Comparison

Pocket Tarneeb vs Tarneeb!

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

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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

Tarneeb!

Experience the classic Arabic trick-taking card game offline. Play against intelligent AI opponents, bid strategically, and master the rules of this beloved partnership game. Enjoy a seamless experience designed for one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Intelligent AI opponents
  • Full traditional Tarneeb rules
  • Offline play
  • One-handed design
  • In-app tutorial
  • Customizable card backs
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Tarneeb is the classic trick-taking card game beloved across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and the wider Arab world — now on your iPhone. Play the full traditional Tarneeb experience — solo against three intelligent AI opponents, or ONLINE WITH FRIENDS in private rooms. Bid, choose your trump, and outplay the table trick by trick in the partnership card game generations have grown up on. No account required — solo play even works offline. Just deal and play. HOW TO PLAY You and your partner face two opponents. Read your hand, place your bid (7 to 13), and the highest bidder names the trump suit. Win the tricks you promised to score points — fall short and you go back. First side to 31 takes the game. FEATURES • Online multiplayer — create a private room, share the 6-character code, and play with friends anywhere; AI fills any empty seats • Full Arabic support — a complete right-to-left interface; switch languages instantly in Settings • Intelligent AI that counts cards, remembers what's been played, and partners with you strategically • Full Tarneeb rules: bids from 7–13, trump suit selection, trick-by-trick scoring • A clear "your turn" indicator and refined card-play UX so you always know when and what you can play • Satisfying trick animations — winning cards sweep toward the player who took the trick • Clean in-game display showing bid progress and the running score to 31 • Three card-back designs to personalise your table • Complete in-app tutorial that walks you through bidding, trump, and scoring • Designed for one-handed play on any iPhone size • Dark table design that's easy on the eyes for long sessions FREE TO PLAY Tarneeb is completely free, supported by occasional ads that are paced to stay out of your way. Tracking is always your choice — deny it and you'll simply see non-personalised ads. AUTHENTIC GAMEPLAY Every rule, bid, and scoring detail follows the Tarneeb you already know from family game nights. Whether you're a lifelong player or just learning, the table is set — sit down and play.

Screenshots

Pocket Tarneeb4 screens
Tarneeb!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tarneeb! at none against Pocket Tarneeb's 10. Tarneeb! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pocket Tarneeb's advantage is ratings volume (351 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Tarneeb! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tarneeb! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tarneeb has 351 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, Tarneeb! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Tarneeb versus Tarneeb!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TarneebTarneeb!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (351 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings351 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlyxonTaher Abouzeid

Customer experience

Pocket Tarneeb

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

Tarneeb!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tarneeb!

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
None

Tarneeb!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Tarneeb free?
Pocket Tarneeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tarneeb! free?
Tarneeb! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tarneeb or Tarneeb!?
Tarneeb! is rated higher. Pocket Tarneeb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Tarneeb! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pocket Tarneeb or Tarneeb! have ads?
Both Pocket Tarneeb and Tarneeb! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tarneeb or Tarneeb!?
Pocket Tarneeb ships an update every 2 months, and Tarneeb! weekly. Most recently, Pocket Tarneeb was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tarneeb! on October 31, 2026.

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