# Nerts vs Nertz Tap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nertz Tap at 100% against Nerts's 47%. Nertz Tap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Nerts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (898 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nertz Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nertz Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerts has 898 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Nertz Tap's.

Nerts ships an update every 6 months, Nertz Tap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerts | Nertz Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerts/id336930003/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nertz-tap/id6758485837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earthshine Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/869921459) | [SHAKIUR RAHMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873152117) |

## What reviewers say

### Nerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerts/id336930003)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Skills Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Realistic card game experience
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for basic features
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Resume game option without paid upgrade
- Multiplayer support across networks
- Detailed game statistics and leaderboards


### Nertz Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nertz-tap/id6758485837)

A fast-paced card game where players race to play cards onto central piles and be the first to clear their deck. Test your reflexes and compete against others in solo or online multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Speed-based gameplay, Spot open center piles, Clear Nertz pile first, Adjustable bot speed, Solo play, Online multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerts free?

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

### Is Nertz Tap free?

Nertz Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nerts or Nertz Tap?

Nertz Tap is rated higher. Nerts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Nertz Tap averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Nerts or Nertz Tap have ads?

Nertz Tap shows ads; Nerts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nerts or Nertz Tap?

Nerts ships an update every 6 months, and Nertz Tap weekly. Most recently, Nerts was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nertz Tap on October 25, 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.*