Comparison

Codenames vs Score 7

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

Score 7

This app simplifies scorekeeping for card games like Flip 7. It offers a clean interface, a card calculator, and a leaderboard. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no accounts, ads, or trackers.

Highlights
  • Card calculator
  • Leaderboard
  • Minimalist interface
  • Individual/Host modes
  • No accounts or ads
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Score 7 is a super simple score tracker for Flip 7 Skip the math and focus on the game! Features: - Card calculator - Leaderboard - Clean, minimalist interface - Individual or Host mode - No accounts, no ads, no trackers — just simple scorekeeping Score 7 is not affiliated with Flip 7 or any specific card game. It’s a universal tool for game night.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Score 74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Score 7 at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Score 7 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Codenames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). On ads 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

Score 7 is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Score 7 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Codenames asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Score 7 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 100% of Score 7's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Score 7 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Codenames versus Score 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesScore 7
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Lumbus

Customer experience

Codenames

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative19.1%

Score 7

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Score 7

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Score 7

One-time3
  • Small$0.99
  • Medium$1.99
  • Large$2.99

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Score 7 free?
Score 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or Score 7?
Score 7 is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Score 7 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Codenames or Score 7 have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Score 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Score 7?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Score 7 weekly. Most recently, Codenames was updated on September 26, 2026 and Score 7 on July 5, 2026.

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