Comparison

Codenames vs Tic Tac 3o

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Tic Tac 3o4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Codenames versus Tic Tac 3o: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesTic Tac 3o
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB18 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Gabriel Eduardo Licona

Customer experience

Codenames

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative19.2%

Tic Tac 3o

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
None

Tic Tac 3o

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tic Tac 3o free?
Tic Tac 3o is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or Tic Tac 3o?
Tic Tac 3o is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tic Tac 3o averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Codenames or Tic Tac 3o have ads?
Tic Tac 3o shows ads; Codenames does not.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Tic Tac 3o?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Tic Tac 3o every 3 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tic Tac 3o on October 24, 2026.

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