# Canasta! vs Blue Moon

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Moon at 5.0 against Canasta!'s 4.0. Blue Moon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Canasta!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (163 vs 1). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blue Moon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Canasta! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blue Moon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canasta! has 163 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Canasta! ships an update every 8 months, Blue Moon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canasta! | Blue Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id1166454005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-moon-feingames/id6746877673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ironjaw Studios Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/553477907) | [Vlad Feinstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756392392) |

## What reviewers say

### Canasta!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id1166454005)

Experience the classic card game of Canasta online. Play with friends and family worldwide, or challenge other players in various game modes. Easy to learn and fun for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Play with friends and family, Single-player mode, Global player competition, Easy-to-understand rules, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blue Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-moon-feingames/id6746877673)

Engage in a strategic card game focused on logic and skill, not luck. Arrange cards into perfect sequences with intuitive controls. Enjoy offline play and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Logic and strategy-based gameplay, Minimalist design, Offline play, Smooth drag-and-drop controls, Unlimited undo and smart hints, Progress tracking with stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank you! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank you very much! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canasta! free?

Canasta! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Moon free?

Blue Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canasta! or Blue Moon?

Blue Moon is rated higher. Canasta! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Blue Moon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Canasta! or Blue Moon have ads?

Canasta! shows ads; Blue Moon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canasta! or Blue Moon?

Canasta! ships an update every 8 months, and Blue Moon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Canasta! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Blue Moon on November 5, 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.*