# Tavern Rumble vs XPloit Poker

The clearest difference is rating: XPloit Poker at 5.0 against Tavern Rumble's 4.2. XPloit Poker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Tavern Rumble's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tavern Rumble sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and XPloit Poker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XPloit Poker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tavern Rumble has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tavern Rumble ships an update every 6 weeks, XPloit Poker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tavern Rumble | XPloit Poker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-rumble/id1553018047/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xploit-poker/id6789804196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 137 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Evan Cassidy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553018049) | [XPloit Poker LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789804198) |

## What reviewers say

### Tavern Rumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-rumble/id1553018047)

Embark on a roguelike deckbuilding adventure where you craft unique card synergies to battle monsters and bosses. Each run offers a fresh experience with random dungeons, loot, and permanent death. Become a legendary hero and conquer the spire loop.

**Highlights:** Roguelike deckbuilding gameplay, Discover card synergies, Random dungeons and loot, Permanent death for replayability, Multiple playable classes, Offline play, Pixel art graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Guild Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roughrock Clan Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Land of the Dead | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Transylvania Family | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magick Academy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Void Community | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Steampunk City | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Shaper Laboratory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Underground Network | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Amazon Tribe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tidecaller | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Commoners Land | $9.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative twist on formula
- 👍 Fun and rewarding
- 👍 Great strategy
- 👍 Easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 💸 High cost to unlock classes
- 💸 Unstoppable ads
- 🐛 Ads not removed after purchase
- 🐛 Purchases not received

**Reported bugs**

- Ad removal purchase not applied
- Purchases not received
- Restore purchase button needed
- Home bar not in 'game mode'
- Accidentally swiping into app switcher

**Requested features**

- Restore purchase button
- Allow music/podcast playback
- Paid version to remove ads
- More expansion decks
- Save data feature


### XPloit Poker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xploit-poker/id6789804196)

Enhance your poker skills with AI-powered coaching. Analyze simulated hands, understand opponent tendencies, and refine your decision-making for no-limit hold'em. Practice various scenarios and get detailed feedback on your strategy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered hand analysis, Simulated hands against modelled opponents, Community hand sharing and discussion, Customizable practice scenarios, Preflop decision training, Daily poker challenges, AI strategy consultation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XPloit Grinder Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| XPloit Grinder Annual | $490.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tavern Rumble free?

Tavern Rumble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XPloit Poker free?

XPloit Poker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tavern Rumble or XPloit Poker?

XPloit Poker is rated higher. Tavern Rumble averages 4.2 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while XPloit Poker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tavern Rumble or XPloit Poker have ads?

Tavern Rumble shows ads; XPloit Poker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tavern Rumble or XPloit Poker?

Tavern Rumble ships an update every 6 weeks, and XPloit Poker fortnightly. Most recently, Tavern Rumble was updated on October 16, 2026 and XPloit Poker on October 1, 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.*