# Mancala. vs IGISORO v2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IGISORO v2 at none against Mancala.'s 11. IGISORO v2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mancala.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. IGISORO v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

IGISORO v2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | IGISORO v2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igisoro-v2/id6503720889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Antoine Nzeyimana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750127828) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Trivia, #145 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


### IGISORO v2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igisoro-v2/id6503720889)

Experience a classic Mancala game with roots in East African culture. This version offers bug fixes, a new reset button, an improved interface, and enhanced Bluetooth pairing for two devices. Enjoy non-deterministic levels and a visual learning SPECTACLE mode.

**Highlights:** Bug fixes for seamless gameplay, New game reset button, Enhanced user-friendly interface, Improved 2-device Bluetooth pairing, Non-deterministic game levels, SPECTACLE mode for visual learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is IGISORO v2 free?

IGISORO v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or IGISORO v2?

IGISORO v2 is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while IGISORO v2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mancala. or IGISORO v2 have ads?

IGISORO v2 shows ads; Mancala. does not.

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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.*