Comparison

Alias for friends vs CodeNames

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

Head to head
About

Alias for friends

A word guessing party game where players explain words to their teammates without using the word itself. Compete in teams to guess as many words as possible before the timer runs out, earning points for correct guesses. Ideal for social gatherings and family game nights.

Highlights
  • Team gameplay
  • Large word database
  • Custom word packs
  • Flexible game settings
  • Quick start
Features
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Alias is a fun and engaging word guessing game for friends, family, and parties. Explain words to your teammates without using the word itself and try to guess as many words as possible before the timer runs out. During the game, teams take turns explaining words. One player describes the word while the rest of the team tries to guess it before the round ends. The more words your team guesses, the more points you earn. Alias is perfect for social gatherings, parties, and family game nights. The game encourages creativity, quick thinking, and communication skills. Game features • Team gameplay Play team versus team and compete to score the most points. • Large word database A wide variety of words keeps every round interesting and unpredictable. • Custom word packs Create your own word sets and play with words you choose. • Flexible game settings Adjust round time, number of teams, and winning conditions. • Quick start A simple and intuitive interface lets you start playing in seconds. Alias is a great party game that brings people together and makes every gathering more fun.

About

CodeNames

Features
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CodeNames — увлекательная командная игра для компании друзей. Разделитесь на две команды и попробуйте первыми найти все свои слова на игровом поле. Один игрок становится шпионом и даёт подсказки одним словом, а остальные пытаются догадаться, какие слова скрываются за ним. Каждое решение может приблизить к победе или привести к поражению, если выбрать слово соперников или наткнуться на слово-убийцу. Простая механика, напряжённые партии и бесконечное количество комбинаций делают CodeNames идеальной игрой для вечеринок, где важны ассоциации, логика и чувство команды.

Screenshots

Alias for friends4 screens
CodeNames4 screens

Verdict

The call

Alias for friends and CodeNames are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Alias for friends versus CodeNames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlias for friendsCodeNames
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniil StatievTornike Dvalashvili

In-app purchases

None

Alias for friends

No in-app purchases

None

CodeNames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alias for friends free?
Alias for friends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeNames free?
CodeNames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alias for friends or CodeNames have ads?
Neither Alias for friends nor CodeNames shows ads.

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