Codenames vs Tic Tac 3o
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codenames
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.
- Turn-based multiplayer
- One-word clue system
- Teamwork and deduction
- Multiple game modes
- Spymaster and Operative roles
- Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. 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.
Tic Tac 3o
A strategic board game that expands on classic Tic Tac Toe with unique winning conditions and up to three players. Compete against AI, friends locally, or players worldwide online.
- Three-player gameplay
- Online multiplayer
- AI bot opponents
- Local multiplayer
- Unique winning conditions
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This simple yet addictive game is just like Tic Tac Toe but better! The goal is to be the first to form a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line with 3 pieces of the same size, increasing size, or decreasing size. You can also win by placing 3 pieces of differing size in the same position. Oh, and did we mention that you can play with up to 3 PLAYERS? ==FEATURES== - PLAY ONLINE FOR FREE with the global community! - Sharpen your skills and challenge up to 2 AI BOTS in Single Player mode! - Play with Friends in person! - INVITE FRIENDS for a private game online! ==HOW TO PLAY== Tap one of the three stacks of pieces on the bottom of the screen to activate the largest available piece. Click the same stack again to activate the next available piece. The highlighted spots on the board represent all the possible positions you can place the active piece. Tap a spot on the board to make your move.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tic Tac 3o at Free against Codenames's $2.99. Tic Tac 3o also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Tic Tac 3o is free to download; Codenames costs $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic Tac 3o asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tic Tac 3o holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Codenames's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac 3o's.
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Tic Tac 3o every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codenames | Tic Tac 3o |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CGE Digital s.r.o. | Gabriel Eduardo Licona |
Customer experience
Codenames
Tic Tac 3o
Bugs and requests
Codenames
Reported bugs
2 issues- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Tic Tac 3o
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Codenames
- Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
Tic Tac 3o
No in-app purchases









