Comparison

Secret Agent Game vs Action Codenames

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

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About

Secret Agent Game

A party game where teams compete to identify words based on clues given by their spymaster. Players link words to guess their team's cards before the opposing team. It's a quick and engaging puzzle-solving experience for groups.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Spymaster clue system
  • Word linking puzzles
  • Adjustable board size
  • Single or two-team modes
  • Code name guessing
Features
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SECRET AGENT — THE SPY-THEMED PARTY WORD GAME Crack the code, outsmart the other team, and complete the mission. Inspired by Codenames-style gameplay, Secret Agent turns clever word association into fast-paced 4-25 minute matches you’ll want to play again and again. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY • Solo vs AI - Play as Spymaster while the AI guesses, or give the AI a clue and let it solve your puzzle • 1-Team mode - Solo play against an AI opponent • 2-Team mode - Classic pass-and-play party mode • Two-device mode - Use a second phone as a private Spymaster screen via QR code (no peeking!) • Daily Mission (coming soon) - Compete on the same board worldwide and climb the leaderboard 28+ LANGUAGES SUPPORTED English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and more. FEATURES BUILT FOR SECRET AGENTS • Choose board sizes from 12 to 42 cards • Create custom word sets • Smart AI Spymaster and agents • Interactive tutorial - learn in under 2 minutes HOW TO PLAY Two teams - Red and Blue - compete to identify their secret agents hidden on a board of word cards. Each Spymaster gives a single-word clue plus a number, such as "Animal, 3," hinting at multiple cards. Teams discuss, deduce, and select the cards they believe match the clue. A wrong guess ends the turn. Hit the Black Card and you lose instantly. The first team to reveal all their agents wins the mission. Perfect for parties, family game nights, couples, classrooms, language learners, and fans of word games like Codenames, Connections, Wordle, Dixit and trivia games.

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 Agent Game4 screens
Action Codenames3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secret Agent Game at 48% against Action Codenames's 0%. Secret Agent Game also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Action Codenames's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Secret Agent Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Action Codenames asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Agent Game holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Agent Game has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Secret Agent Game's written reviews are positive against 0% of Action Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Agent Game ships an update every 3 days, Action Codenames every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Secret Agent Game versus Action Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Agent GameAction Codenames
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (45 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrzegorz Pawlik梦成 李

Customer experience

Secret Agent Game

All ratings45 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative50.0%

Action Codenames

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Secret Agent Game

One-time6
  • Secret Mission$0.29
  • Field Agent Pack$0.99
  • Word set$0.99
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  • Spy Network Bundle$1.79
  • Mastermind Edition$4.29
  • Secret Agent Pro$5.99
None

Action Codenames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Agent Game free?
Secret Agent Game 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 Agent Game or Action Codenames?
Secret Agent Game is rated higher. Secret Agent Game averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Action Codenames averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Secret Agent Game or Action Codenames have ads?
Neither Secret Agent Game nor Action Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret Agent Game or Action Codenames?
Secret Agent Game ships an update every 3 days, and Action Codenames every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secret Agent Game was updated on September 28, 2026 and Action Codenames on September 18, 2026.

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