# Mancala. vs Twice as Clever

The clearest difference is price: Mancala. at Free against Twice as Clever's $3.99. Mancala. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (80% vs 39%). Twice as Clever's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Mancala. is free to download; Twice as Clever costs $3.99 up front. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Twice as Clever sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mancala. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mancala.'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Twice as Clever's.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Twice as Clever every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | Twice as Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews)** | [3.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twice-as-clever/id1448698380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#46** |
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Trivia, #139 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.

**Highlights:** Ancient board game gameplay, Counter-clockwise marble movement, Strategic home hole collection, Simple rules, deep strategy, Single-player game

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalanche Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 145 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 350 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-built app
- 👍 Enjoyable to play
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great to learn
- 👍 Fast gameplay for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI too easy to beat
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 💰 Hints/diamonds cost money
- 🤔 Confusing rules and gameplay
- 🤔 Predictable AI patterns

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules


### Twice as Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twice-as-clever/id1448698380)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Trivia, #199 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This digital board game offers new challenges and strategic depth with five new dice categories, bonuses, and a unique Return-Action. Discover countless new possibilities and achievements as you aim for higher scores.

**Highlights:** Five new dice categories, New bonuses, Return-Action for scoring, Use smaller dice with silver dice, 18 new achievements, Challenge 2 mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twice as Clever - Challenge 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun solo play
- 👍 Good implementation of board game
- 👍 Rewarding gameplay
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bonuses not triggering
- 🐛 Game mechanics differ from tabletop
- 🐛 Automatic number selection
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX
- 🐛 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pink bonuses not triggering
- Yellow bonus not triggering
- Blue dice not working
- Silver area scoring incorrect
- No way to go back to main menu

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer/online play
- Pass and play mode
- Undo button
- AI opponents
- Sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is Twice as Clever free?

Twice as Clever costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Twice as Clever?

Mancala. is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Twice as Clever averages 3.4 from 61 ratings.

### Do Mancala. or Twice as Clever have ads?

Neither Mancala. nor Twice as Clever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Twice as Clever?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Twice as Clever every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Twice as Clever on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mancala. or Twice as Clever?

Mancala. currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Twice as Clever at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*