# Secret Challenge vs Action Codenames

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Challenge | Action Codenames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-challenge/id1531941358/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-codenames/id6748104731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulrahman Alshimemeri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281328925) | [梦成 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821210608) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-challenge/id1531941358)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| تحديات محرجة | $2.99 | one-time |
| تحديات مطعم | $2.99 | one-time |
| تحديات المكتب | $2.99 | one-time |
| تحديات خارجية | $2.99 | one-time |
| مزيل الاعلانات | $2.99 | one-time |
| زيادة لاعبين إلى 12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| جميع التحديات | $4.99 | one-time |


### Action Codenames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-codenames/id6748104731)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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