Comparison

5absa vs 61 Cards

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

Head to head
About

5absa

This game offers a solo twist on the classic Tarneeb card game. Compete in real-time 1v1v1v1 battles, master a double-bid system, and aim to 'shoot the moon' for legendary wins. Practice against bots or challenge players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Real-time online play
  • Solo 1v1v1v1 battles
  • Adaptive bot opponents
  • Double-bid system
  • Shoot the moon mechanic
  • Negative scoring
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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5absa: Shuffle, Bid, Conquer! Shuffle the deck. Bend the rules. Own the table. 5absa re-imagines classic Tarneeb for solo warriors. No partners, no excuses. Match up in real-time 1 v 1 v 1 v 1 battles, outthink smart bots in Warm-up mode, and master the double bid system that flips tradition on its head. Ready to shoot the moon? Why 5absa? In Arabic slang, "5absa" means "shuffle". That’s exactly what we’ve done: shuffled the old rulebook and dealt you a fresh, highly competitive twist on Tarneeb that’s built for quick matches, strategic depth, and relentless bragging rights. Key Features Real-Time Online Play: Instant matchmaking puts you against live opponents from around the world. Warm-Up Mode: Practice against adaptive bots that learn your style and keep you sharp. Solo Showdown (1 v 1 v 1 v 1): No partners to save you, every trick, every bid, every misplay is yours alone. Double-Bid System: First bid picks the suit; the second sets your point target. Outsmart rivals with next-level strategy. Shoot the Moon: Call 13 and sweep the board for legendary glory, and massive risk. Negative Scoring: Miss your bid? Feel the sting. Success and failure both hit the scoreboard hard. Global Leaderboards: Track your climb, challenge friends, brag without mercy. Emoticons & Quick Chat: Celebrate wins or throw playful shade (respectfully). How to Play Shuffle & Deal: 13 cards each. First Bid: Highest bidder declares the Tarneeb suit (Hukam). Second Bid: All players set their target (minimum 2, max = first bidder-1). Play 13 Tricks: No partners, every trick you win counts to your own target. Score It: Hit or exceed your bid to gain points; miss it and drop into the negatives. Shoot the moon by bidding 13 and taking every trick for an instant win!

About

61 Cards

Engage in a rapid, social card game for up to six players, featuring Omani-inspired visuals. Compete in various modes, join matchmaking, or create private rooms with friends. Master strategic gameplay and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Six-player online matches
  • Private rooms and invitations
  • Matchmaking with AI
  • Session recovery
  • Clans and leaderboards
  • Omani-inspired visuals
Features
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61 Cards is a fast-paced social card game that brings six players together around one table with a visual identity inspired by Oman. Play with friends in private rooms or join matchmaking, master trump selection, and compete across varied arenas. Features: • Six-player online matches • Private rooms, invitations, and shareable links • Matchmaking with AI seat filling • Rejoin support and human takeover of AI seats at the next round • Short, normal, and challenge modes • Clans, friendly matches, and leaderboards • Profiles, levels, XP, and statistics • Arenas and characters inspired by Oman • Arabic and English interfaces • Optional text chat inside rooms • Session recovery after connection loss You can play as a guest or create a registered account. Multiplayer and social features require an internet connection.

Screenshots

5absa4 screens
61 Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5absa at 5.0 against 61 Cards's 4.0. 61 Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5absa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5absa ships an update every 3 weeks, 61 Cards every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
5absa versus 61 Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5absa61 Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB153 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDSCALE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY L.L.CMohsin Alhabsi

Customer experience

5absa

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

61 Cards

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

5absa

No in-app purchases

None

61 Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5absa free?
5absa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 61 Cards free?
61 Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 5absa or 61 Cards?
5absa is rated higher. 5absa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 61 Cards averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do 5absa or 61 Cards have ads?
Neither 5absa nor 61 Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5absa or 61 Cards?
5absa ships an update every 3 weeks, and 61 Cards every 2 days. Most recently, 5absa was updated on October 10, 2026 and 61 Cards on October 16, 2026.

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