# Take It Easy vs Codenames

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take It Easy | Codenames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 182 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Take It Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Codenames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codenames/id1055650930)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #18 Top Paid · Puzzle, #142 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Krycí jména: Duet | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- Initial launch with only Czech language support
- Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*