2025-12-26
Too slow
The game is good but it is just so painfully slow. It’s just not fun when you have to sit there waiting for so long. Makes it boring.
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Codenames
Released: 2024-09-11
© 2024 Czech Games Edition, s.r.o.
Description
Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide.
Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does.
Easy to learn, hard to master
Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking.
Play at your own pace
Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players.
Smart fun for sharp minds
If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction.
Why players love Codenames
• Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents.
• Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words.
• Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version.
• Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives.
• One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team.
Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others.
Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.
What's New in Version 2.5.4507
minor fixes
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
2.5.4507
Size
231.8 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 9+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humour
Compatibility
iOS 15.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English, Arabic, Czech, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 of 5 (75 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2025-08-01
An offline option with bot opponent would be great
It would be really good to have an offline version where internet connection is not required to play but still allowing a solo player to have a game against a bot - other than that it is a fun game and a good interpretation of the physical game to an electronic version
2025-07-14
Good app, bad players
A brilliantly done app, for the most part. The main blemish is when you lose a game or fail a mission because other players don’t know what words mean.
2025-04-27
Amazing app
This is the best way to play codenames. Async play solves the issue of the clue-giving taking a lot more time than making guesses. The XP system is actually well implemented, and encourages playing for fun, without feeling like a grind. The offline spymaster mode is surprisingly addictive, I quite enjoy seeing how my clues perform compared to other players.
2025-03-26
Board game
Love the board game, love this to play when my family is away
2025-03-09
Terrible
I trusted that by making a one time purchase we would do away with the box ticking missions and have full access to the game. There’s no ranked play that I could see, was stuck doing team v team against extremely novice players. If you’ve spent any amount of time playing the board game, don’t bother with this. Also the animations are painfully slow, even with the setting about animations toggled, so clearly they’ve had complaints about it, but this setting doesn’t change things at all. Why does it take so long for a few cards to flip?
2025-01-08
Great implementation of a boardgame
This app takes the fun of the boardgame and extends it in many ways. Aside from the traditional game (played against online humans) there are clever daily mini-games crowdsourced from all players. For example, you can be spymaster for an opening set of cards and then be the operative to guess what other spymasters chose. You are then ranked against your fellow spymasters.
There’s lots of achievements and collectibles to add multiple levels of addictive gameplay. Plus, it’s available for a fixed price with no in-app purchases or ads.
If you like the original game, this is a no-brainier.
2024-11-21
Connections
It is fun but over the last few days it keeps having connectivity problems. Very annoying
2024-11-12
Loving it
Great word game that can be quite challenging at times as well as hilarious. Playing against people from different countries certainly increases the challenge at times due to different idioms and cultural references.
2024-10-25
The Jury
I can’t believe the Jury rejected Spok 😣
Wat is wrong the the Jury!!
2024-10-16
LOVE!!
i have always loved the board game and the online version but can’t always find people to play them with me so i am very happy and excited about this app. it is very well made and put together and even offers more than the online version and board game!!
2024-10-07
Absolutely addictive
I love this game. It really got me hooked, and it’s taken hold of my attention for days. My only criticism is that after getting on a roll, you’re really at the whim of your asynchronous battle partners. I find myself waiting hours for my opponents, limiting my gameplay
2024-10-03
How brilliant is this app?
This might be the best implementation of a tabletop game into app form out there: it not only replicates the best of the original Codenames experience but actually innovates upon it.
Unlike other games where achievements are just for flavour, in Codenames these lead to fun upgrades. (Upgrades that you get to choose, like building a tech tree.) Meanwhile, the app offers cooperative vs. AI mode, word collecting across various themes, an integrated “jury” for adding new words, daily challenges as both spymaster and operative, and an array of optional variants, including “mirrored” boards, “zero” and “infinity” clues, and “blindfolded” missions.
Play is asynchronous and allows a generous amount of time so one need not be glued to a device or feel sheepish about keeping anyone waiting. (Pro tip: start several games if you’re the one who doesn’t like to wait.)
Codenames wasn’t even my favourite tabletop word or deduction game, but this product - with its polished look to accompany the generous layers of gameplay - is just stellar.
Codenames: it’s the new gold standard in board game apps.
2024-09-15
Great game very enjoyable
I was hesitant at first due to reviews saying no English but downloaded and I can confirm English language is available. The game itself it’s a great word game, keeps you entertained with the achievements and it’s well worth the money for what you get. For sure a five star word game.
2024-09-14
The definitive Codenames game
I love playing the board game and now I love the iOS version. Lots of game modes, great UI and clever solutions to the challenge of making it work on a mobile makes this a very enjoyable experience. Some teething problems were present but the devs responded swiftly with an update.
2024-09-11
Where is the English version?
I downloaded but everything is in Czech. Please help
2024-09-11
App only on Czech
Purchased on the Australian store, I don’t see an option for English in the app. So probably great if you are learning Czech. Hopefully fixed soon.