Comparison

Codenames vs Tree(3)

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

Tree(3)

This puzzle game challenges you to build sequences of abstract shapes based on a single rule: no earlier shape can be found within a later one. Compete for high scores, solve daily puzzles, and challenge friends in a game inspired by a massive mathematical concept.

Highlights
  • Build unique shape sequences
  • Solve daily puzzles
  • Challenge friends
  • Learn game mechanics
  • Earn high scores
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Tree(3) is a puzzle game built on one of the largest numbers in mathematics. You build a sequence of small trees, one at a time. Each tree may use one more node than the last, and its nodes come in three colors. There is one rule: no earlier tree may ever be found inside a later one. The moment a shape repeats, the sequence ends. Kruskal's tree theorem proves every such sequence must end. TREE(3) is how long the longest one could run — a number so large it cannot be written down in the observable universe. Your score is how far you get before the rule catches you. MAIN GAME — Pure TREE(3). Start from a single node and extend as far as you can. Every game is a new best-score attempt. PUZZLES — A position and a bank of candidate trees. Pick the ones that don't repeat an earlier shape. Three tiers; the skill is reading embeddings at a glance. DAILY — One puzzle a day, the same for everyone. Share your result without spoiling it. CHALLENGES — Invite a friend and take turns extending one shared sequence. The player who repeats a shape loses. LEARN — Short lessons on the rule, the trap in the first move, and why the game has to end. Tree(3) is free to play. Optional coins buy hints and avatars; ads can be removed with a one-time purchase. Nothing you can buy is ever won from another player.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
Tree(3)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tree(3) at Free against Codenames's $4.99. Tree(3) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Tree(3) is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tree(3) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tree(3) 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 1, 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 Tree(3)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codenames ships an update fortnightly, Tree(3) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Codenames versus Tree(3): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenamesTree(3)
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB33 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Thicket Studios LLC

Customer experience

Codenames

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

Tree(3)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Tree(3)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
4 purchases

Tree(3)

One-time4
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 550 Coins$4.99
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  • 1,200 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tree(3) free?
Tree(3) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or Tree(3)?
Tree(3) is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tree(3) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Codenames or Tree(3) have ads?
Tree(3) shows ads; Codenames does not.
Which is updated more often, Codenames or Tree(3)?
Codenames ships an update fortnightly, and Tree(3) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Codenames was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tree(3) on October 31, 2026.

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