Comparison

Card Game SheetHead vs Zilch

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

Head to head
About

Card Game SheetHead

A strategic card game playable online or offline, offering customizable rules and private matches. Enjoy a brain-boosting experience with various visual themes and in-game interactions. Perfect for quick entertainment or extended play with friends.

Highlights
  • Online and offline modes
  • Customizable game rules
  • Private game mode with code
  • Bet coins
  • Invite friends
  • Change table backgrounds and card skins
Features
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Original name of this game is censored, you have to replace "ee" with "i". Also commonly known as Karma, Palace, Shed, Threes. Simple game to kill some time. Very good for your head and brain, since you have to think strategicly to win. Played by backpackers from all around the world. It is easy to learn an highly entertaining. Features: * Online and offline mode * Game rules can be customized in game options, selectable special cards - 3,5,8,9,7 * Simple rules explanation :) * Private game mode with code * Various in game phrases to say for opponents * Ability to bet coins * Ability to invite friends to a game * Ability to change table backgrounds, card skins and backs. Have fun!

About

Zilch

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Zilch is a single-player card game where you compete against a clever bot opponent across four exciting rounds. Your goal is to finish with the lowest cumulative score. **How to Play:** • Each round, you and the bot receive 8 cards arranged in a 2×4 grid • Start by peeking at 2 of your cards during the opening phase • On your turn, draw from the deck or take the top discard card • Replace a card on your board with the drawn card, or discard it to reveal a hidden card • Match values in a column to cancel that column's score • Special low cards and bonuses can drive your score below zero **Features:** • Phone-first design optimized for one-handed play • Quick matches—complete a 4-round game in just a few minutes • Intuitive onboarding teaches you the rules as you play • Track your stats: games won, best score, win streaks • No account required—play immediately • No ads, no in-app purchases—just pure card game fun Challenge the bot and see how low you can go! Privacy: https://timheuer.github.io/apps/zilch/privacy/

Screenshots

Card Game SheetHead4 screens
Zilch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zilch at none against Card Game SheetHead's 6. Card Game SheetHead's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Card Game SheetHead sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Zilch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Game SheetHead ships an update every 3 months, Zilch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Game SheetHead versus Zilch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Game SheetHeadZilch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartynas BrazionisTim Heuer

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Card Game SheetHead

One-time6
  • 300 coins$0.29
  • 1000 coins$0.59
  • 2500 coins$0.99
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  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 5000 coins$1.99
  • 30000 coins$3.09
None

Zilch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Card Game SheetHead free?
Card Game SheetHead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zilch free?
Zilch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Card Game SheetHead or Zilch have ads?
Neither Card Game SheetHead nor Zilch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Game SheetHead or Zilch?
Card Game SheetHead ships an update every 3 months, and Zilch every 4 months. Most recently, Card Game SheetHead was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zilch on October 31, 2026.

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