Comparison

Pass Auf Lite vs Samba Game

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

Head to head
About

Pass Auf Lite

This solitaire card game challenges two players to be the first to empty their goal pile. Players must strategically manage their discard piles to avoid overloading them. It offers single-player against AI and multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer via Game Center
  • Play against the computer
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Sound effects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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** NEW: Multiplayer via Game Center ** "Pass Auf", like "Spite & Malice" is a solitaire-game for two players. Be the first to play through his goal pile and win the game. But watch out: Do not overload your discard piles. Play against the computer, on the iPhone as well as on the iPad. Get into the game quickly by aid of the step-by-step instructions. ____________________________________________________ Features: * Multiplayermode via Game Center * Play against the computer * on the iPhone and on the iPad * Soundeffects * Step-By-Step Instructions * different levels of difficulty

About

Samba Game

Engage in strategic card gameplay with multiple variants of a popular melding game. Play against AI, friends online in real-time or asynchronously, and even create your own custom rules.

Highlights
  • Multiple Samba and Canasta variants
  • Play against AI or friends online
  • Real-time and turn-based multiplayer
  • Create custom game rules
  • Intuitive interface with animated cards
  • Available in nine languages
Features
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Deal yourself into Samba: outsmart computer rivals, play friends live or at your own pace, master beloved variants, and invent custom games with rules all your own. Samba is a rich and strategic member of the Canasta family, combining familiar melding gameplay with sequences, multiple decks, and exciting high-scoring possibilities. Whether you already love Canasta or are discovering this style of card game for the first time, Samba makes it easy to deal in and start playing. Learn at your own pace, challenge computer opponents, or gather friends around a flexible online table. PLAY YOUR WAY • Enjoy classic Samba and a wide selection of regional variants • Play popular Hand and Foot variants • Challenge computer players in solo games • Play online in real time or take turns at your own pace • Invite friends, add computer players, and manage your table • Create your own variant with custom rules and scoring • Share custom games with other players BUILT FOR CARD PLAYERS Animated, interactive cards and intuitive controls keep the table easy to follow. Quickly review open and completed melds, zoom in to inspect every card, and stay focused on strategy instead of bookkeeping. MORE THAN ONE WAY TO WIN Build melds, complete canastas, form Sambas, manage your hand, and decide exactly when to take the discard pile. Every round presents new choices, and every variant changes the strategy. From relaxed solo games to competitive multiplayer tables, Samba brings the wider Canasta family together in one polished card-playing experience. Available in nine languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Bosnian, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Arabic, and Persian.

Screenshots

Pass Auf Lite4 screens
Samba Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samba Game at 100% against Pass Auf Lite's 56%. Samba Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Pass Auf Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Pass Auf Lite sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Samba Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samba Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pass Auf Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samba Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pass Auf Lite ships an update every 3 months, Samba Game every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pass Auf Lite versus Samba Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPass Auf LiteSamba Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerplayloop UG (haftungsbeschränkt)IYAD NAHAS

Customer experience

Pass Auf Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Samba Game

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pass Auf Lite

One-time7
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • Flowers and Blooms$0.99
  • Theme: Wonderful View$0.99
Show 4 more
  • 45 Diamonds$3.99
  • 70 Diamonds$5.99
  • 155 Diamonds$11.99
  • 350 Diamonds$24.99
None

Samba Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pass Auf Lite free?
Pass Auf Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samba Game free?
Samba Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pass Auf Lite or Samba Game?
Samba Game is rated higher. Pass Auf Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Samba Game averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pass Auf Lite or Samba Game have ads?
Neither Pass Auf Lite nor Samba Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pass Auf Lite or Samba Game?
Pass Auf Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Samba Game every 2 days. Most recently, Pass Auf Lite was updated on October 8, 2026 and Samba Game on October 28, 2026.

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