Skat HD vs Tiltopia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skat HD
Experience the popular German trick-taking card game on your iPad. Play against strong computer opponents with customizable rules and decks. Ideal for both beginners and experienced players seeking immersive gameplay.
- Strong computer opponents
- German and French card decks
- Replay and beginner help
- Customizable rules (Kontra, Re, Bock, Ramsch)
- Background scene selection
- Customizable opponent photos
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Skat is a trick taking card game. It is the most popular German card game played by over 20 million people. The Skat app was #1 card game for over six weeks in the German App Store. Play the original on iPad and enjoy many hours of intensive gameplay! Highlights: - Strong computer opponents - German and French deck of cards - Replay and in-game help for beginners - Customize the rules with Kontra, Re, Bock and Ramsch - Choose from three great background scenes - Select your own photos for the computer opponents Warning: The spoken game sound and some advanced training material is in German language only. Please contact the authors if you are interested in a localized version. Thank you! SKAT for iPad is based on the desktop version of Skat for Mac and PC. For 20 years this is one of the most favored computer skat games. Learn more at www.skat-game.com
Tiltopia
Guide adorable creatures to safety by skillfully tilting your device. Navigate through diverse game themes, avoid enemies, and master increasingly challenging levels. This modern take on a classic dexterity game offers immersive fun for all ages.
- Tilt to guide creatures to safety
- Avoid enemy encounters
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Nostalgic gameplay inspired by classic games
- Immersive themes and challenging levels
- Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements
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Discover the Exciting World of Tiltopia! Step into Tiltopia, where your tilting skills are the key to saving little creatures in this exciting adventure. Guide them to safety by skilfully tilting your iPhone or iPad, all while dodging cunning enemies and navigating through various game themes. How to Play: • Tilt to Save: Tilt your iPhone or iPad to guide creatures to safety. • Avoid Enemies: Stay alert! A single touch from an enemy could cost you a life. • Customise Difficulty: Choose from "Newbie," "Explorer," and "Ace" levels to set your challenge and earn higher scores. Why You'll Love Tiltopia: • Nostalgic Fun: Inspired by a beloved physical patience games of the 1980s and 1990s, Tiltopia is a modern twist on a classic pastime. • Immersive Gameplay: Engaging themes and challenging levels keep you hooked. • Game Center Integration: Compete on leaderboards, earn achievement badges, and show off your tilting skills! • Fun for all: Easy to pick up and play, yet challenging to master. • All game themes available for free. Are you ready to embark on this exciting adventure and become the hero of Tiltopia? Download Tiltopia now and dive into the ultimate test of dexterity and patience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tiltopia at Free against Skat HD's $11.99. Tiltopia also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Skat HD's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On 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
Tiltopia is free to download; Skat HD costs $11.99 up front. Skat HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tiltopia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tiltopia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skat HD has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Skat HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tiltopia's.
Skat HD ships an update monthly, Tiltopia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skat HD | Tiltopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (154 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG | KARINA DR. SCHREIBER |
Customer experience
Skat HD
Tiltopia
Bugs and requests
Skat HD
Reported bugs
11 issues- App freezes after each game
- App crashes frequently, especially during multiplayer
- Cards not tappable after some games, requiring app restart
- Connection interruptions despite stable internet
- Game ends automatically after fewer rounds than selected
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- App crashes during artificially prolonged waiting times
- App crashes immediately and won't run on certain iOS versions
- Null is fixed (Pruprince)
- App crashes, especially before score review
- Tournament scoring is stuck and cannot be switched back to classic
- Game stopped working on iPad 2, fixed by update
Requested features
23 requests- Finish English translation
- Provide language options (especially English)
- Revert to previous score screen after each round
- Show number of eyes/points won after each round
- Add 'Automatisches Durchspielen' (auto-play through) function
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- Show reiz values of players during bidding
- Make Skatsprüche (sayings) switchable/disableable
- Allow online play with 4 players
- Add more puzzles and strategy tips
- Increase AI difficulty/add 'Pro mode'
- Allow saving settings for classic scoring
- Add more voice options (including female)
- Option to play only Ramsch rounds
- Add online multiplayer with humans
- Improve explanation of rules for novices
- Option to use standard US deck (Q, J instead of D, B)
- Add online play feature
- Improve adherence to rules like 'long way, short color'
- Add option to have mice back
- Allow toggling game to German independently of iPad language
- Add option for classic scoring and bock rounds
- Add female voices
- Fix issues with tournament scoring being stuck
Tiltopia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Skat HD
- Woche$1.99
- Monat$3.99
- Halbjahr$17.99
Tiltopia
- Tiltopia Master Pass$1.99
