Comparison

Fingle vs Codenames

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

Head to head
About

Fingle

Engage in a unique two-player puzzle game that encourages physical closeness through intertwined fingers. Navigate levels by dragging buttons to targets, creating intimate moments and shared laughter. Perfect for breaking the ice or sparking romance.

Highlights
  • Two-player puzzle gameplay
  • Intimate touch mechanics
  • Over 130 levels
  • 70's inspired visuals and music
  • Icebreaker and romantic game
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Explore the intimate touch of each others fingers with Fingle's two-player puzzles. Break the ice or engage friends to get awkwardly close. Two players drag up to five buttons of one color onto their matching targets; their movement makes it impossible to avoid contact, creating intimate moments with intertwined hands. SWEAT IT - More than 130+ levels in total, designed to bend both your fingers and brain. GROOVE IT - Music and visuals straight from the 70's to get you in the mood. FEEL IT - The perfect game for breaking the ice, bringing friends closely together, having moments of roaring laughter or kick-starting a romantic evening. USE IT - Use the full potential of the iPad and play with ten fingers! Note: To use more than 2 fingers in all your Apps, turn off Multitasking Gestures in your General Settings.

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.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fingle at none against Codenames's 1. Fingle also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 14). On rating and ads 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

Fingle costs $1.99 and Codenames $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fingle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fingle against 4.7 for Codenames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Fingle's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fingle ships an update every 3 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Fingle versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingleCodenames
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better66.3% of reviews
Number of ratings141.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#10 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB221 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAdriaan de JonghCGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

Fingle

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.6%

Codenames

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

User reviews

Fingle

From 14 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Great for couples/friends
  • 👍 Innovative concept
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Some moves feel too suggestive

Codenames

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent visual design
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🕹️ Engaging single-player modes
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ 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

Bugs and requests

Fingle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Gestures not working properly
  • Levels become unplayable

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Online/multiplayer mode
  • Level editor or creator
  • Customization options

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

In-app purchases

None

Fingle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99

Questions

Is Fingle free?
Fingle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fingle or Codenames?
Codenames is rated higher. Fingle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Fingle or Codenames have ads?
Neither Fingle nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fingle or Codenames?
Fingle ships an update every 3 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Fingle was updated on October 14, 2026 and Codenames on October 18, 2026.

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