Comparison

CodeNames vs Alias

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

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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.

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Alias

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Planning a game night, home party, road trip, or hanging out at a bar? Ultimate Alias (Party Words) is the ultimate party guessing game that breaks the ice and sparks non-stop laughter! Explain words to your teammates against the clock using hints, gestures, and synonyms without naming the word itself. Simple to pick up, impossible to stop playing! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fryPsC8DK--_ct4Ok-q6VOKatfO1dPeIOsYYR28c_MA/edit?usp=drive_link WHAT MAKES ULTIMATE ALIAS A HIT: BRAND NEW: CRAZY ROUND RULES No more boring rounds! Each turn, the speaker gets a hilarious challenge: explain while whispering, in a monotone robot voice, standing on one leg, without using any nouns, or singing like a rock star. Pure comedy gold! SPICY 18+ PARTY MODE Uncensored pack tailored for couples, dates, and late-night parties. Flirt, confessions, romantic dilemmas, and spicy topics. 8 DIVERSE THEMED PACKS: • Pop Culture (trending hits, viral memes, movies & Netflix) • Fantasy & Myths (dragons, wizards & legendary quests) • For Geeks (video games, tech, IT & internet culture) • History & Eras (empires, legendary figures & time travel) • Family & Kids (cozy, wholesome fun for all ages) • Sports & Action (champions, adrenaline & records) • Basic Warm-Up (casual everyday words) PARTY PASS (24 HOURS) Spontaneous hangout? Unlock all premium word decks and remove ads for tonight’s party with a budget-friendly 24-hour pass! DESIGNED FOR SMOOTH PARTY PLAY: • 100% Offline: No internet or Wi-Fi needed. Play in bars, planes, or cabins. • 3 Languages: Instant in-game switching between English, Russian, and Kazakh. • Custom Rules: 30s / 60s / 90s timers, skip penalties, and custom target scores. • Quick Pause: Order arrived? Pause anytime with zero progress lost. • Share Victory Card: Export stunning high-res victory cards with instant QR code directly to Instagram Stories and messaging apps! Gather 2 to 20+ players, split into teams, and let the showdown begin!

Screenshots

CodeNames4 screens
Alias3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeNames at none against Alias's 3. CodeNames also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alias sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CodeNames asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CodeNames versus Alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeNamesAlias
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTornike DvalashviliMaxim Tvilinev

In-app purchases

None

CodeNames

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Alias

Subscriptions2
  • Premium на месяц$1.991 Month
  • Premium на год$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Полный доступ$29.99

Questions

Is CodeNames free?
CodeNames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeNames or Alias have ads?
Alias shows ads; CodeNames does not.

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