# Mancala. vs Sporcle

Mancala. and Sporcle both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Mancala.'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's. Mancala. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37K vs 4.1K). Sporcle's advantage is chart position (#26 vs #116). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mancala. against 4.7 for Sporcle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mancala.'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Sporcle monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | Sporcle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#26** |
| Size | 85 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Trivia, #172 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


### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Trivia, #54 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Sporcle?

Mancala. is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Sporcle averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Mancala. or Sporcle have ads?

Sporcle shows ads; Mancala. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Sporcle?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Sporcle monthly. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sporcle on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mancala. or Sporcle?

Mancala. currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Sporcle at #26. 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.*