Comparison

Codenames vs Real Queen

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

Real Queen

Features
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L’antico fascino delle biglie in un nuovo gioco sorprendente e divertente Se ti piacciono i giochi astratti come la Dama o gli Scacchi Real Queen ti stupirà! Il gioco è predisposto per due giocatori che si affrontano. Ogni mossa e riflettuta e ponderata attentamente, con un ritmo di gioco avvincente e altalenante, dove non si è mai sicuri di aver vinto, perché un’ultima mossa può cambiare il destino della partita.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Real Queen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Real Queen at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Real Queen is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Real Queen every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codenames versus Real Queen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesReal Queen
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
Best chart rank#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB137 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Leonardo Catano

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

Real Queen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

None

Real Queen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Queen free?
Real Queen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codenames or Real Queen have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Real Queen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Real Queen?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Real Queen every 5 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on September 23, 2026 and Real Queen on September 21, 2026.

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