Comparison

Pocket Tarneeb vs Kooz

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

Kooz

Experience a collection of thrilling offline and online multiplayer board and card games. Play with friends locally on a single device or connect with others globally via voice chat. Discover unique Egyptian-themed games for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Offline multiplayer games
  • Online multiplayer games
  • Voice chat integration
  • Egyptian-themed games
  • Play on a single device
  • Global challenges
Features
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Introducing Kooz by 2ool Ameme, Egypt’s best selling board and card games! Dive into a collection of thrilling offline and online multiplayer games that guarantee endless fun and excitement, all within the palm of your hand. No Wi-Fi? No problem! With Kooz, you can gather your friends around a single phone and engage in captivating offline games. You can also enjoy our games anytime, anywhere, with the online voice chat mode with friends or even challenge strangers from across the globe. With many more games to come, we launched our first game on the app:”Meme Bey2ool el 7a2," an Egyptian twist on Spy. Uncover the spy, decipher clues, and outsmart your opponents all with iconic Egyptian and Khaligi locations. Download now and let the fun begin!

Screenshots

Pocket Tarneeb4 screens
Kooz4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pocket Tarneeb and Kooz both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Pocket Tarneeb's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kooz's. Pocket Tarneeb also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 12). Kooz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kooz sells 6 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 Kooz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tarneeb has 351 ratings behind it against 12, 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 0% of Kooz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, Kooz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Tarneeb versus Kooz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TarneebKooz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (351 ratings) — better4.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings351 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB310 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlyxonAbdelrahman Selim

Customer experience

Pocket Tarneeb

All ratings351 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.5%

Kooz

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Kooz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 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-time6
  • 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
6 purchases

Kooz

One-time6
  • 10,000 Coins$0.29
  • 30,000 Coins$0.49
  • 100,000 Coins$0.99
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  • 250,000 Coins$1.99
  • 500,000 Coins$2.99
  • 1,000,000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tarneeb free?
Pocket Tarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kooz free?
Kooz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tarneeb or Kooz?
Pocket Tarneeb is rated higher. Pocket Tarneeb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Kooz averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do Pocket Tarneeb or Kooz have ads?
Pocket Tarneeb shows ads; Kooz does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or Kooz?
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, and Kooz every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Tarneeb was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kooz on November 3, 2026.

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