Pocket Tarneeb vs Skrew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Strategic card gameplay
- Minimize personal score
- Burden opponents with cards
- Outsmarting rivals
- Family-friendly fun
- Engaging for friends
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, Skrew fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Tarneeb | Skrew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (346 ratings) — better | 3.7 (147 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews — better | 45.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 346 — better | 147 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blyxon | Yahya Azzam |
Customer experience
Pocket Tarneeb
Skrew
User reviews
Pocket Tarneeb
From 346 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Pocket Tarneeb
- 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
- 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
Skrew
- (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?
Is Skrew free?
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew?
Do Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or Skrew?
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