Comparison

GUBBINS vs Caveman Codewords

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

Head to head
About

GUBBINS

A friendly word puzzle game where you build words using tiles and special modifiers called Gubbins. Navigate a charming world with quirky characters that can help or hinder your progress.

Highlights
  • Tile-based word construction
  • Wildcard Gubbins modifiers
  • Charming cartoon characters
  • Minimalist typography
  • Moreish wordplay
Features
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Gubbins is a friendly puzzle game where players place tiles to construct words, with the help and hindrance of wildcard modifiers called Gubbins. Minimalist typography alongside kooky cartoons serve as a canvas for moreish wordplay. Dig through the draw pile and make words on the board with hilarious friends wreaking havoc.

About

Caveman Codewords

Features
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Welcome to Caveman Codewords! Journey back to the Stone Age in this hilarious word-guessing game that will have your tribe roaring with laughter! What's the Game? Caveman Codewords challenges you to describe any word using only single-syllable "caveman speak." Can you make your tribe understand complex ideas with the simplest grunts? Key Features: • Primal Rules: Use one-syllable words to explain the secret codeword • Tribal Fun: Play with friends and family for maximum hilarity • Brain Stretch: Flex your vocabulary and creative thinking muscles • Stone Age Style: Enjoy charming prehistoric-themed graphics • Endless Discoveries: Thousands of words to decipher How to Play: 1. Gather your cave clan (friends and family) 2. Take turns as the "Tale Bringer" (the one describing) 3. Use only simple grunts (one-syllable words) to describe the secret word 4. Watch your tribemates scratch their heads as they try to guess 5. Dodge the Tribe Elder's club if you use big words! Perfect for parties, family game nights, or any time you want to embrace your inner caveman while playing a word game! Why You'll Love It: • Easy to learn, hilariously hard to master • Brings people together with shared laughter and head-scratching moments • Sharpens communication and creative problem-solving skills • Fun for all ages - from young cave-kids to wise mammoths! Download Caveman Codewords now and start your prehistoric word adventure! Unga bunga!

Screenshots

GUBBINS4 screens
Caveman Codewords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caveman Codewords at none against GUBBINS's shown. Caveman Codewords also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. GUBBINS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Caveman Codewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GUBBINS ships an update every 4 weeks, Caveman Codewords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GUBBINS versus Caveman Codewords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGUBBINSCaveman Codewords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size614 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStudio Folly Pty LtdJost Karlin

Bugs and requests

GUBBINS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tiles becoming unplayable after certain Gubbins
  • Daily puzzle not updating correctly
  • Inconsistent behavior of rotation and placement
  • Crashes and performance issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Word validity checker
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customizable Gubbins selection
  • Leaderboards and stats tracking
  • Ability to revisit completed puzzles

Caveman Codewords

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GUBBINS

One-time10
  • Planet GubbinFree
  • Giant Postcard Pack$1.99
  • Punctuation Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • The Travel Gubbins Pack$4.99
  • The Space Gubbins Pack$4.99
  • Infinite Play$5.99
  • The Space Punc Bundle$5.99
  • Space Travel Bundle$7.49
  • Launch Pack$9.99
  • The Chonkiest Bundle$13.99
1 purchases

Caveman Codewords

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is GUBBINS free?
GUBBINS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caveman Codewords free?
Caveman Codewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GUBBINS or Caveman Codewords have ads?
GUBBINS shows ads; Caveman Codewords does not.
Which is updated more often, GUBBINS or Caveman Codewords?
GUBBINS ships an update every 4 weeks, and Caveman Codewords every 2 days. Most recently, GUBBINS was updated on November 11, 2026 and Caveman Codewords on November 8, 2026.

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