Comparison

Nerts vs Nertz Royale

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

Head to head
About

Nerts

Compete in a fast-paced card game to race against opponents to claim ace piles and score points. Increase the challenge with higher skill levels and more players. Enjoy a visually appealing experience optimized for mobile.

Highlights
  • Competitive card gameplay
  • Virtual opponents
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
  • Beautiful graphics and animations
  • Optimized for small screens
Features
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So you think you're good at Solitaire? Prove it with Nerts! Nerts is the action-packed card game that lets you compete against virtual opponents for the ace piles in a race to get rid of your cards and gain the most points. As you get faster, increase the skill level and number of opponents to intensify the challenge! Carefully designed by a life-long Nerts fan, it features all the essentials, such as: - Beautiful graphics and animations - Optimized for small screen play - Opponent peeking - "Lefty mode" - Up to three opponents - Three levels of difficulty Watch out, this game may be addicting! Full version features: - Multiplayer using local Wi-Fi with up to 5 other people - Four harder difficulty levels - Play with up to 5 computer players - Games can last multiple rounds until the winning score is reached To get the full version, download the free app and then upgrade to the full version with the in-app purchase.

About

Nertz Royale

Engage in real-time competitive card battles against players worldwide. Race to clear your piles faster than opponents in this fast-paced, action-packed solitaire variant. Climb ranks, customize your look, and play with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Ranked mode with tiers
  • AI opponents for practice
  • Customization shop
  • Play with friends
  • Daily missions and rewards
Features
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Nertz Royale: Battle real players in this fresh competitive card game! Solitaire meets Speed in the ultimate card battle royale! Forget turn-based card games. Nertz Royale is a chaotic, real-time frenzy where everyone plays at once. Race against up to 3 other opponents to clear your Nertz pile before they do. It’s fast, it’s competitive, and it’s unlike anything you’ve played before. REAL-TIME PvP WITH REAL PLAYERS: Jump into the arena and battle real opponents from around the world. No waiting for turns—just pure, adrenaline-fueled card action. Can you think fast enough to outplay the competition? CLIMB THE RANKS & BECOME A LEGEND: Prove your skills in our competitive Ranked Mode. Earn XP, crush the competition, and ascend through the tiers—from Bronze all the way to the prestigious Legend rank. Only the fastest survive! SMART AI OPPONENTS: Want to sharpen your skills offline? Practice against our advanced AI bots that adapt to your gameplay. Perfect for warming up before hitting the ranked queues. EPIC CUSTOMIZATION SHOP: Show off your style! Use your hard-earned Coins and Gems to unlock: Exclusive Card Backs: From classic designs to blown-out masterpieces. Stunning Backgrounds: Play in style with immersive environments. Custom Soundtracks: Choose the battle music that gets you in the zone. PLAY WITH FRIENDS: Create a lobby, invite your friends directly, and find out once and for all who is the true Nertz champion. DAILY MISSIONS & REWARDS: Complete unique daily challenges to earn Coins and climb the Global Leaderboards. The more you play, the more you win! Download Nertz Royale today and experience the rush of high-speed competitive solitaire!

Screenshots

Nerts4 screens
Nertz Royale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nertz Royale at 83% against Nerts's 47%. Nertz Royale also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Nerts's advantage is ratings volume (898 vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Nerts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nertz Royale sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nertz Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerts has 898 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Nerts's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nertz Royale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerts ships an update every 6 months, Nertz Royale every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nerts versus Nertz Royale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNertsNertz Royale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (898 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings898 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarthshine Labs, LLCAlex DAmore

Customer experience

Nerts

All ratings824 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative36.2%

Nertz Royale

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nerts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Upgrade feature causes app to crash
  • Cards disappearing or not registering correctly
  • Stuck game state with no way to resolve

Requested features

3 requests
  • Resume game option without paid upgrade
  • Multiplayer support across networks
  • Detailed game statistics and leaderboards

Nertz Royale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nerts

One-time1
  • Super Skills Upgrade$2.99
7 purchases

Nertz Royale

One-time7
  • 5 Gems$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • 20 Gems$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 50 Gems Bonus Pack$5.99
  • Pro Bundle$9.99
  • 250 Gems Bonus Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Nerts free?
Nerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nertz Royale free?
Nertz Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nerts or Nertz Royale?
Nertz Royale is rated higher. Nerts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Nertz Royale averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Nerts or Nertz Royale have ads?
Neither Nerts nor Nertz Royale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nerts or Nertz Royale?
Nerts ships an update every 6 months, and Nertz Royale every 4 days. Most recently, Nerts was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nertz Royale on October 24, 2026.

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