# Bourré vs Tonk Star

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tonk Star at 67% against Bourré's 21%. Tonk Star also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 25). Bourré's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tonk Star sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bourré asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tonk Star holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonk Star has 1.7K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Bourré's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tonk Star's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bourré | Tonk Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourre/id1448644426/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonk-star/id1518809349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jerod Motley](https://appshunter.io/developer/378718536) | [Garia Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685533314) |

## What reviewers say

### Bourré

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourre/id1448644426)

A trick-taking card game combining elements of Spades and Poker. Players ante up wisely as the pot can grow quickly in this fast-paced game.

**Highlights:** Trick-taking gameplay, Spades and Poker blend, Fast-paced action, Strategic betting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tonk Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonk-star/id1518809349)

An offline, casual card game for 2-3 players, this is a variation of Gin Rummy. It's easy to learn, fun to play, and offers hundreds of levels with unlockable tables. Enjoy hours of nonstop fun without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Draw and discard gameplay, 2-3 player mode, Hundreds of levels, Unlockable high roller tables, Free coins every few hours, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Club | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads for 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Tonk coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tonk Cash Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack #3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack #4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Tonk Cash Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack #5 | $20.99 | one-time |
| Tonk Cash Bundle 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tonk Cash Bundle 7 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Awesome
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponent
- 🎨 Outdated graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent gameplay

**Requested features**

- Around the world gameplay option
- Real cash gameplay mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bourré free?

Bourré is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tonk Star free?

Tonk Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bourré or Tonk Star?

Tonk Star is rated higher. Bourré averages 1.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Tonk Star averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Bourré or Tonk Star have ads?

Both Bourré and Tonk Star show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bourré or Tonk Star?

Bourré ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tonk Star every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bourré was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tonk Star on November 3, 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.*