Comparison

iScopa vs ScopaAI

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

Head to head
About

iScopa

Experience a classic Italian card game with multiple ways to play, including online, against your device, or with friends. Customize rules and enjoy a variety of traditional card decks.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Play against device
  • Local multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
  • Customizable rules
  • Multiple scoring options
  • HD Italian card decks
  • Statistics and achievements
Features
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"Scopa" is one of the most famous traditional Italian card games. It has been played for centuries, and there must be a reason for that! ;) Try it. You'll easily learn how to play and you will not stop anymore. "...iScopa on iPhone: the HighTech meets the tradition of the Italian playing card games..." FEATURES: - Play against a challenging Artificial Intelligence - Play with friends or random players over the Internet - Play with a friend over Bluetooth or wireless network - Play with a friend on your own device - Four difficulty levels - Several game variants and full customisation of any rule: scope, cards, golden cards, sette-bello, re-bello, prime, napula, berola, maratona, napoleone, asso piglia tutto, scopa d'assi, sbarazzino, declarations (cucite/accuse) - Score: 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, and losing mode (loose to win!) - 15 high definition Italian regional traditional card sets authorised MODIANO s.r.l. (including poker decks) - Interchangeable backgrounds - Statistics - Achievements - Original music by Italian artist Luca Francioso (www.lucafrancioso.com) For any comments, questions or feedback, write to info@iscopa.com

About

ScopaAI

Features
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The first Scopa with an AI Coach that reviews your every move and shows you how to improve: if you love Italian card games like Briscola and Tressette, here you'll truly learn to win. The Scopa you were waiting for: now you climb the ranking and learn from your Coach. ScopaAI is the classic Italian card game that grows with you. Challenge an artificial intelligence, climb a real online ranking and improve match after match with a Coach that explains every move. All with no account and no signup. ONLINE RANKING Scores across three periods — week, month and year — against real players and AI. Hall of Fame with the history of winners, player card, medals and prizes. Anonymous identity: just pick a name, an avatar and a flag. THE AI COACH Analyze your matches with a conversational, move-by-move commentary, review the deal with the replay, and follow the Coach's Path: 10 guided lessons to become a true champion. In doubt, ask the Coach for advice. TRAINING Six drill modes: best move, avoid the scopa, grab the Settebello, card counting, end of hand and random situation. CLASSIC ITALIAN CARD GAME Scopa, Scopone Classico and Scopone Scientifico: three historic modes, playable offline too. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • Easy — to learn or relax • Medium — balanced matches • Hard — for true experts AUTHENTIC REGIONAL DECKS Napoletane, Piacentine, Bergamasche and Scala 40 (with or without J, Q, K). CLASSIC VARIANTS Asso Piglia Tutto, Re Bello, Napola and the new Asso variants. COLLECTION 36 characters and avatars by rarity, plus decks, tables and card backs to unlock. QUESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Daily and weekly missions plus permanent achievements that reward your progress. MORE • 11, 16 or 21-point games and detailed stats • "How to Play" guide to learn the rules • Immersive audio and haptic feedback • Coin store and an ad-free option • 12 languages supported; auto-save, no signup Rediscover the joy of Scopa with ScopaAI.

Screenshots

iScopa4 screens
ScopaAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScopaAI at Free against iScopa's $2.99. ScopaAI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). iScopa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

ScopaAI is free to download; iScopa costs $2.99 up front. ScopaAI sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iScopa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScopa ships an update every 2 months, ScopaAI every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iScopa versus ScopaAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScopaScopaAI
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdoclouisjones.comNurale Srls

Bugs and requests

iScopa

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes when accessing settings
  • Sound completely disabled after updates
  • Game crashes after startup on certain devices
  • iPhone 12 compatibility issues
  • Card selection focus returns to table unexpectedly
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  • Game overlay screen issues
  • Freezing and booting out mid-game
  • Multiplayer freezing and crashing
  • Achievements not progressing properly
  • Display shows 'You Lose' when player wins
  • Duplicate cards appearing in deck

Requested features

15 requests
  • Online multiplayer functionality
  • Ability to save games in progress
  • Player ranking system
  • In-game instructions and tutorials
  • Briscola and other Italian card games
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  • Background change via settings menu
  • Ability to play own music while using app
  • Random card generator instead of preset packs
  • Running score display during gameplay
  • Scopa count display during game
  • Reconnect option for disconnected multiplayer
  • Lower price point
  • Screen orientation toggle option
  • Better card readability for regional decks
  • Larger font for score numbers

ScopaAI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iScopa

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ScopaAI

One-time6
  • scopa_noads_30d$0.99
  • scopa_coins_1000$0.99
  • scopa_coins_3300$2.99
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  • scopa_coins_6500$3.99
  • scopa_coins_14000$8.99
  • scopa_coins_32000$17.99

Questions

Is iScopa free?
iScopa costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScopaAI free?
ScopaAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iScopa or ScopaAI have ads?
ScopaAI shows ads; iScopa does not.
Which is updated more often, iScopa or ScopaAI?
iScopa ships an update every 2 months, and ScopaAI every 4 days. Most recently, iScopa was updated on September 27, 2026 and ScopaAI on September 27, 2026.

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