iTarneeb vs 5absa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTarneeb
Experience the thrilling Tarneeb card game on your mobile device. Play online or offline, compete with friends or global players, and climb the ranks in this interactive Levantine game.
- Online multiplayer
- Offline play available
- Play with friends
- Ranked matches
- Interactive characters
- Customizable experience
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Ready for the best Tarneeb mobile card game? Download iTarneeb for an exciting experience that allows you to play online, offline, with friends, or with people from all over the world! From Diwaniya Labs, the creators of iKout, iTarneeb brings the beloved traditional Levantine game Tarneeb to life with interactive characters, smooth gameplay, and exciting ranked matches. Learn to play Tarneeb, compete against other players, and rank up for free while customizing your experience with a variety of playable characters. Four players, two teams, and one goal: play your cards right and win! Download iTarneeb today and show off your Tarneeb skills!
5absa
This game offers a solo twist on the classic Tarneeb card game. Compete in real-time 1v1v1v1 battles, master a double-bid system, and aim to 'shoot the moon' for legendary wins. Practice against bots or challenge players worldwide.
- Real-time online play
- Solo 1v1v1v1 battles
- Adaptive bot opponents
- Double-bid system
- Shoot the moon mechanic
- Negative scoring
- Global leaderboards
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5absa: Shuffle, Bid, Conquer! Shuffle the deck. Bend the rules. Own the table. 5absa re-imagines classic Tarneeb for solo warriors. No partners, no excuses. Match up in real-time 1 v 1 v 1 v 1 battles, outthink smart bots in Warm-up mode, and master the double bid system that flips tradition on its head. Ready to shoot the moon? Why 5absa? In Arabic slang, "5absa" means "shuffle". That’s exactly what we’ve done: shuffled the old rulebook and dealt you a fresh, highly competitive twist on Tarneeb that’s built for quick matches, strategic depth, and relentless bragging rights. Key Features Real-Time Online Play: Instant matchmaking puts you against live opponents from around the world. Warm-Up Mode: Practice against adaptive bots that learn your style and keep you sharp. Solo Showdown (1 v 1 v 1 v 1): No partners to save you, every trick, every bid, every misplay is yours alone. Double-Bid System: First bid picks the suit; the second sets your point target. Outsmart rivals with next-level strategy. Shoot the Moon: Call 13 and sweep the board for legendary glory, and massive risk. Negative Scoring: Miss your bid? Feel the sting. Success and failure both hit the scoreboard hard. Global Leaderboards: Track your climb, challenge friends, brag without mercy. Emoticons & Quick Chat: Celebrate wins or throw playful shade (respectfully). How to Play Shuffle & Deal: 13 cards each. First Bid: Highest bidder declares the Tarneeb suit (Hukam). Second Bid: All players set their target (minimum 2, max = first bidder-1). Play 13 Tricks: No partners, every trick you win counts to your own target. Score It: Hit or exceed your bid to gain points; miss it and drop into the negatives. Shoot the moon by bidding 13 and taking every trick for an instant win!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 5absa at 5.0 against iTarneeb's 4.5. 5absa also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). iTarneeb's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. iTarneeb sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 5absa asks for nothing beyond the download.
5absa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTarneeb has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iTarneeb ships an update every 2 weeks, 5absa every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTarneeb | 5absa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 297 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DEWANIYA LABS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COMPANY | DSCALE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY L.L.C |
Customer experience
iTarneeb
5absa
In-app purchases
iTarneeb
- A Wallet of Dinars$0.99
- An Envelope of Dinars$4.99
- A Suitcase of Dinars$9.99
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- A Dufflebag of Dinars$49.99
- A Pile of Dinars$99.99
5absa
No in-app purchases









