Formula D/De Roller vs Codenames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formula D/De Roller
This app provides a digital collection of dice for tabletop role-playing games. It accurately simulates the probability of each die roll, offering a convenient way to generate random outcomes.
- Digital dice collection
- Accurate probability simulation
- Convenient dice rolling
- Tabletop game utility
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All the dice from Formula De/D in the palm of your hand. The probability from each die is recreated in this app to give the most accurate results possible.
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 rating: Codenames at 4.7 against Formula D/De Roller's 3.0. Codenames also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 43 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Formula D/De Roller's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Formula D/De Roller costs $0.99 and Codenames $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Codenames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Formula D/De Roller's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.
Formula D/De Roller ships an update every 43 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formula D/De Roller | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Erik A. Dewey | CGE Digital s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Formula D/De Roller
Codenames
Bugs and requests
Formula D/De Roller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Formula D/De Roller
No in-app purchases
Codenames
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Formula D/De Roller free?
Is Codenames free?
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