Comparison

Perfect Paths vs Codenames

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

Head to head
About

Perfect Paths

Engage in a captivating puzzle experience by creating paths and strategically guiding blocks to their targets. Explore creative solutions by combining or separating blocks, with simple rules leading to complex, multi-solution challenges.

Highlights
  • Create paths to guide blocks
  • Combine or separate blocks
  • Multiple solutions per puzzle
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Minimalistic design
  • Low battery usage
Features
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Perfect Paths is a captivating puzzle game where your goal is to create paths and use various commands to guide blocks to their designated positions. You can combine or separate blocks, allowing for creative and strategic solutions. With simple rules that lead to complex challenges, every puzzle offers multiple ways to achieve success, making each experience unique and engaging. Features: • Simple and original gameplay mechanics which allow any player to find his own solution. • Handcrafted levels with optimal difficulty curve. First levels were tested by 3 years old ;) • Stylish, beautiful minimalistic presentation. • Low battery usage. • High re-playability.

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

Perfect Paths3 screens
Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

Perfect Paths and Codenames both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Perfect Paths's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's. Perfect Paths also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Codenames's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 52) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Perfect Paths costs $1.99 and Codenames $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Perfect Paths against 4.7 for Codenames. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Perfect Paths's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Paths ships an update every 3 weeks, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Perfect Paths versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect PathsCodenames
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews — better66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings521.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB221 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJan IlavskyCGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

Perfect Paths

All ratings52 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%

Codenames

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral14.5%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Perfect Paths

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Excellent brain teaser and mental challenge
  • 💡 Innovative and original gameplay mechanics
  • 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging puzzle design
  • 📈 Progressive difficulty curve that builds naturally
  • 🎨 Clean, simple, and polished graphics

Room to improve

  • 📚 Minimal and unclear tutorial instructions
  • 🎮 Steep learning curve with trial-and-error gameplay
  • 🧩 Some rules and mechanics are unintuitive
  • 🎯 UI could better clarify visual mechanics
  • ❌ Limited content/puzzles available

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

Perfect Paths

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game does not play as outlined in tutorial
  • Audio system conflicts with other applications
  • Possible incompatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More puzzles and additional content
  • Better and more demonstrative tutorials
  • Reset button for quick puzzle clearing
  • Cross-device progress synchronization
  • Competitive scoring/leaderboard system
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  • Clearer visual indicators for game mechanics

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

Perfect Paths

No in-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perfect Paths free?
Perfect Paths costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Paths or Codenames?
Perfect Paths is rated higher. Perfect Paths averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Perfect Paths or Codenames have ads?
Neither Perfect Paths nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Paths or Codenames?
Perfect Paths ships an update every 3 weeks, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Perfect Paths was updated on October 11, 2026 and Codenames on October 12, 2026.

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