Comparison

Pocket Tarneeb vs Arbatash

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

Arbatash

Features
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Arbatash is a clean, premium take on the classic Middle Eastern family card game. No ads. No coins. No casino clutter. Just smooth gameplay, authentic rules, and challenging AI opponents. If you grew up playing Hand / Arbatash with family, this is built to feel familiar while staying simple and polished on iPhone. Features - Play against AI opponents - Multiple difficulty levels - Smooth, fast gameplay - Clean table design with no distractions - Rules and scoring inspired by classic Arbatash / Hand play Why Arbatash Most mobile card apps bury great games inside bloated casino platforms. Arbatash focuses on one game and tries to do it well. Current version - Single-player against AI - Multiplayer planned for a future update

Screenshots

Pocket Tarneeb4 screens
Arbatash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Tarneeb at Free against Arbatash's $1.99. Pocket Tarneeb also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Arbatash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Pocket Tarneeb is free to download; Arbatash costs $1.99 up front. Pocket Tarneeb sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Arbatash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, Arbatash every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Tarneeb versus Arbatash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TarneebArbatash
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (346 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings346 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlyxonGEORGE JOSEPH DIAB

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

Arbatash

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
None

Arbatash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Tarneeb free?
Pocket Tarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arbatash free?
Arbatash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Tarneeb or Arbatash have ads?
Pocket Tarneeb shows ads; Arbatash does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or Arbatash?
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, and Arbatash every 10 days. Most recently, Pocket Tarneeb was updated on October 14, 2026 and Arbatash on October 11, 2026.

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