Comparison

Codenames vs GlitchCALC

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 available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. 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

GlitchCALC

Features
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This isn’t a normal calculator – it’s a fast-paced number strategy game. You get a target number, a ticking timer, limited operator uses… and you have to figure out the perfect sequence to hit the target before time runs out. Plan your steps, manage your + / − / × / ÷ ammo, unlock missing digits and push your run as far as you can through 250 handcrafted game levels. HOW IT WORKS Start a run from Level 1. Each level gives you a target number and a limited set of operations. Type your calculation like a real calculator – but every operator use matters. Hit the exact target before the level timer hits zero to move on. Fail the level and your run is over… unless you have a Pass Ticket. FEATURES 250 LEVELS, RISING DIFFICULTY Climb from easy warm-up levels to brutal “God” tiers where time is tight and digits are missing. LIMITED OPERATORS, INFINITE STRATEGY / − / × / ÷ are all ammo-based. Run out, and you’ll have to rely on smart planning or items to survive. ITEMS & DIGIT UNLOCKS Use items to unlock disabled digits (0–9), slow down time, add extra seconds, boost base level time or make an operator unlimited for a single level. INVENTORY & SHOP Earn coins by playing well and spend them on ammo, time boosts and Pass Tickets. Every purchase changes how your next levels play out. FAIR LEADERBOARDS Compete in local leaderboards around the world, while the global leaderboard only counts your best record from your home country. SPEEDRUN-STYLE RUNS Your total run time from Level 1 is tracked. Higher levels + faster clears = better ranking.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
GlitchCALC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlitchCALC at Free against Codenames's $4.99. GlitchCALC also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Codenames's advantage is 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

GlitchCALC is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GlitchCALC sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, GlitchCALC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codenames versus GlitchCALC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesGlitchCALC
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB51 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Rook Neuro Marketing Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi

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

GlitchCALC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
4 purchases

GlitchCALC

One-time4
  • 5 Pass Tickets$0.99
  • 10 Pass Tickets$1.99
  • 25 Pass Tickets$3.99
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  • 50 Pass Tickets$6.99

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GlitchCALC free?
GlitchCALC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codenames or GlitchCALC have ads?
Neither Codenames nor GlitchCALC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or GlitchCALC?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and GlitchCALC every 5 days. Most recently, Codenames was updated on November 2, 2026 and GlitchCALC on October 30, 2026.

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