Comparison

Noodles! vs Codenames

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

Head to head
About

Noodles!

Engage in a relaxing yet strategic puzzle game where you tap to spin and connect noodle pieces. Progress through increasingly complex levels, aiming to achieve perfect scores and discover new strategies.

Highlights
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Tap to spin and connect
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Share progress on social media
  • Track game progress
Features
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Over 1.5 million downloads!! "Noodles is a game you need to have in your life." - Gamezebo Chosen as an App Store Free App of the Week, and a Starbucks Pick of the Week. Looking for a relaxing, strategic and addictive puzzle? Find your Zen and become one with Noodles! Tap to spin and connect all the noodle pieces – once you solve a puzzle, figure out the strategy and beat your own score to get FIVE DIAMONDS! Sound easy? It might be in the first few levels, but as you progress try connecting a giant hexagon Noodle ... puzzles get more complex as more sides are added. What are you going to do then? *** Find out why Noodles! has 4.5 stars in every country!*** And now, some words from some happy Noodlers: “Damn this game for being awesome and super addictive” – User Review by Miayadu “Pretty graphics, Zen-like sounds, you will get hooked and you won't mind!” – User Review by WalnutCake Key Features: • Thousands of addicting puzzles, all available immediately. No unlocks, annoying tricks or bags of diamonds to buy • Facebook and Twitter enabled to share your Noodles success • Game progress status tells you how far you have to go • Increasing difficulty makes you feel smarter when you are done Noodles comes to you from the bumbling genius of Lummox Labs Happy Noodle-ing!

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

Noodles!4 screens
Codenames4 screens

Verdict

The call

Noodles! and Codenames both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Noodles!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's. Noodles! also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Codenames's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Noodles! 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 Noodles! against 4.7 for Codenames. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 514 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Noodles!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Codenames's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noodles! ships an update every 2 months, Codenames fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Noodles! versus Codenames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoodles!Codenames
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (514 ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5141.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB221 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLummox Labs IncCGE Digital s.r.o.

Customer experience

Noodles!

All ratings514 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.2%

Codenames

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

User reviews

Noodles!

From 514 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Endless levels to play
  • 🎨 Pleasing visual design
  • 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Great time-filler game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional loss of progress
  • 🔍 Lack of an undo button
  • 🔆 Bright background can be tiring
  • 🔢 Repetitive puzzles at higher levels

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

Noodles!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Graphical issues causing distorted tiles
  • Slower response to touch input

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
  • Ability to reset individual puzzle sets

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

Noodles!

No in-app purchases

None

Codenames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noodles! free?
Noodles! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noodles! or Codenames?
Noodles! is rated higher. Noodles! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Codenames averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Noodles! or Codenames have ads?
Neither Noodles! nor Codenames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noodles! or Codenames?
Noodles! ships an update every 2 months, and Codenames fortnightly. Most recently, Noodles! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Codenames on October 12, 2026.

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