Comparison

OLYM 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

OLYM

A simple puzzle game where players tap connected pieces to clear levels and increase their score. It features a variety of puzzle mechanisms across 130 levels and allows for friendly competition. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time limits and quality art and music.

Highlights
  • Gather connected pieces
  • Increase your score
  • 130 different levels
  • Simple tap controls
  • No time limits
  • Challenge friends
Features
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OLYM is a simple puzzle game where you gather connected pieces and increase your score. It is another game in the "MUJO" series, a game which has made it into the top 10 puzzle games in 109 countries around the world. Take on a variety of puzzle mechanisms found in 130 different Levels! Play against your friends too! - Free to play! - Simple controls where you simply tap connected pieces to defeat enemies! - Quality art design and music! - Take your time and don't worry about time limits! - Comes with 130 Levels designed with various mechanisms. New Levels planned for the future, too! - Challenge your Facebook friends to a battle! *OLYM can be played for free from start to finish, but it is also possible to make in-app purchases to recover or buy certain items. = How to Play = - Tap lines of 3 or more pieces that are lined up vertically or horizontally to increase your score. - By creating more pieces that are the same color as the enemy, you can defeat them. - If you can beat all the enemies in a set number of moves, then you beat the stage! - Make full use of special items and Gems to overcome the tough levels!

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

OLYM4 screens
Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OLYM at Free against Codenames's $4.99. OLYM also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Codenames's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 23). On update cadence, ads, 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

OLYM is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. OLYM sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codenames holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of OLYM's written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLYM ships an update every 3 weeks, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OLYM versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLYMCodenames
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (23 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews66.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB221 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOink Games Inc.CGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

OLYM

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative37.1%

Codenames

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

User reviews

OLYM

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to understand
  • 💡 Addictive gameplay
  • ✨ Nice graphics and design
  • ⏱️ Good for passing time
  • 🧠 Mentally engaging

Room to improve

  • ⚖️ Too much luck involved
  • 🐌 Slow loading times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ❓ Unclear instructions/gameplay
  • 💰 Pay-to-win/in-app purchase reliance

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

OLYM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • App fails to launch after updates
  • Game not ending properly or registering wins/losses incorrectly
  • Levels not loading or becoming inaccessible
  • Incorrect display of text (亂碼)
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  • Notification badges appearing despite being turned off
  • Facebook connect issues
  • Game not fitting screen on some devices
  • Sound issues (blocking music playback)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Clearer instructions and tutorials
  • Option to disable notification badges
  • Improved game balance (less luck-dependent)
  • Faster loading and transitions
  • More varied gameplay mechanics
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  • Support for more languages
  • Option to restart levels easily
  • Better optimization for older devices
  • Option to play offline

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

7 purchases

OLYM

One-time7
  • 10 Gems$0.99
  • 21 Gems$1.99
  • Unlimited Lives & People$3.99
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  • 52 Gems$4.99
  • 105 Gems$9.99
  • 214 Gems$19.99
  • 556 Gems$49.99
1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99

Questions

Is OLYM free?
OLYM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OLYM or Codenames?
Codenames is rated higher. OLYM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do OLYM or Codenames have ads?
Neither OLYM nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OLYM or Codenames?
OLYM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, OLYM was updated on October 4, 2026 and Codenames on October 18, 2026.

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