Comparison

Hanafuda・Koi Koi vs Classic Hanafuda

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

Head to head
About

Hanafuda・Koi Koi

Experience a traditional Japanese card game played with Hanafuda cards. The objective is to form specific card combinations, known as 'yaku', before your opponent. Choose to cash in your points or continue playing for higher scores by saying 'koi-koi'.

Highlights
  • Play traditional Japanese card game
  • Use Hanafuda cards
  • Form 'yaku' card combinations
  • Score points by making combinations
  • Option to 'koi-koi' for more points
Features
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Koi-Koi (Japanese: こいこい) is a popular card game in Japan played with Hanafuda cards which is one of ways to play Hanafuda(Japanese playing cards) with two players. The goal of the game is to make the combination of severalcards earlier than your opponent. The phrase "koi-koi" means "come on" in Japanese which is said when the player wants to continue the hand. The object of the game is to form special card combinations called "yaku" from cards accumulated in a point pile. Players can gain cards in their point piles by matching cards in their hands, or drawn from the draw pile, with cards on the table. Once a yaku has been made, a player can stop to cash in points, or keep going (referred to as "koi-koi", hence the name of the game) to form additional yaku for more points. The point values assigned to individual cards have no effect on the score, but they are helpful to judge their value in forming yaku.

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Hanafuda・Koi Koi4 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Hanafuda at none against Hanafuda・Koi Koi's 1. Classic Hanafuda also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Hanafuda・Koi Koi's advantage is ratings volume (553 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. Hanafuda・Koi Koi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic Hanafuda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hanafuda・Koi Koi against 4.5 for Classic Hanafuda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hanafuda・Koi Koi has 553 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanafuda・Koi Koi ships an update every 5 weeks, Classic Hanafuda weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hanafuda・Koi Koi versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanafuda・Koi KoiClassic Hanafuda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (553 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings553 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧 姚CHAOS

Customer experience

Hanafuda・Koi Koi

All ratings553 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative29.2%

Classic Hanafuda

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

Bugs and requests

Hanafuda・Koi Koi

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently, especially with Facebook ads
  • Ads freeze without countdown timer
  • Ads lack close buttons or are difficult to close
  • App crashes on startup (some devices)
  • Music/BGM not working properly
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  • Card selection sensitivity causes wrong card to be played
  • Koi-koi dialog obscures game board completely
  • Display issues with newer iPhone models (notch obstruction)
  • Ad-removal purchases not restored after updates
  • Incorrect yaku point values compared to official rules

Requested features

10 requests
  • Multiplayer functionality (online or local)
  • Ability to review scored cards during koi-koi decision
  • Landscape mode support with better card visibility
  • Option to cancel card selection after dragging
  • Full English translation of all game elements
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  • Paid ad-removal option
  • 12-month full game length option
  • Better koi-koi decision dialog placement
  • Music/BGM improvements
  • Improved card selection UI for duplicate matches

Classic Hanafuda

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hanafuda・Koi Koi

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hanafuda・Koi Koi free?
Hanafuda・Koi Koi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hanafuda・Koi Koi or Classic Hanafuda?
Hanafuda・Koi Koi is rated higher. Hanafuda・Koi Koi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Classic Hanafuda averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Hanafuda・Koi Koi or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Both Hanafuda・Koi Koi and Classic Hanafuda show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanafuda・Koi Koi or Classic Hanafuda?
Hanafuda・Koi Koi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Hanafuda・Koi Koi was updated on October 19, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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