# Score La Boca vs Codenames

The clearest difference is price: Score La Boca at Free against Codenames's $2.99. Score La Boca also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Score La Boca is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Score La Boca sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codenames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Score La Boca ships an update every 38 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score La Boca | Codenames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-la-boca/id735513890/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 2 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [David Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618508205) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Score La Boca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-la-boca/id735513890)

This app helps you keep track of scores and time while playing La Boca puzzles. It allows you to focus on the game without the hassle of manual counting.

**Highlights:** Timer functionality, Score tracking, Focus on puzzle solving, Victory point counting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Pair Feature | $0.99 | one-time |


### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Board, #10 Top Paid · Puzzle, #83 Top Paid · Games, #128 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krycí jména: Duet | $4.99 | one-time |

**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 Score La Boca free?

Score La Boca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Score La Boca or Codenames?

Codenames is rated higher. Score La Boca averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Score La Boca or Codenames have ads?

Neither Score La Boca nor Codenames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Score La Boca or Codenames?

Score La Boca ships an update every 38 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Score La Boca was updated on October 23, 2026 and Codenames on October 24, 2026.

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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.*
