Comparison

Crazy Eights vs Vertical Controll

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

Head to head
About

Crazy Eights

Experience a classic card game with a fresh twist. Match cards by color or number to be the first to empty your hand. Compete on a leaderboard, utilize special cards, and enjoy fast-paced strategy.

Highlights
  • Match cards by color or number
  • Competitive leaderboard
  • Unique new rules and special cards
  • Progress through challenging tiers
  • Offline play
  • Wildcards (8s)
  • Special cards: Reverse Ace, +2, Skip Queen
Features
Currently charting
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Take a step back in time to those crazy good ol' days of tabletop card games with classic Crazy Eights! Now with unique new rules, an exciting competitive leaderboard, various modes of play, and a groovy new theme. Whether you’re a beginner in need of helpful hints, or a veteran looking for a challenge, Crazy Eights is the perfect escape! Capture that familiar excitement while experiencing a whole new level of fast-paced strategy. CRAZY GOOD game features: Play cards with matching COLORS or NUMBERS and be the first to get rid of all your cards to win the game. Compete in wild rounds to earn points and advance to the higher tiers of the leaderboard! With the perfect combination of luck and strategy, you can rise through the ranks and earn a spot in the most accomplished league of players. Stack matching cards by number or rank to boost your chances of outsmarting your opponents during fast-paced gameplay. Speaking of strategy, we've added a new level of excitement to the game! Now you can match the Draw 2 card to increase the draw to +4 for the next player - a unique game changer that might not help you make new friends, but it will certainly make you the better player. Get the last laugh, play the LAST CARD! - Play the classic card game, CRAZY EIGHTS with a groovy new theme! - Progress through challenging tiers of each wild league until you reach the top... if you've got what it takes - Enhance strategic thinking and planning while the direction of the game is consistently changing - Fun winning card animations - Quick and easy: play offline and relax SPECIAL CARDS - 8's are WILDCARDS that can change the color/suit at play - Reverse Ace: Flips the direction of playing. - +2: Your opponent gets 2 extra cards. - Skip Queen: Skips the next player. Start stacking those eights today! Download Crazy Eights now and become a winner Please see our privacy policy at http://mobilityware.com/privacy-policy.php Please see our Terms of Service at http://mobilityware.com/eula.php http://www.mobilityware.com

About

Vertical Controll

Features
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Vertical Control is a minimal interactive experience focused on precision movement and controlling. This game presents a clean vertical environment where users guide motion through changing paths, mostly up and down. Each interaction is designed to feel consistent and responsive. The experience emphasizes focus, control, and gradual mastery rather than complexity. Visual elements are kept simple to reduce distraction and maintain clarity during interaction. Progression introduces subtle variation in movement patterns, encouraging accuracy and adaptability. The system responds directly to user input, rewarding steady control and careful adjustment. Vertical Control is designed for short or extended sessions and does not rely on characters, or external themes. It is intended as a focused interaction experience built around motion and precision. The game offers a calm and consistent environment for users who enjoy structured interaction. KEY FEATURES - Clean and minimal interface - Precision-focused movement control - Consistent and responsive interaction - Gradual difficulty progression - Designed for focused, distraction-free use Here are links of sounds we’re using in the game, all these sounds are non-copyrighted. https://purrplecat.com/ https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ https://freetouse.com/music https://freetouse.com/music https://freetouse.com/music

Screenshots

Crazy Eights4 screens
Vertical Controll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Crazy Eights at #160 against Vertical Controll's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Crazy Eights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Vertical Controll sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy Eights ships an update every 5 weeks, Vertical Controll monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Crazy Eights versus Vertical Controll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy EightsVertical Controll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size450 MB245 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobilityWareCrearthor, LLC

Bugs and requests

Crazy Eights

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to undo card plays
  • Inconsistencies in how draw 2 and 8 cards are handled
  • Scores and player positions not updating correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to play with fewer than 4 players
  • Ability to disable hints and automatic card plays
  • Ad-free version available for purchase

Vertical Controll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crazy Eights

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Status 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Status 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • Premium Status 12 Months$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Vertical Controll

One-time4
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
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  • RemoveAds$9.99

Questions

Is Crazy Eights free?
Crazy Eights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vertical Controll free?
Vertical Controll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crazy Eights or Vertical Controll have ads?
Both Crazy Eights and Vertical Controll show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crazy Eights or Vertical Controll?
Crazy Eights ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vertical Controll monthly. Most recently, Crazy Eights was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vertical Controll on October 31, 2026.

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