Hamda vs DeskGames
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hamda
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Hamda is a fun game with an Emirati traditional flare. The name of the character is 'Hamda'. She emphasizes a heroic game character on story lines rooted in exploring the different scenes of old Dubai, including the desert, the sea and the caves. Assist 'Hamda' in her adventure journey. Gain as many rewards and golden bracelets as possible,while navigating your way around hazards and monsters. Game Features: -A multiple unique levels, with different transport means, such as by dhow, parachute and a classic 4x4 vehicle. -Realistic Off-Road driving physics and one of a kind for 2D games. It is completely programmed from scratch by our team. We consider every aspect, including velocity, torque, traction, suspensions, frictions, and sand density. So be gentle on the gas pedal, otherwise expect to be stuck and buried alone in the desert!. -Simple controls that will be adjusted according to the player’s fingers position and movements. -Suitable for all ages. And every one can win, however only few can get full stars.
DeskGames
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Desk Games. Six classic board games, one device, two players. No wifi, no accounts, no ads. Pick up and play instantly. Desk Games turns your phone or tablet into a portable game board — perfect for kids at the airport, couples at a café, or friends killing time anywhere. Six Games Included: • Tic-Tac-Toe — The classic. Quick rounds, ages 5+. • Connect Four — Drop pieces, connect four in a row. Ages 6+. • Memory Matching — Flip cards, find pairs. Tests your memory. • Checkers — Full American rules with mandatory captures, multi-jumps, and king promotion. • Mancala — Ancient stone-sowing strategy. Animated sowing, Kalah rules. • Battleship — Drag-and-drop ship placement, then hunt and sink. Hidden information handled with a secure turn handoff. Features: • Play offline — no internet required • Two players on one device with automatic turn handoff • Secure handoff screen for hidden-information games • Score tracking and player names • Undo moves • Haptic feedback and sound effects • Dark mode • Available in 5 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish • No ads, no in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hamda at daily against DeskGames's every 6 weeks. Hamda also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hamda ships an update daily, DeskGames every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hamda | DeskGames |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 375 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wadhah Belshalat | JAN SMOLIK |
In-app purchases
Hamda
No in-app purchases
DeskGames
No in-app purchases









