Comparison

Codenames vs Sky Forward Arcade

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

Sky Forward Arcade

Features
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Pick a game. Start playing. Sky Forward Arcade puts sixteen quick, easy-to-learn games on one shelf for iPhone and iPad. Play solo, challenge a bot, or pass the screen to a friend. Each game has its own look, rules, and rhythm. On the shelf: • Soccer Swipe: Slingshot your players and score three goals first, against a bot or a friend. • Fort Flip: Send your troops between towers and beat every rival army across twenty levels. • Mahjong: Match free tiles in pairs to clear five layouts. • Fruit Jar: Drop fruit into the jar. Two the same become one bigger. • Sky Swish: Tap to float a basketball through the hoops, and swishes earn bonus points. • Solitaire: Play Draw One or Draw Three Klondike, with every deal winnable. • Bubble Shooter: Aim and bank bubbles to pop three of a color before the board comes down. • Sudoku: Fill the grid across four difficulties, with notes and step-by-step hints. • Reversi: Outflank lines of discs to flip them, against a bot or a friend. • Checkers: Jump pieces and crown kings, against a bot or a friend. • Minesweeper: Clear the field by logic alone. No board ever needs a guess. • Tile Tuck: Fit tiles onto the board and clear every row and column you fill. • Tide Dash: Dash a crab up the cliff for pearls before the tide catches it. • Brick Flurry: Aim, fire a flurry of balls, and knock the numbered bricks down. • Cube Spark: Zap matching colors, build chains, and set off fireworks. • Paper Trail: Loop out and back to claim the board, solo or with a friend. Made for quick play: • Local two-player modes in Soccer Swipe, Reversi, Checkers, and Paper Trail • Portrait play on iPhone and iPad • Works completely offline • No ads, accounts, subscriptions, or tracking • Progress and records stay on your device Pick a game from the shelf and find your next favorite.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Sky Forward Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky Forward Arcade at none against Codenames's 1. Sky Forward Arcade also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Codenames's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, 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

Codenames costs $2.99 and Sky Forward Arcade $1.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sky Forward Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Sky Forward Arcade weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codenames versus Sky Forward Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesSky Forward Arcade
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Sky Forward Design LLC

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

Sky Forward Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
None

Sky Forward Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sky Forward Arcade free?
Sky Forward Arcade costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codenames or Sky Forward Arcade have ads?
Neither Codenames nor Sky Forward Arcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Sky Forward Arcade?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Sky Forward Arcade weekly. Most recently, Codenames was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sky Forward Arcade on October 18, 2026.

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