Comparison

MafiaDeck! vs Mafia Live

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

Head to head
About

MafiaDeck!

This app digitizes the classic social deduction game Mafia, offering online and in-person play. It features AI bots for solo practice, effortless hosting with QR codes, and cross-platform compatibility for a polished gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Online and in-person multiplayer
  • AI bots for solo play
  • QR code party mode joining
  • Interactive host tutorial
  • Cross-platform support
  • Customizable player cards
Features
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MafiaDeck brings the timeless party game of Mafia to your fingertips with a premium digital experience designed for both online and in-person play. PLAY ANYWHERE • Host in-person game nights with Party Mode - QR code join in 30 seconds • Play remotely with friends via real-time multiplayer • Practice solo with intelligent AI bots PARTY MODE - EFFORTLESS HOSTING • No cards needed - instant role assignment via QR code • Interactive host tutorial for first-time moderators • Real-time cue cards with narration suggestions • Professional dashboard to track game state SMART AI BOTS • Fill empty slots with strategic AI players • Bots track suspicion, vote tactically, and avoid ties • Unique personalities for immersive gameplay • Perfect for solo practice or testing strategies CLASSIC MAFIA GAMEPLAY • Mafia eliminates targets under cover of night • Detective investigates suspects • Doctor protects the innocent • Civilians must deduce who the Mafia are • Vote to eliminate suspects during the day PREMIUM FEATURES • Cross-platform: Play on iPhone, iPad, or browser • Beautiful polaroid-style player cards with custom avatars • Smooth animations and immersive sound design • Real-time synchronization across all devices • Host controls for flexible game management • Comprehensive game logs and statistics PERFECT FOR • House parties and game nights • Remote friend groups on Discord, Zoom or FaceTime! • Classrooms and team building events • Mafia enthusiasts and newcomers alike Whether you're hosting a party with friends in the same room or playing with a global crew online, MafiaDeck delivers a polished, professional Mafia experience. Gather your friends. Assign the roles. Let the game begin.

About

Mafia Live

Features
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Mafia Live is an online social deduction game played in real-time with your friends. Come face-to-face with other players through voice and video communication. Are you a Mafia member or an innocent civilian? Cooperate, lie, and uncover the truth to survive. FEATURES 23 unique roles — Detective, Doctor, Mafia, Profiteer, and more Real-time voice and video communication Bot Mode: Automated gameplay powered by AI Narrator Mode: One person hosts and moderates the game Night Phase: Mafia players move to a private room during the night 3-round voting system Invite your friends, share the room code, and start the game!

Screenshots

MafiaDeck!4 screens
Mafia Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

MafiaDeck! and Mafia Live are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MafiaDeck! ships an update every 2 weeks, Mafia Live fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MafiaDeck! versus Mafia Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMafiaDeck!Mafia Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB53 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRawi StudiosUlvi Allahverdiyev

In-app purchases

None

MafiaDeck!

No in-app purchases

None

Mafia Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MafiaDeck! free?
MafiaDeck! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mafia Live free?
Mafia Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MafiaDeck! or Mafia Live have ads?
Neither MafiaDeck! nor Mafia Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MafiaDeck! or Mafia Live?
MafiaDeck! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mafia Live fortnightly. Most recently, MafiaDeck! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mafia Live on October 25, 2026.

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