Comparison

Take It Easy vs Codenames

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

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About

Take It Easy

This is a strategic tile-placement puzzle game where players aim to form continuous rows of the same color. With multiple game modes, including classic, puzzle, and progressive challenges, it offers endless hours of addictive fun. Compete with friends locally or globally through Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Continuous row scoring
  • Classic, Puzzle, and Progressive modes
  • Local multiplayer for up to 4 players
  • Game Center integration
  • Over 40 achievements
  • High-resolution graphics
Features
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It’s a puzzle, it’s a brain teaser and it’s a game! It’s all three and much more! It is bingo with strategy! Place your pieces one at a time on the board. To score points, try to form continuous rows of the same color from edge to edge. But one wrong tile and the whole row is worthless. It gets harder as the number of empty spaces on your board, and your possible choices, diminish. Because once a tile is placed, it can’t be moved! Take It Easy is a simple, yet surprisingly addictive and thought-provoking game that will give you endless hours of fun. Features: • Three entertaining and visually beautiful game modes: - Classic Mode: introduces you to the game that started it all. - Puzzle Mode: test your puzzle solving skills with 140 fun and well-designed puzzles. This exciting new twist to the game will have you swapping pieces in your sleep. - Progressive Mode: Offers 30 stages of different challenges. Conquer all stages before time runs out! • Local multiplayer: Play head-to-head against a friend. Or up to four players on a single device! • Game Center integration lets you compare high scores with your friends and players around the world. Will you be Number 1 on the leaderboard? • Over 40 different achievements: Earn points to get that #1 rank! • Stunning high-resolution graphics! • Already over two million fans are enjoying the award winning board game! 148apps.com 4/5 – „Addictive puzzle mechanics and infectiously fun challenges make Take It Easy an unexpected runaway success.” Appadvice.com „If you are looking for a great puzzle game to pick up this week, then I highly recommend giving Take It Easy a try. You won’t be disappointed.” Boardgamegeek.com 4/5 – „A fun puzzle game” Touchgen.net 4/5 – „Take It Easy is a fun board puzzle game with a lot of content, and great

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

Take It Easy4 screens
Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Take It Easy at none against Codenames's 1. Take It Easy also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Take It Easy costs $2.99 and Codenames $2.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Take It Easy 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 Take It Easy against 4.7 for Codenames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Take It Easy's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Take It Easy versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTake It EasyCodenames
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better66.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB221 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRavensburger Verlag GmbHCGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

Take It Easy

All ratings1,583 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,536 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%

Codenames

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

User reviews

Take It Easy

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
  • 🧠 Stimulates the brain
  • 💎 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Appealing visuals
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable multiplayer mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates
  • 🎨 Unappealing visual design changes
  • 🤯 Increased difficulty level frustrating
  • 💔 Lost progress after updates
  • 🕹️ Multiplayer mode issues

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

Take It Easy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Tile movement issues
  • Unsolvable puzzle levels
  • Multiplayer mode connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Ability to undo moves
  • Option to customize the game board
  • Difficulty settings (easy, medium, hard)
  • Syncing progress across devices

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

Take It Easy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99

Questions

Is Take It Easy free?
Take It Easy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Take It Easy or Codenames?
Codenames is rated higher. Take It Easy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Take It Easy or Codenames have ads?
Neither Take It Easy nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Take It Easy or Codenames?
Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Take It Easy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Codenames on October 29, 2026.

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