# Texas 42 vs Canasta.

The clearest difference is rating: Canasta. at 4.7 against Texas 42's 2.8. Canasta. also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 34%) and ratings volume (25K vs 83). Texas 42's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Texas 42 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Canasta. sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canasta. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canasta. has 25K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Texas 42's written reviews are positive against 71% of Canasta.'s.

Texas 42 ships an update every 3 weeks, Canasta. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texas 42 | Canasta. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42/id537029259/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Emery](https://appshunter.io/developer/537029262) | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) |

## 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


### Canasta.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778)

Experience the strategic card game of the rummy family, featuring joker cards for unpredictable gameplay. Form melds, create canastas, and aim for 5000 points to win team rounds.

**Highlights:** Rummy family card game, Joker cards for unpredictability, Team play against computer, Forming melds and canastas, Scoring to 5000 points

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cards from deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Win Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3400 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4700 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Partner difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opponents difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8500 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent AI partner
- 🤔 Questionable game logic and rule implementation
- 🔢 Inconsistent scoring and card interactions
- 🧠 Lacks challenge at higher difficulty levels
- 🤑 Paywall for better opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Partner ignores player's instructions
- Opponents get unrealistic card draws
- Incorrect implementation of Canasta rules
- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to choose partner skill level
- Clearer display of canasta information
- Option to play 2-player version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texas 42 free?

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

### Is Canasta. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texas 42 or Canasta.?

Canasta. is rated higher. Texas 42 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Canasta. averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Texas 42 or Canasta. have ads?

Neither Texas 42 nor Canasta. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texas 42 or Canasta.?

Texas 42 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Canasta. every 2 months. Most recently, Texas 42 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Canasta. on October 25, 2026.

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