Burako vs Carioca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Burako
A multiplayer tile game popular in Argentina. Players score points by forming combinations like sequences of numbers in the same color or sets of the same number. The goal is to achieve the highest score by creating valid sets and canastas.
- Multiplayer (2 or 4 players)
- Forming sequences (escaleras)
- Combining sets (piernas)
- Creating canastas (seven tiles)
- Using wild tiles
- Scoring points
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Burako is a game popular in Argentina where you play with a set of numbered tiles. It is a multiplayer game for 2 or 4 players (two pairs). The objective is to score points by placing tiles on valid combinations. You can form sequences of three or more consecutive numbers of the same color, known as "escaleras". You can also combine sets of three or more tiles of the same number, regardless of color, known as "piernas". Canastas are combinations of at least seven tiles. You can form impure canastas using wild tiles. Canastas are pure when they have no wild cards added. Whoever has the most points wins. You can find more information on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jugarburako/ Terms and conditions of use: https://conectagames.com/terms_policies/?type=TC&lang=en
Carioca
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Carioca: The Ultimate Social Card Game Experience the joy of playing cards with friends and family, no matter where they are! Carioca is a delightful multiplayer card game designed to be played while chatting on FaceTime, bringing the fun of game night right to your phone. With version 2 you can now play against bots as well. PERFECT FOR FACETIME - Start a FaceTime call with friends or family - Share your game code - Play and laugh together like you're at the same table! GAME HIGHLIGHTS - Easy to learn, engaging to master - 3-8 players per game - Six exciting game dynamics - Beautiful, intuitive interface - Real-time multiplayer action WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Stay connected with loved ones through interactive gameplay - Perfect for virtual game nights - Create memorable moments with family across distances - Casual enough for beginners, strategic enough for card game enthusiasts - No ads, just pure social gaming fun GAMEPLAY FEATURES - Form combinations: trios, straights, and more - Strategic card trading and collecting - Different challenges in each round - Track scores and compete for victory Whether connecting with family overseas or having a virtual game night with friends, Carioca combines the best of social interaction and card gaming. Download now and start making memories! Note: This game is best enjoyed while on a FaceTime call with other players. Gather your friends, start a call, and let the fun begin! End User Licence: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Carioca at none against Burako's shown. Carioca also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Burako sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Carioca sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Burako ships an update every 3 weeks, Carioca every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Burako | Carioca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Web2mil S.A. | Carlo Mario Paolo Grimaldi Perez |
In-app purchases
Burako
- Basic Subscription$1.991 Month
- Pro Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 10 Credits$0.99
- 20 Credits$1.99
- 50 Credits$4.99
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- 100 Credits$8.99
- 200 Credits$15.99
Carioca
- Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month









