# Texas 42 vs TX 42

The clearest difference is rating: TX 42 at 4.0 against Texas 42's 2.8. TX 42 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Texas 42's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texas 42 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TX 42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

TX 42 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas 42 has 83 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texas 42 | TX 42 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42/id537029259/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-42/id6783976055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mike Emery](https://appshunter.io/developer/537029262) | [Andrew Berend](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783897975) |

## What reviewers say

### Texas 42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42/id537029259)

Experience the official domino game of Texas, a trick-taking card game. This app features an advanced AI with customizable play styles for a challenging and realistic opponent. Enjoy a traditional game with modern, intelligent gameplay.

**Highlights:** Official Texas 42 domino game, Advanced AI opponent, Customizable AI play styles (Conservative, Normal, Aggressive), Realistic trick-taking gameplay, Traditional domino game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customize your Domino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customize your table logo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Use black pips instead of colored | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for learning 42
- 👍 Realistic AI opponents
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and game flow
- 👍 Best 42 app available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Frustrating AI partner
- 😞 Frequent multiplayer issues
- 😞 Game crashes/freezes often
- 😞 AI plays illogically
- 😞 Opponents seem biased

**Reported bugs**

- Constant disconnects in multiplayer
- Screen locks up during play
- Computer opponents don't follow house rules
- Multiplayer glitches out
- App freezes or glitches with multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Add undo option
- Add replay game option
- Add manual tile selection
- Add statistics tracking
- Add tutorial mode


### TX 42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-42/id6783976055)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texas 42 free?

Texas 42 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TX 42 free?

TX 42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Texas 42 or TX 42?

TX 42 is rated higher. Texas 42 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while TX 42 averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Texas 42 or TX 42 have ads?

Neither Texas 42 nor TX 42 shows ads.

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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.*