# Mancala. vs Lets Play A Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lets Play A Game at none against Mancala.'s 11. Lets Play A Game also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mancala.'s advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 4) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lets Play A Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lets Play A Game 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 4, 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 100% of Lets Play A Game's.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Lets Play A Game every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | Lets Play A Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-play-a-game/id6784852058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Jeremy Chevalier](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784852060) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

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

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Trivia, #124 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


### Lets Play A Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-play-a-game/id6784852058)

This offline party game offers a variety of conversation starters, trivia, and challenges for groups. It's perfect for dates, friends, or family game nights, fostering laughter and connection without needing internet access.

**Highlights:** Dozens of unique game modes, Icebreakers and relationship questions, Trivia and challenges, Storytelling and 'would you rather' scenarios, Offline play, Focus on meaningful conversations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is Lets Play A Game free?

Lets Play A Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Lets Play A Game?

Lets Play A Game is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Lets Play A Game averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mancala. or Lets Play A Game have ads?

Neither Mancala. nor Lets Play A Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Lets Play A Game?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Lets Play A Game every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lets Play A Game on October 24, 2026.

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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.*