Codenames vs RoundGangs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
RoundGangs
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RoundGangs is where your group plays together — live, on camera, in real time. Not a single game with a chat box bolted on. A place your crew comes back to, with a growing library of social games built for faces and voices: you see the hesitation before someone answers, you hear the laugh that doesn't quite land, and you defend yourself out loud to people looking right at you. REAL PEOPLE, NOT BOTS Every player in your game is a person. No AI opponents, no filler, no lobbies padded out to look busy. PLAYING NOW • Mafia / Werewolf — the classic hidden-role night-and-day game, with multiple scenarios and role sets to keep experienced groups guessing • Mutiny Protocol — hidden saboteurs and shifting alliances, mission by mission More games are added over time, and everything below carries across all of them. ONE ROOM, ANY GAME Create a private table and invite your friends, or open it up and let anyone join. Hosts get a full moderator view to run the night themselves — assign roles, manage the phases, keep things moving. Lobby chat and voice mean everyone can hang out while the last player finds their headphones. CLUBS — YOUR GROUP, BETWEEN GAME NIGHTS This is the part a single game can't give you. Clubs keep your crew together across sessions and across games: member rosters, club-only tables, and leaderboards that settle the argument about who is actually the best liar. NEVER PLAYED BEFORE? Guided tutorials walk newcomers through their first game step by step, so nobody has to learn the rules while nine other people wait. BUILT FOR PLAYING WITH STRANGERS, SAFELY RoundGangs is an 18+ community. Report and block are available wherever you meet other players, and hosts can remove anyone disrupting their game. Camera and microphone are always optional — plenty of people play listening first. YOUR LANGUAGE Full support for English, German and Persian, including complete right-to-left layout. Get your group together and find out how good your friends actually are at lying. Questions or feedback: contact@roundgangs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RoundGangs at Free against Codenames's $2.99. RoundGangs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
RoundGangs is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RoundGangs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, RoundGangs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codenames | RoundGangs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | Aisyal UG |
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
RoundGangs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
- Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
RoundGangs
No in-app purchases









