Comparison

Action Codenames vs Greed | Pig

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

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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.

About

Greed | Pig

Features
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GREED is the pass-the-phone dice game where the only thing between you and glory is knowing when to stop. Everyone plays on ONE phone — pass it around the table. No accounts, no internet, no setup. Just 2 to 8 players and a growing pile of greed. HOW IT PLAYS Roll two dice and stack their total onto the round's pot. Keep rolling to grow it… then BANK it into your score and pass the phone. But push too far and you lose the lot: - Roll a 7 and the pot burns. - Doubles pay double — but you must roll again. Three in a row wipes the pot. - Snake eyes reset your entire score to zero. - Land exactly on 100 and you reset — so overshoot to win. First player past 100 triggers a final round. Highest score when the dust settles takes the crown. THREE WAYS TO ROLL - Simple — a steady timing bar. Flick at the right moment. Pure skill. - Crazy — zones and needle speed reshuffle every throw. Nervous fun. - Shake & Throw — shake the phone like real dice, then throw. A gentle toss is safe; chuck it too hard and they fly off the table. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - True pass-and-play — one device, up to 8 people. - Works 100% offline. Perfect for road trips, flights, and the pub. - No accounts, no ads, no in-app purchases, no data collection — ever. - Quick to learn, impossible to put down. "Just one more roll." Gather your friends, grab one phone, and find out who's got the nerve — and who's just plain greedy. Bank it, you fool.

Screenshots

Action Codenames3 screens
Greed | Pig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Greed | Pig at 3 against Action Codenames's 1. Greed | Pig also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Codenames ships an update every 3 weeks, Greed | Pig fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Action Codenames versus Greed | Pig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction CodenamesGreed | Pig
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer梦成 李Olivier Devaux

In-app purchases

None

Action Codenames

No in-app purchases

None

Greed | Pig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Action Codenames free?
Action Codenames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Greed | Pig free?
Greed | Pig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Action Codenames or Greed | Pig have ads?
Neither Action Codenames nor Greed | Pig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Action Codenames or Greed | Pig?
Action Codenames ships an update every 3 weeks, and Greed | Pig fortnightly. Most recently, Action Codenames was updated on October 25, 2026 and Greed | Pig on October 25, 2026.

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