# ClueKeeper vs Codenames

The clearest difference is price: ClueKeeper at Free against Codenames's $4.99. ClueKeeper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 20). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ClueKeeper is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ClueKeeper against 4.7 for Codenames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

ClueKeeper ships an update every 3 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClueKeeper | Codenames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluekeeper/id836957084/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 28 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ClueKeeper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/836957087) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### ClueKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluekeeper/id836957084)

Design and participate in interactive clue hunts that guide players through locations with puzzles and challenges. Explore your surroundings in new ways, even offline, with augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Create custom clue hunts, Solve puzzles and riddles, Augmented reality clues, Offline play support, Explore surroundings, Play sample hunts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Board, #23 Top Paid · Puzzle, #171 Top Paid · Games (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:** none

**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 ClueKeeper free?

ClueKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codenames free?

Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClueKeeper or Codenames?

Codenames is rated higher. ClueKeeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ClueKeeper or Codenames have ads?

Neither ClueKeeper nor Codenames shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClueKeeper or Codenames?

ClueKeeper ships an update every 3 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, ClueKeeper was updated on September 6, 2026 and Codenames on September 23, 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.*