Comparison

Secret Challenge vs Action Codenames

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secret Challenge

This game challenges players to secretly complete hilarious tasks without being noticed. It's perfect for parties and gatherings, offering a variety of challenges that lead to laughter and fun. Players earn points for successful stealth, with a dare for the losers.

Highlights
  • Over 100 hilarious secret challenges
  • Play with 2-8 players (expandable)
  • Multiple challenge packs available
  • Offline gameplay supported
  • Points system and dares for losers
  • Adjustable game duration
Features
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The Secret Challenge game offers over 100 hilarious and sometimes wild challenges, like “Guess the secret code to unlock a player’s phone,” “Do a TikTok dance,” or “Make sure no one else touches the tissue box!” Who among you is the stealthy ninja who can complete challenges smoothly without drawing attention? Play it cool, complete your challenge like it's just part of the fun, and claim victory! Play now with your friends and family, and enjoy moments filled with laughter as you try (and sometimes fail) to complete the challenges! Number of players: 2-8 (up to 16 players with the player expansion pack) Game duration: 5-30 minutes How to Play: -Gather your friends or family. -Choose the number of players, your preferred pack, and game duration. -Pass the phone around for each player to select a challenge (easy, medium, or hard). -The timer starts after the last player picks their challenge. -Each player must secretly complete their challenge before time runs out. -Once time’s up, it’s evaluation time! Find out who got caught and who completed their challenge unnoticed! -After the evaluation, results appear on the screen, and the player with the most points wins! - Beware... losers get a random dare! Available Packs: -Restaurant Challenges Pack: Over 99 fun challenges to try at restaurants, like “Accidentally drop a fork or spoon,” “Eat the last bite of another player’s dish,” or “Swap plates with another player.” This pack makes your dining outings way more entertaining! -Embarrassing Challenges Pack: More than 99 silly and daring challenges that are sure to make you laugh! It includes challenges like “Confess a crush to a player,” “Make a player reveal their lowest grade,” and “Send a message using only your nose!” Give it a try now! Download the game and enjoy all its features even without an internet connection! Get ready for a fun-filled time and unforgettable moments with The Secret Challenge! The Secret Challenge brings ninja-like stealth and secrecy to your hangouts—or exposes you as the funniest clown in the room! Download the game now!

About

Action Codenames

A fast-paced, team-based word association game for parties and gatherings. Players give and guess clues based on a 5x5 grid of words, aiming to identify their team's secret words before the opposing team or hitting a losing card. Offers offline play and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Team-based word association gameplay
  • 5x5 grid of secret words
  • Spymaster clue-giving mechanic
  • Offline play support
  • Multilingual options
  • Built-in rules and strategy tips
Features
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Codenames is a fast, team‑based word association game built for parties, family nights, study breaks, and quick office fun. Two teams—Red and Blue—race to find all of their secret words on a 5×5 grid of 25 cards. The twist: touch the black card and you lose instantly. Each round has two roles. The Spymaster sees the entire key and gives exactly one clue: a single word plus a number. Operatives discuss and guess based on that clue. With “Animal 2”, you may guess up to three times (number + 1). Picking your color lets you continue; choosing an opponent or neutral card ends your turn; hitting the black card ends the game on the spot. Red needs 9 words; Blue needs 8. A clean, modern interface keeps everyone focused: a clear current‑turn indicator, crisp card layout, smooth animations, score cards with progress bars, and handy one‑tap controls (New Game, End Turn, View Team). The dedicated Team view lists your team’s words—revealed and remaining—so you can decide whether to press your luck or bank the lead. If the game ends, a friendly Game Over screen summarizes the result and lets you restart immediately. Built‑in rules cover the objective, setup (9/8/7/1 split), roles, “clue + number” format, restrictions, and examples. Practical tips and an advanced strategy section help Spymasters craft multi‑card clues (categories, hypernyms, shared context) and help Operatives debate links, avoid traps, and converge on the safest picks. Robust local word libraries power high replayability: fruits, vehicles, school supplies, animals, weather and nature, places and buildings, family, sports, seasons and nature, food and drinks, colors, occupations, electronics, clothing, toys and games, gems and minerals, and more. Every new game shuffles a fresh 25‑word grid with the asymmetric distribution that keeps tension high and choices meaningful. Multilingual and classroom‑friendly: English, German, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean. Switch languages instantly; the grid regenerates on the spot. Fully playable offline—no sign‑up or connection required—so you can play anywhere. Why you’ll love it: Quick to teach, deep to master; perfect for mixed groups Laughs, tension, and real “aha!” moments in minutes Fast turns and near‑infinite replay value Thoughtful design that prioritizes readability Start a new game in seconds, give your first clue, and watch the table come alive. This digital adaptation pays homage to the classic party word game by Czech designer Vlaada Chvátil—faithful to team spirit and clever associations.

Screenshots

Secret Challenge4 screens
Action Codenames3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secret Challenge at 77% against Action Codenames's 0%. Secret Challenge also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Action Codenames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. Secret Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Action Codenames asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Challenge has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Secret Challenge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Action Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Challenge ships an update every 5 months, Action Codenames every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Secret Challenge versus Action Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret ChallengeAction Codenames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdulrahman Alshimemeri梦成 李

Customer experience

Secret Challenge

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Action Codenames

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Secret Challenge

One-time7
  • تحديات محرجة$2.99
  • تحديات مطعم$2.99
  • تحديات المكتب$2.99
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  • تحديات خارجية$2.99
  • مزيل الاعلانات$2.99
  • زيادة لاعبين إلى 12$3.99
  • جميع التحديات$4.99
None

Action Codenames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Challenge free?
Secret Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Action Codenames free?
Action Codenames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secret Challenge or Action Codenames?
Secret Challenge is rated higher. Secret Challenge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Action Codenames averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Secret Challenge or Action Codenames have ads?
Secret Challenge shows ads; Action Codenames does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret Challenge or Action Codenames?
Secret Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and Action Codenames every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secret Challenge was updated on September 6, 2026 and Action Codenames on September 18, 2026.

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