30 rails board game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Codenames or 30 rails board game have ads?

30 rails board game shows ads; Codenames does not.

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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.*