# Codenames vs Relic Run

The clearest difference is price: Relic Run at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Relic Run also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Codenames's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Relic Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relic Run's.

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Relic Run every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Relic Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relic-run-arrow-escape-puzzle/id6811707026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Oleg Nochka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800916600) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Board, #40 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krycí jména: Duet | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for other players
- 🌐 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🌍 Cultural differences and language barriers
- 🔒 Restrictive clue-giving rules
- 🤖 Jury system allowing questionable words

**Reported bugs**

- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

**Requested features**

- 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


### Relic Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relic-run-arrow-escape-puzzle/id6811707026)

Engage your logic skills by sliding stone tiles to unlock temple vaults and recover ancient relics. Explore diverse regions, make strategic choices in timed challenges, and build your expedition base. This puzzle adventure offers a fair and relaxed experience with no ads and offline play.

**Highlights:** Slide stone tiles to solve logic puzzles, Unlock temple vaults and recover relics, Explore 5 distinct regions, Timed vaults and challenging paths, Collect and display 30 hand-painted relics, Build and upgrade expedition base, Plays offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Relic Run free?

Relic Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or Relic Run?

Relic Run is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Relic Run averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Codenames or Relic Run have ads?

Neither Codenames nor Relic Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codenames or Relic Run?

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Relic Run every 4 days. Most recently, Codenames was updated on November 11, 2026 and Relic Run on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*