Comparison

bakasa vs Mahbuse

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

Head to head
About

bakasa

A group-based offline game where players engage in deception and deduction to identify a spy. Designed for families and friends, it offers a cunning experience on a single device.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Single device multiplayer
  • Spy deception mechanics
  • Detective deduction gameplay
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Overview: Unravel the thrilling world of deception and deduction with Bakasa, the group-based offline game app where secrets are the currency and trust is always on the line. Designed for families and friends, Bakasa offers an experience where camaraderie meets cunning, all on a single device. Features: Offline Gameplay: No internet? No hassle! Dive into the spy world anywhere, anytime. Multiplayer Experience: Designed for group fun, Bakasa can be enjoyed by a gathering of players using just one phone. Spy Mode: In each round, a player covertly becomes the spy. Their mission? To deceive and blend in. Detective Dynamics: Collaborative gameplay where players converse, debate, and deduce to identify the undercover spy among them. User-Friendly Interface: With its intuitive design, Bakasa ensures that players of all tech levels can effortlessly navigate and enjoy the game.

About

Mahbuse

Experience two classic Middle Eastern board games, Mahbuse and Tawla 31, with online multiplayer. Master strategic trapping in Mahbuse or race to bear off in Tawla 31. Compete globally or with friends in real-time matches.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer for Mahbuse and Tawla 31
  • Strategic trapping gameplay
  • Fast-paced racing gameplay
  • Play with friends via private rooms
  • Global leaderboards
  • Realistic dice rolls and smooth animations
Features
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Experience the Ultimate Duo: Mahbuse & Tawla 31! Experience the authentic classics! This app brings the most beloved Middle Eastern dice and board games directly to your screen with seamless online multiplayer. Whether you are a master of the "pin" in Mahbuse or a speed expert in Tawla 31, this is the definitive way to play. Two Iconic Games, One App 1. Mahbuse Unlike standard backgammon, Mahbuse (also known as Plakoto or Tapa) is all about the trap. Instead of hitting your opponent's checkers, you pin them down! Strategize your moves to freeze your opponent’s pieces and dominate the board. It is easy to learn for beginners but deep enough to challenge true masters. 2. Tawla 31 Play the most popular variation of the region. Focus on speed and precision as you race to move your checkers across the board and bear them off before your opponent. It’s the pure, classic experience you know and love. Top Features: Real-Time Multiplayer: Match up instantly and compete against players from all over the world in live matches. Play with Friends: Create private rooms and challenge your friends to see who is the true champion. Seamless Login: Get straight into the action securely with one-tap Google, Apple, or Facebook login. Global Leaderboards: Track your stats, win matches, and climb the rankings to prove your skills. Authentic Design: Enjoy a beautifully clean game board, realistic physics-based dice rolls, and smooth animations optimized for all iOS devices. Interactive Experience: Use quick emojis to react to the game and engage with your opponents during the heat of the match. How to Play: In Mahbuse: Roll the dice and move. If you land on a single opponent's checker, it is "trapped" and cannot move until you release it. Victory goes to the one who bears off first or effectively blocks the opponent. In Tawla 31: It's a race to the finish. Avoid leaving single checkers vulnerable and focus on moving your entire set to the home board as quickly as possible. Roll the dice, trap your opponent, and claim victory. Download Mahbuse & Tawla 31 today!

Screenshots

bakasa4 screens
Mahbuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bakasa at none against Mahbuse's shown. bakasa also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (116 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for bakasa against 4.6 for Mahbuse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bakasa has 116 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bakasa ships an update fortnightly, Mahbuse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
bakasa versus Mahbuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbakasaMahbuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (116 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerahmed mahmoudAmer Harb

In-app purchases

None

bakasa

No in-app purchases

None

Mahbuse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bakasa free?
bakasa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahbuse free?
Mahbuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bakasa or Mahbuse?
bakasa is rated higher. bakasa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Mahbuse averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do bakasa or Mahbuse have ads?
Mahbuse shows ads; bakasa does not.
Which is updated more often, bakasa or Mahbuse?
bakasa ships an update fortnightly, and Mahbuse every 2 weeks. Most recently, bakasa was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mahbuse on October 18, 2026.

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