# Word Lookup Pro vs Codenames

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 #76). 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Lookup Pro | Codenames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-lookup-pro/id406150030/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #76 | **#10** |
| Size | 65 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/398184574) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Lookup Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-lookup-pro/id406150030)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent
- 👍 Love it!
- 👍 Maximize Crossword Fun!
- 👍 Fantastic tool for logophiles
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant freezing
- 🐛 Blocked words
- 🐛 Incomplete word lists
- 🐛 Unacceptable words
- 🐛 Too many inconsistency in acceptable words

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Puzzle, #11 Top Paid · Board, #94 Top Paid · Games, #146 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Turn-based multiplayer, One-word clue system, Teamwork and deduction, Multiple game modes, Spymaster and Operative roles, Logic and creativity challenges

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Lookup Pro free?

Word Lookup Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Word Lookup Pro or Codenames?

Word Lookup Pro is rated higher. Word Lookup Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Word Lookup Pro or Codenames have ads?

Neither Word Lookup Pro nor Codenames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Lookup Pro or Codenames?

Word Lookup Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Word Lookup Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Codenames on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Word Lookup Pro or Codenames?

Word Lookup Pro currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Codenames at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*