# Morels vs Big 2 Scoring Calculator

The clearest difference is price: Big 2 Scoring Calculator at Free against Morels's $4.99. Morels's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Big 2 Scoring Calculator is free to download; Morels costs $4.99 up front. Morels sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big 2 Scoring Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Morels against 5.0 for Big 2 Scoring Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morels has 491 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Morels ships an update fortnightly, Big 2 Scoring Calculator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morels | Big 2 Scoring Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morels/id1396126409/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-2-scoring-calculator/id6756534583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOSSBARK GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396126408) | [Huy La](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849767356) |

## What reviewers say

### Morels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morels/id1396126409)

This is a digital adaptation of a beloved card game where players forage for delicious mushrooms in a dappled forest. Compete against others or AI, cook your finds, and strategically collect varieties to win. Includes an expansion with new cards and gameplay elements.

**Highlights:** Digital adaptation of a strategy card game, Online asynchronous 2-player games, Local pass & play mode, Solo play against AI, Game modifiers for varied gameplay, Interactive tutorial, In-app rulebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foray | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast paced gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art and music
- 💡 Great implementation of physical game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with certain features
- ⏱️ Slow online gameplay and turn-taking
- 🔍 Unclear or missing tutorials for expansions
- 📱 UI issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Foray cards not functioning properly
- Destroying Angel card causing game to get stuck
- Shiitake log not always creating bonus
- Butter and cider extras not working together

**Requested features**

- Online synchronous 2-player mode
- In-game messaging for online play
- Faster end-game scoring
- More player accounts and leaderboards


### Big 2 Scoring Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-2-scoring-calculator/id6756534583)

Easily track scores and settlements for your Big 2 or Chinese Poker games. This app offers flexible scoring rules, automatic calculations, and detailed settlement breakdowns for up to four players. It also provides player statistics and game history, with a beautiful, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** 4-player scoring setup, Customizable scoring rules, Winner Takes All or Everyone Pays settlement, Automatic point calculations, Track multiple games, Player statistics and history, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morels free?

Morels costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Big 2 Scoring Calculator free?

Big 2 Scoring Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Morels or Big 2 Scoring Calculator?

Big 2 Scoring Calculator is rated higher. Morels averages 4.9 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Big 2 Scoring Calculator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Morels or Big 2 Scoring Calculator have ads?

Big 2 Scoring Calculator shows ads; Morels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Morels or Big 2 Scoring Calculator?

Morels ships an update fortnightly, and Big 2 Scoring Calculator every 8 months. Most recently, Morels was updated on October 25, 2026 and Big 2 Scoring Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*