Word Lookup Pro vs Codenames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Lookup Pro
This app is a powerful word finder and dictionary designed for word game enthusiasts. It helps players find anagrams, discover new words, and improve their scores in games like Words With Friends and SCRABBLE. Access definitions, useful word lists, and advanced search features to enhance your vocabulary and gameplay.
- Anagram Finder (up to 11 letters, 2 blanks)
- Extensive English dictionary (170,000+ words)
- Dictionary definitions with bookmarking
- Fast search with point score display
- Useful word lists (2-letter, 3-letter, high-scoring)
- Advanced search with wildcards
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Word Lookup Pro is the ultimate Anagram, Word Finder and Dictionary for word games like Words With Friends, SCRABBLE®, Wordle, Letterpress, WordFeud, WELDER and crossword puzzles. Use it to resolve a ‘challenge’, improve your game, find the highest points score, and learn new words and their meanings. Improvements on the free edition: + No Ads + Enhanced Anagram Finder supports up to 11 letters and 2 blanks (highlighted in red) Features: ◆ 170,000+ word English dictionary (as used in Words With Friends Classic / WWF2) ◆ Anagram Finder — enter up to 11 letters with 2 blanks to find all valid words (and sub-words) ◆ Dictionary definitions. Bookmark words and definitions to save them for later ◆ FAST ! Searches and displays the point score as you type ◆ Useful Word Lists to improve your knowledge: Bookmarks, 2 letter words, 3 letter words, Q not followed by U, All vowels, All consonants except Y, High scoring words, WWF Tile distribution (the quantity of each letter tile available in WWF) * * * * * Advanced Search examples (Search Tab): Use ? or [space] as a wildcard for one letter, and - as a wildcard for any number of letters. Example: l??kup returns linkup, lockup, lookup Example: -gry returns angry, hangry, hungry, puggry Example: fi?d-ing returns finding, fiddling Advanced Anagrams examples (Anagrams Tab): (1) Use a ? or space as a blank letter Example: XZ? returns ZAX, ZA, AX … (2) Use () around letters for a group Example: PG(OU)RTS only show words containing OU together. ie. GROUPS, GROUP, SPROUT, GROUTS … * * * * * Some user feedback: “It’s great! Definitely improved my game!” — S.R. “Word Lookup is easy to navigate. I now also use it as my everyday dictionary. Well done.” — A.C. “Great vocabulary builder! Helps when you have a mind block — without cheating!” — R.V. “Love this App. Awesome App! When I’m all out of words and need just that one, I check the words app and whala! That one word pops up! Love love this app!” - Happyasalark, 2019. “Great app. Fun to use. Teaches you new words.” - Terry, 2019.
Codenames
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.
- Turn-based multiplayer
- One-word clue system
- Teamwork and deduction
- Multiple game modes
- Spymaster and Operative roles
- Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking. Play at your own pace Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players. Smart fun for sharp minds If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction. Why players love Codenames • Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents. • Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words. • Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version. • Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives. • One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others. Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Codenames at fortnightly against Word Lookup Pro's every 3 months. Codenames also leads on chart position (#10 vs #69). Word Lookup Pro's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Word Lookup Pro costs $4.99 and Codenames $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Word Lookup Pro against 4.7 for Codenames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Lookup Pro has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Word Lookup Pro's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.
Word Lookup Pro ships an update every 3 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Lookup Pro | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 66.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #69 | #10 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Peter Hunt | CGE Digital s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Word Lookup Pro
Codenames
User reviews
Word Lookup Pro
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent
- 👍 Love it!
- 👍 Maximize Crossword Fun!
- 👍 Fantastic tool for logophiles
- 👍 Great app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant freezing
- 🐛 Blocked words
- 🐛 Incomplete word lists
- 🐛 Unacceptable words
- 🐛 Too many inconsistency in acceptable words
Codenames
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience
Room to improve
- ⏱️ 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
Bugs and requests
Word Lookup Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Words that are not excepted by the game
- The keyboard appears and disappears when it likes, not when I want it
- The screen shifts to the left so that about half of each word is visible
Requested features
5 requests- More on positions and more that two blanks
- Pronunciation and a way to say words ending in ( up or u) in certain letters
- Increase the anagram length to 12 or 13
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Codenames
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Word Lookup Pro
No in-app purchases
Codenames
No in-app purchases
Questions
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