# CODENAMES companion

> The official digital assistant for your favorite word association board game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenames](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenames)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.czechgames.codenames`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CGE digital
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 324,089
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (671 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.247
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2015-08-29
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 118 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.czechgames.codenames)
- **Website:** [http://codenamesgame.com/](http://codenamesgame.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.czechgames.com/privacy/codenames-gadget](https://www.czechgames.com/privacy/codenames-gadget)

## Description

The Codenames Companion app is the official digital assistant designed to enhance your experience with the popular word association board game, Codenames. It is a companion tool and requires a physical copy of Codenames or Codenames: Pictures to play.

Key features include a Random Key Card Generator, which ensures unique gameplay each round by creating new key cards tailored to your preferences. The in-game timer adds excitement by allowing you to set custom time limits for turns, keeping the game fast-paced and engaging. Additionally, the app supports device sharing and syncing, enabling spymasters to collaborate seamlessly on one device or across multiple devices using a simple code. This app streamlines setup and adds new options for your Codenames sessions, making gameplay more dynamic and enjoyable.

## Rankings

- #125,626 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.czechgames.codenames.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

CODENAMES companion is a handy tool that generates the secret card and autohide feature, making gameplay easier and more enjoyable, especially for remote/ video-chat play, and it remains useful over years. However, reliability issues persist: sound problems after updates and frequent startup crashes impact usability. Localization gaps, particularly Arabic language support, are a commonly requested improvement.

### Pros

- Generates the secret/card with a keycard and autohide option, useful for custom Code Names setups.
- Makes Codenames easier and more enjoyable; straightforward and functional.
- Great for playing Codenames over video chat with remote participants.
- Still a valuable tool and remains useful even after years (5+ years of use).

### Cons

- Frequent audio/sound issues after updates (muted, stops working, etc.).
- Startup/opening crashes or the app failing to start, sometimes requiring reinstall or reboot.
- Lack of Arabic language support; multiple requests from Arabic-speaking users for localization.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.czechgames.codenames)