Comparison

Pocket Tarneeb vs Skrew

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

Skrew

A strategic card game where players aim to discard cards or burden opponents to achieve the lowest score. Outsmart rivals by avoiding points and setting traps for them. This engaging game is perfect for family gatherings or playing with friends.

Highlights
  • Strategic card gameplay
  • Minimize personal score
  • Burden opponents with cards
  • Outsmarting rivals
  • Family-friendly fun
  • Engaging for friends
Features
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سكرو هي لعبة ورق استراتيجية تم تطويرها بواسطة يحيى عزام، حيث تتنافس فيها مع خصومك بهدف التخلص من الأوراق التي في يدك أو تحميلها لهم، بهدف تحقيق أقل نقاط ممكنة بنهاية الجولة. كل لاعب يحاول استخدام البطاقات بطرق ذكية لتجنب جمع النقاط، فيما يحاول إيقاع اللاعبين الآخرين في فخاخ تزيد من نقاطهم. تتطلب اللعبة استراتيجيات مدروسة وقدرة على قراءة خطوات الخصوم، وتتميز بأنها تجمع بين البساطة والإثارة، مما يجعلها مناسبة للجلسات العائلية أو لعبها مع الأصدقاء.

Screenshots

Pocket Tarneeb4 screens
Skrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Tarneeb at 4.6 against Skrew's 3.7. Pocket Tarneeb also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 45%). Skrew's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Skrew sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Tarneeb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 346 and 147 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Pocket Tarneeb's written reviews are positive against 45% of Skrew's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, Skrew fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Tarneeb versus Skrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TarneebSkrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (346 ratings) — better3.7 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better147
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
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 MB217 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlyxonYahya Azzam

Customer experience

Pocket Tarneeb

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

Skrew

All ratings147 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative42.6%

User reviews

Pocket Tarneeb

From 346 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Good for daily play
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 😠 Unfair gameplay
  • 😠 Biased admins
  • 😠 Too many ads
  • 😠 Unskippable ads
  • 😠 Ads cause inactivity kicks

Skrew

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🪛 All the support
  • 🤝 Needs improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Lags and freezes
  • 🐛 Unstable and unplayable

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

Skrew

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Gets stuck on 'preparing round'
  • Cards behave erratically
  • Automatic play is slow and boring
  • Unable to join games with friends

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice chat feature
  • Implement multiplayer mode
  • Add new cards
  • Introduce penalty for leaving games

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
14 purchases

Skrew

One-time14
  • (Lvl1) عملة سكرو$0.99
  • (Lvl2) عملة سكرو$1.99
  • (Lvl1) جوهرة سكرو$1.99
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  • (Lvl2) جوهرة سكرو$3.99
  • باكة لويجي الخاصة$3.99
  • (Lvl3) عملة سكرو$5.99
  • (Lvl3) جوهرة سكرو$5.99
  • باكة الاسطى الاسطورية$5.99
  • (Lvl4) عملة سكرو$9.99
  • (Lvl4) جوهرة سكرو$9.99
  • باكة خوي الاسطى$9.99
  • 30,000 عملة سكرو$22.99
  • (Lvl6) عملة سكرو$24.99
  • 8,500 جوهرة سكرو$39.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tarneeb free?
Pocket Tarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skrew free?
Skrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew?
Pocket Tarneeb is rated higher. Pocket Tarneeb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Skrew averages 3.7 from 147 ratings.
Do Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew have ads?
Pocket Tarneeb shows ads; Skrew does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew?
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, and Skrew fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Tarneeb was updated on September 30, 2026 and Skrew on September 27, 2026.

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