# Codenames vs Tiles Mosaic Board Game

The clearest difference is price: Tiles Mosaic Board Game at Free against Codenames's $2.99. Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 43%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tiles Mosaic Board Game is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiles Mosaic Board Game sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Codenames against 4.6 for Tiles Mosaic Board Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 43% of Tiles Mosaic Board Game's.

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Tiles Mosaic Board Game every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codenames | Tiles Mosaic Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-mosaic-board-game/id6469061309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) | [Innerblooming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507757565) |

## What reviewers say

### Codenames

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Board, #8 Top Paid · Puzzle, #67 Top Paid · Games, #101 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


### Tiles Mosaic Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles-mosaic-board-game/id6469061309)

Engage in a strategic board game where you collect tiles to craft intricate mosaics. Score points by decorating a wall with your creations and challenge friends to become the master artisan.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile drafting, Mosaic crafting, Point scoring, Compete with friends, Play anywhere, anytime

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion | $2.99 | per month |
| Expansion annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Gems x10 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very responsive
- 👍 Great game adaptation
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Accurate to board game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scoring issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lacking in features
- 🐛 Inaccurate scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring issues with negative points row
- Game crashing after matches
- Opponent turns being skipped
- Inconsistent tile placement rules
- Ranked games not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add stats tracking and player profiles
- Implement 4-player mode
- Allow playing tiles in multiple rows
- Add a speed/quick mode
- Improve bot difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codenames free?

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

### Is Tiles Mosaic Board Game free?

Tiles Mosaic Board Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codenames or Tiles Mosaic Board Game?

Codenames is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tiles Mosaic Board Game averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Codenames or Tiles Mosaic Board Game have ads?

Tiles Mosaic Board Game shows ads; Codenames does not.

### Which is updated more often, Codenames or Tiles Mosaic Board Game?

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Tiles Mosaic Board Game every 10 days. Most recently, Codenames was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tiles Mosaic Board Game 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.*