Comparison

Carioca vs Carioca (Score)

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

Head to head
About

Carioca

Features
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Carioca: The Ultimate Social Card Game Experience the joy of playing cards with friends and family, no matter where they are! Carioca is a delightful multiplayer card game designed to be played while chatting on FaceTime, bringing the fun of game night right to your phone. With version 2 you can now play against bots as well. PERFECT FOR FACETIME - Start a FaceTime call with friends or family - Share your game code - Play and laugh together like you're at the same table! GAME HIGHLIGHTS - Easy to learn, engaging to master - 3-8 players per game - Six exciting game dynamics - Beautiful, intuitive interface - Real-time multiplayer action WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Stay connected with loved ones through interactive gameplay - Perfect for virtual game nights - Create memorable moments with family across distances - Casual enough for beginners, strategic enough for card game enthusiasts - No ads, just pure social gaming fun GAMEPLAY FEATURES - Form combinations: trios, straights, and more - Strategic card trading and collecting - Different challenges in each round - Track scores and compete for victory Whether connecting with family overseas or having a virtual game night with friends, Carioca combines the best of social interaction and card gaming. Download now and start making memories! Note: This game is best enjoyed while on a FaceTime call with other players. Gather your friends, start a call, and let the fun begin! End User Licence: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Carioca (Score)

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Carioca - Score Counter Forget pen and paper! Keep track of your Carioca game scores digitally and hassle-free. FEATURES: Automatic counter for all 12 complete official rounds Pause and save your unfinished games Support for 2 to 6 players Clear description of each round (sets, runs, and special sequences) Easy navigation between all 12 rounds Automatic winner identification Detailed results table showing scores by round Saved game history Roulette wheel to select the dealer Modern and clean design INCLUDED ROUNDS: Rounds 1-7: Classic combinations of sets and runs Round 8: 4 Sets (four groups of 3 matching cards) Round 9: Dirty Sequence (any suit) Round 10: Color Sequence (Ace to King same color) Round 11: Joker Sequence (Ace to King alternating colors) Round 12: Royal Sequence (Ace to King same suit) NEW FEATURES: Enhanced results screen with 12-round table in 2x6 format Visual progress indicator during gameplay Pause and resume games at any time Automatic migration of previously saved games COMPATIBILITY: iPhone and iPad Portrait and landscape orientation iOS 17.6 or higher Full accessibility with VoiceOver Perfect for family gatherings, game nights with friends, or home tournaments. Now with the complete 12-round experience, simple, effective, and always in your pocket. Download Carioca and make your games more organized and fun with all the official rounds.

Screenshots

Carioca4 screens
Carioca (Score)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carioca at Free against Carioca (Score)'s $0.99. Carioca also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Carioca (Score)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

Carioca is free to download; Carioca (Score) costs $0.99 up front. Carioca sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Carioca (Score) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carioca ships an update every 5 days, Carioca (Score) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Carioca versus Carioca (Score): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCariocaCarioca (Score)
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCarlo Mario Paolo Grimaldi PerezJavier Dosque

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Carioca

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

Carioca (Score)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carioca free?
Carioca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Carioca (Score) free?
Carioca (Score) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Carioca or Carioca (Score) have ads?
Neither Carioca nor Carioca (Score) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carioca or Carioca (Score)?
Carioca ships an update every 5 days, and Carioca (Score) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Carioca was updated on October 6, 2026 and Carioca (Score) on October 12, 2026.

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