# Balatro vs CloverPit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balatro at none against CloverPit's 1. Balatro also leads on ratings volume (105K vs 5.6K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). CloverPit's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Balatro costs $9.99 and CloverPit $6.99 up front. CloverPit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Balatro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Balatro against 4.9 for CloverPit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balatro has 105K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Balatro's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloverPit's.

Balatro ships an update every 5 days, CloverPit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balatro | CloverPit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075/reviews)** | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #4 |
| Size | 93 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playstack Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133080356) | [Future Friends Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850799748) |

## What reviewers say

### Balatro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Card, #4 Top Paid · Strategy, #8 Top Paid · Games, #13 Top Paid, #96 Top Grossing · Card, #144 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

This game blends poker and solitaire mechanics with unique rule-bending twists. Build powerful poker hands, discover game-changing Joker cards, and create exciting combos to defeat challenging Boss Blinds. Explore different decks and game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Poker and Solitaire hybrid gameplay, Rule-bending mechanics, Collect over 150 unique Joker cards, Create powerful combos, Campaign and challenge modes, Pixel art visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Unique and compelling mechanics
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and music
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and save issues
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocks and achievements not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Joker and card interactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Portrait mode option
- Customizable UI and accessibility settings


### CloverPit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Card, #11 Top Paid · Strategy, #25 Top Paid · Games, #37 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare where you gamble to pay off debt. Manipulate the odds with prizes and charms to trigger combos and escape a hellish prison. This game features meta-progression, multiple endings, and a sinister tale of addiction.

**Highlights:** Rogue-lite gameplay, Slot machine manipulation, Meta-progression, Multiple endings, Endless Mode, 150+ items and synergies

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unholy Fusion | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balatro free?

Balatro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CloverPit free?

CloverPit costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Balatro or CloverPit?

Balatro is rated higher. Balatro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while CloverPit averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Balatro or CloverPit have ads?

Neither Balatro nor CloverPit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balatro or CloverPit?

Balatro ships an update every 5 days, and CloverPit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Balatro was updated on September 25, 2026 and CloverPit on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Balatro or CloverPit?

Balatro currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and CloverPit at #4. 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.*