Comparison

Codenames vs Gemstone Battle!

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

Gemstone Battle!

Features
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There is a disturbance in the land and peace has been lost. Only you can restore it by using the ancient power of the 4 enchanted Diamonds and bring harmony back to all of the lands! In "Gemstone Battle!" you travel to ancient caves, rivers flowing with precious gems, reawakened volcanos and the vast labyrinth under the sea. While you will encounter many gems in your journey, only the ancient power of the 4 enchanted diamonds can be harnessed to clear out the lands of negatively charged gems and crystals. Keep an eye out for the most powerful and rare enchanted gems to help you restore peace! Master your craft alone in 1P Game mode or hone your skills against a CPU opponent who will show no mercy on your road to mastery.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Gemstone Battle!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gemstone Battle! at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Codenames's advantage is chart position (#16 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Codenames versus Gemstone Battle!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesGemstone Battle!
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB1.5 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.PATRICIO HARRIS

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

Gemstone Battle!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

None

Gemstone Battle!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemstone Battle! free?
Gemstone Battle! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codenames or Gemstone Battle! have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Gemstone Battle! shows ads.

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