# Hold'em Battle vs Crazy 8s+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hold'em Battle at 100% against Crazy 8s+'s 0%. Hold'em Battle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). Crazy 8s+'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hold'em Battle costs $3.99 and Crazy 8s+ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crazy 8s+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy 8s+ has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Hold'em Battle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crazy 8s+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hold'em Battle ships an update every 2 weeks, Crazy 8s+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hold'em Battle | Crazy 8s+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdem-battle/id387941196/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s-plus/id498435003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ThwartPoker Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382441993) | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) |

## What reviewers say

### Hold'em Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdem-battle/id387941196)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Experience a unique twist on poker with strategic card selection and blocking mechanics. Engage in multiplayer matches or challenge AI opponents in various game modes. This game blends poker with elements of chess and puzzle-solving for a mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Player card selection, Blocking mechanics, Multiplayer vs. live players, Single player vs. bots, Tournament and practice modes, Customizable game settings, Game history review

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crazy 8s+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s-plus/id498435003)

Experience a fast-paced card game with no ads or in-app purchases. Play against AI opponents, matching numbers, letters, or colors. Utilize special cards and Mau Mau rules for added strategic depth.

**Highlights:** Play against 3 robot opponents, Match number, letter, or color, Use 8 cards to switch colors, Includes Mau Mau rules, Special cards: Lose a Turn, Take a Card, Switchback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hold'em Battle free?

Hold'em Battle costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy 8s+ free?

Crazy 8s+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hold'em Battle or Crazy 8s+?

Crazy 8s+ is rated higher. Hold'em Battle averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Crazy 8s+ averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Hold'em Battle or Crazy 8s+ have ads?

Neither Hold'em Battle nor Crazy 8s+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hold'em Battle or Crazy 8s+?

Hold'em Battle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crazy 8s+ every 5 months. Most recently, Hold'em Battle was updated on October 27, 2026 and Crazy 8s+ on October 26, 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.*