Comparison

Pinochle Pro vs Barouche+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinochle Pro

Experience classic Pinochle with animated characters that react to gameplay. Challenge advanced AI opponents, customize your game, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Earn rewards and achievements as you master this strategic card game.

Highlights
  • Advanced AI opponents
  • Animated characters
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Detailed statistics
  • Engaging rewards and achievements
Features
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Dive into the world of classic Pinochle with our immersive card game that combines strategic gameplay with whimsical characters that respond to the game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, our app offers a captivating experience that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Advanced AI Opponents: Challenge yourself against our top-notch AI opponents, each designed to provide a challenging and realistic gameplay experience. Sharpen your skills and enjoy the thrill of strategic card play as you face off against virtual opponents who adapt to your every move. Animated Characters: Watch your gameplay come to life with animated characters that respond to the twists and turns of each match. Our characters express joy, frustration, and anticipation, adding an extra layer of entertainment to your Pinochle experience. Customizable Gameplay: Tailor your Pinochle experience to your liking with customizable settings. Adjust difficulty levels, choose your preferred rules, and explore different variations of the game to keep things exciting. Detailed Statistics: Track your progress and analyze your gameplay with detailed statistics. Monitor your win-loss record, study your strategies, and become a Pinochle master. Engaging Rewards and Achievements: Earn rewards and unlock achievements as you progress through the game. Celebrate your victories and strive for new milestones, adding an extra layer of motivation to your Pinochle journey. Download now and immerse yourself in the ultimate Pinochle card game experience. The cards are dealt, the characters are ready – are you?

About

Barouche+

A trick-taking card game for four players in two teams. It uses a modified standard deck and features an auction for the trump suit. The goal is for the bidding team to meet or exceed their bid.

Highlights
  • Trick-taking gameplay
  • Modified standard deck (2s, 3s, 4s removed)
  • Four players in two teams
  • Auction for trump suit
  • Widow mechanic for card swapping
  • Scoring based on Aces, 5s, and 10s
Features
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No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions. Barouche is a trick-taking card game popular around the world. It uses a standard deck, but with 2s, 3s and 4s removed. Four players form 2 teams, with partners sitting across from each other. Each player is dealt 9 cards, plus 4 cards for the widow in the middle of the table. An auction bid begins at 30, for the right to name the trump suit. The high bidder swaps out cards with the widow, then leads a trump. During the tricks phase, Aces are high, 5s are worth 5 points, 10s and Aces are worth 10 points. The other cards are worth nothing. The high bidder's team needs to meet or exceed its high bid.

Screenshots

Pinochle Pro4 screens
Barouche+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barouche+ at 100% against Pinochle Pro's 40%. Barouche+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Pinochle Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pinochle Pro is free to download; Barouche+ costs $2.99 up front. Pinochle Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barouche+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barouche+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinochle Pro has 593 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pinochle Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barouche+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinochle Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Barouche+ every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Pinochle Pro versus Barouche+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinochle ProBarouche+
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (593 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings593 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Panther Software LLCfishdog.net

Customer experience

Pinochle Pro

All ratings485 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative51.5%

Barouche+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinochle Pro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game freezes when bidder has no meld
  • App crashes mid-game after bidding phase
  • Only allows one hand at a time instead of full game
  • Cards disappear during gameplay
  • Cannot see cards being played or count trump
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  • Screen size prevents selecting 'Done' button on iPad Pro Max
  • Player character (Shirley) repeats same dialogue inappropriately
  • Trick scoring incorrectly assigned to wrong partnership
  • App fails to load or requires device restart
  • Payment/upgrade purchase errors and spinning screens
  • Partner passes non-trump 9s and other illogical cards
  • Meld calculation includes cards in player's hand

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to pass 4 cards instead of 3
  • Clear trump indicator for both bidder and opponents
  • Reward for running the board (taking every trick)
  • Allow playing hands without meld to block opponents
  • Option to disable passing cards feature
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  • Meld-only bid option
  • No-passing pinochle variant
  • Better graphics and character design
  • Improved partner AI bidding commitment
  • Display trump suit more prominently in color

Barouche+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pinochle Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
None

Barouche+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinochle Pro free?
Pinochle Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barouche+ free?
Barouche+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinochle Pro or Barouche+?
Barouche+ is rated higher. Pinochle Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while Barouche+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pinochle Pro or Barouche+ have ads?
Pinochle Pro shows ads; Barouche+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinochle Pro or Barouche+?
Pinochle Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barouche+ every 21 months. Most recently, Pinochle Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Barouche+ on October 9, 2026.

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