# iBaloot vs VIP بلوت

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIP بلوت at 82% against iBaloot's 35%. VIP بلوت also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (38K vs 18). iBaloot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBaloot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and VIP بلوت sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VIP بلوت holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIP بلوت has 38K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of iBaloot's written reviews are positive against 82% of VIP بلوت's.

iBaloot ships an update fortnightly, VIP بلوت every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBaloot | VIP بلوت |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibaloot/id443938734/reviews) | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip/id1136146687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 400 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ibtikar Technologies.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443938737) | [Tamatem Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661999421) |

## What reviewers say

### iBaloot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibaloot/id443938734)

Experience a realistic and competitive card game simulation. Play with friends or new acquaintances, customize your game, and engage in voice chat for an immersive experience. Compete in leagues and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Play solo or online with friends, Voice chat for real-time interaction, Customizable game rooms and card designs, Ranked leagues and daily/weekly leaderboards, AI opponent for realistic gameplay, Advanced player profiles and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك 3 اشهر | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| اشتراك اسبوع | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| اشترك 6 أشهر | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| اشتراك سنوي | $59.99 | per year |
| 500 بالوتة | $0.49 | one-time |
| 2,000 بالوتة | $1.99 | one-time |
| باقة 10 جواهر | $5.99 | one-time |
| اشتراك شهرين | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 بالوتة | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 بالوتة | $19.99 | one-time |
| اشتراك 6 أشهر | $19.99 | one-time |
| الغاء الاعلانات | $19.99 | one-time |
| اشتراك سنوي | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic game
- 🚀 Best Baloot game on iOS
- 💡 Unique and innovative app
- 🚀 Continuously updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Too many ads and distractions
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable online play
- 🐛 Poor AI and game logic issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game disconnects often during online play
- Incorrect card counting and scoring
- Inability to properly select and play cards
- Frequent crashes and app instability

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Improve offline game mode
- Implement fair and transparent game mechanics
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases


### VIP بلوت

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip/id1136146687)

Experience an authentic and modern Saudi and Gulf Baloot game with millions of players. Enjoy online matches, create private VIP rooms, and customize your game with various visual options. Compete in leagues and challenges with a fair and engaging system.

**Highlights:** Online Baloot matches, Private VIP rooms, Customizable game visuals, Competitive leagues and challenges, Public and private chat, Daily and weekly missions, AI-powered challenges

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| chippack101_donate | $0.59 | one-time |
| حزمة المكافأت | $0.99 | one-time |
| عرض مميز92 | $0.99 | one-time |
| حزمة الفيش 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| عرض مميز93 | $1.99 | one-time |
| وعاء فيش | $2.99 | one-time |
| لمدة اسبوع VIP اشتراك | $2.99 | one-time |
| vipbaloot_chippack13 | $2.99 | one-time |
| روح موسم الصيف | $4.99 | one-time |
| كيس فيش صغير | $5.99 | one-time |
| لمدة شهر1 VIP اشتراك | $6.99 | one-time |
| حزمة SND 25 الحصرية 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| حزمة SND 25 الحصرية 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| حزمة SND 25 الحصرية 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| حقيبة فيش | $11.99 | one-time |
| Chip pack 14 | $11.99 | one-time |
| فخامة موسم الصيف | $14.99 | one-time |
| حزمة SND 25 العادية | $25.99 | one-time |
| نسمة موسم الصيف | $29.99 | one-time |
| حزمة SND 25 المميزة | $39.99 | one-time |
| بركة موسم الصيف | $49.99 | one-time |
| هيبة موسم الصيف | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting features
- 🎉 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
- 🧠 Unfair gameplay/rigged system
- 🔇 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not launching on certain devices
- Connectivity issues with servers
- Scoring/gameplay bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- Improved matchmaking system
- Better rewards/progression system
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBaloot free?

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

### Is VIP بلوت free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBaloot or VIP بلوت?

VIP بلوت is rated higher. iBaloot averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while VIP بلوت averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do iBaloot or VIP بلوت have ads?

VIP بلوت shows ads; iBaloot does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBaloot or VIP بلوت?

iBaloot ships an update fortnightly, and VIP بلوت every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBaloot was updated on September 25, 2026 and VIP بلوت on September 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.*