Comparison

9 vs Fortalis

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

Head to head
About

9

This strategy card game combines elements of Solitaire and Poker. Players strategize to make hands using special action cards, aiming for a high score while navigating mechanics designed to lower it. It offers multiple challenging modes with leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Solitaire and Poker hybrid gameplay
  • Special action cards
  • Dynamic scoring system
  • Four challenging modes
  • Leaderboard integration
  • Offline play
Features
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Clear a deck of cards; just like in Solitaire. Strategize and decide which is the best possible hand to make; just like in Poker. Seek the thrill and challenge of High Score chasing. That's the basics of 9-Draw! So, how do we make the game special and unique? * For starters, the cards used in the game are our special version of Standard Playing Cards. The cards are superimposed with certain actions. When you use these cards for making hands, they can either increase the score, decrease the score, or even make you draw more cards! * Start the game with just 3 cards and use the 'Community Cards' specially dealt out for you in Two Sections to make the hands. * Every hand that you make also delivers you a score. But some hands can bring your overall score down. So choose carefully which hand to make! * Oh! And did we mention that the Card & Hand scores change after every hand that you make? Keep building your score by making more and more hands. Keep going till you clear the entire deck or you can't make any more hands. Well, it all sounds simple, but here's the catch: Most cards & hands are designed to bring your score down. The avenues for getting a Positive Score are limited and must be used judiciously. Otherwise, you can easily end up with a Negative Final Score! (Consider it a fair warning) As you dive deeper into the game, you will find a rich strategy game with a need to put in a great amount of thought to decide which hand to make and when to make it, to get the best score possible. Be willing to sacrifice a good hand in order to get a better deal in the future. Don't worry if you see your score going into the negative in the starting stages. Play your cards smartly and at the right time and your score could really swell during the later stages. There are 4 different challenging modes, each with its leaderboard. Go ahead and top them all. Take up the challenge and see if you can end with a positive score on the first try! Like all card games, luck will play its part! Good luck! May the best hand win. (This game only requires the knowledge of Poker Hands but otherwise has absolutely no gambling elements in it. This is a pure strategy game and is suitable for all.) In short : - Single Player and works offline. - A deep and rich strategy card game involving making hands to get the best score possible. - 4 Different Challenging Modes - Complete Game Center Integration. Leaderboards for all Modes. - No gambling elements. A pure strategy game that is suitable for all. - For people who like Card Games such as Klondike Solitaire, Poker, etc. If you like playing the game, please consider leaving a rating/review and help spread the word around. It would go a long way in helping out the developer! If you notice any problem or bug or just want to drop some critique or feedback, please feel free to do so at contact@shobhitsamaria.com!

About

Fortalis

Embark on a roguelite deckbuilder adventure where slot machine spins determine your fate. Combine mythical symbols and relics to forge powerful synergies, explore mysterious locations, and make crucial choices to conquer cunning foes and bend fortune to your will.

Highlights
  • Roguelite deckbuilding gameplay
  • Slot machine mechanics for combat
  • Strategic symbol and relic combinations
  • Exploration of diverse, shifting locations
  • Meaningful player choices and encounters
  • Unique playthroughs with dynamic worlds
Features
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Fortalis: A Slotmachine Roguelite Deckbuilder Spin. Battle. Conquer Fate. In the realm of Fortalis, destiny is decided by the spin of enchanted reels. Uncover mythical symbols, face cunning foes, and bend fortune to your will in this fusion of roguelite adventure and chance. Features: Adventure Awaits: Journey through cursed forests, sunken ruins, and forgotten temples – each alive with mystery and danger. Spin for Survival: Every pull of the lever determines your fate. Earn treasure, trigger events, or awaken lurking threats. Strategic Builds: Combine symbols and relics to forge powerful synergies that redefine your luck. Encounters & Choices: Barter with strange merchants, confront mystical beings, or gamble everything for glory. Living World of Fortune: Explore locations that shift with every playthrough, ensuring no two adventures are ever the same.

Screenshots

94 screens
Fortalis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fortalis at 100% against 9's 0%. Fortalis also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 9's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. 9 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fortalis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fortalis holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 9's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fortalis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9 ships an update weekly, Fortalis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
9 versus Fortalis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9Fortalis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB361 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShobhit SamariaCodeloop

Customer experience

9

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Fortalis

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

9

One-time3
  • Unlock Modes$0.99
  • Unlock Card Tracking$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
4 purchases

Fortalis

One-time4
  • Splash!$1.99
  • Above and Below$1.99
  • Growth and Decay$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Wild Growth$2.99

Questions

Is 9 free?
9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fortalis free?
Fortalis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 9 or Fortalis?
Fortalis is rated higher. 9 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fortalis averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 9 or Fortalis have ads?
9 shows ads; Fortalis does not.
Which is updated more often, 9 or Fortalis?
9 ships an update weekly, and Fortalis fortnightly. Most recently, 9 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fortalis on October 30, 2026.

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