# Balatro vs Void Command

The clearest difference is price: Void Command at Free against Balatro's $9.99. Void Command also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Balatro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (105K vs 4). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Void Command is free to download; Balatro costs $9.99 up front. Void Command sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Balatro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Balatro against 5.0 for Void Command. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balatro has 105K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Void Command's.

Balatro ships an update every 5 days, Void Command every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balatro | Void Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-command/id6756836012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playstack Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133080356) | [Daniel Rasmussen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777491891) |

## What reviewers say

### Balatro

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Card, #3 Top Paid · Strategy, #7 Top Paid · Games, #9 Top Paid, #114 Top Grossing · Card, #154 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


### Void Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-command/id6756836012)

This app guides players through tabletop skirmish battles step-by-step, organizing factions, units, missions, and objectives. It helps track game state, reference rules, and record match results for later review, enhancing gameplay flow without disrupting immersion.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step battle guidance, Faction and unit tracking, Mission and objective referencing, Game state management, Match recording and review, Import photos for notes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balatro free?

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

### Is Void Command free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balatro or Void Command?

Balatro and Void Command are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 105K and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Balatro or Void Command have ads?

Neither Balatro nor Void Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balatro or Void Command?

Balatro ships an update every 5 days, and Void Command every 11 days. Most recently, Balatro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Void Command on October 11, 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.*