Comparison

Pocket Tarneeb vs iTarneeb

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Tarneeb

Enjoy a digital version of the popular card game Tarneeb without the hassle of physical cards. Play against AI or other players online, with customizable game modes and scoring. Features include a tutorial, progress tracking, and cosmetic customization options.

Highlights
  • Multiple score limits and game modes
  • Online and LAN multiplayer
  • Offline single-player against AI
  • In-game tutorial
  • Auto-save game progress
  • Profile and progress tracking
  • Customizable card decks and avatars
Features
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Not in the mood for a night out? but could use a nice, calm game of tarneeb? now we've got just the thing for you! With Pocket Tarneeb we’ll save you the hassle of dealing cards, and calculating the score by letting you play on your phone or tablet, but with a lot of extra features of our own: - Play Tarneeb with multiple score limits (31, 41 or 61) and multiple game modes (Egyptian (Red & Black, Syrian or Normal Tarneeb) - Online Multiplayer - LAN Multiplayer - A very easy and helpful in-game tutorial for Tarneeb newcomers - Play Pocket Tarneeb against a challenging AI in an offline single player mode - Auto-save your Tarneeb games in order to continue them later if not completed - Control your game speed in single player mode - Track your progress in Pocket Tarneeb through the Profile menu - Play and earn XP to level up and show off your progress - Various challenging achievements to unlock - Buy and collect a variety of creative card decks and backgrounds from the in-game store - Create your own avatar with hundreds of unique and funny looks (for both male and female) for other people to see - Personalize your game theme by setting any colour you desire using the RGB colour picker - Taunt other players by performing multiple, funny in-game actions - Use funny clips and memes to express your feelings - Pocket Tarneeb Supports Arabic, English and ‘Franco’ Arabic Terms and Conditions: https://www.fanellaproductions.com/terms-conditions

About

iTarneeb

Experience the thrilling Tarneeb card game on your mobile device. Play online or offline, compete with friends or global players, and climb the ranks in this interactive Levantine game.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Offline play available
  • Play with friends
  • Ranked matches
  • Interactive characters
  • Customizable experience
Features
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Ready for the best Tarneeb mobile card game? Download iTarneeb for an exciting experience that allows you to play online, offline, with friends, or with people from all over the world! From Diwaniya Labs, the creators of iKout, iTarneeb brings the beloved traditional Levantine game Tarneeb to life with interactive characters, smooth gameplay, and exciting ranked matches. Learn to play Tarneeb, compete against other players, and rank up for free while customizing your experience with a variety of playable characters. Four players, two teams, and one goal: play your cards right and win! Download iTarneeb today and show off your Tarneeb skills!

Screenshots

Pocket Tarneeb4 screens
iTarneeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iTarneeb at every 2 weeks against Pocket Tarneeb's every 2 months. Pocket Tarneeb's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Tarneeb sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and iTarneeb sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pocket Tarneeb against 4.5 for iTarneeb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tarneeb has 346 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pocket Tarneeb's written reviews are positive against 67% of iTarneeb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, iTarneeb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Tarneeb versus iTarneeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TarneebiTarneeb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (346 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB255 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlyxonDEWANIYA LABS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COMPANY

Customer experience

Pocket Tarneeb

All ratings346 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.5%

iTarneeb

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Tarneeb

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game is made up/already settled
  • Ads cause kicks for inactivity
  • Terrible algorithms and programming
  • Servers are overloaded and laggy
  • Not compatible with Mac OS
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  • Abusive players without reporting system

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add voice chat
  • Add 5K table
  • Make compatible with Mac OS
  • Screen rotation option
  • Improve reporting functionality for abusive players
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  • Add more updates and enhancements

iTarneeb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pocket Tarneeb

Subscriptions4
  • Silver Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Golden Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Silver Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Golden Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time7
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
  • 22,500 Coins$3.99
  • 35,000 Coins$4.99
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  • 50,000 Coins$6.99
  • 100,000 Coins$9.99
  • Remove Advertisements$24.99
  • 250,000 Coins$24.99
5 purchases

iTarneeb

One-time5
  • A Wallet of Dinars$0.99
  • An Envelope of Dinars$4.99
  • A Suitcase of Dinars$9.99
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  • A Dufflebag of Dinars$49.99
  • A Pile of Dinars$99.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tarneeb free?
Pocket Tarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTarneeb free?
iTarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tarneeb or iTarneeb?
Pocket Tarneeb is rated higher. Pocket Tarneeb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while iTarneeb averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Pocket Tarneeb or iTarneeb have ads?
Both Pocket Tarneeb and iTarneeb show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or iTarneeb?
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, and iTarneeb every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Tarneeb was updated on September 30, 2026 and iTarneeb on October 1, 2026.

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