Comparison

Thirty vs Hookah Royale

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

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About

Thirty

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"Simple yet deep! The classic card game ”31 (Thirty-One)” is now available as an app! Experience thrilling tactics as you try to get your hand total as close to 31 as possible. The rules are simple, but winning requires real strategy. From beginners to pros, this is the definitive card game for everyone. ◆ Face off against unique rivals! Challenge nine distinct characters, each with their own playstyle: Newbie: A beginner whose unpredictable moves might surprise you. Aggressor: A bold player who loves to ”Knock” early. Tactician: A strategist who calculates maximum efficiency. Stoic: A steady player who prioritizes not losing above all else. CPU Master: The ultimate AI that calculates every probability. ◆ Customize the rules your way! Fine-tune the game settings to match your favorite playstyle: Should Aces (A) count as 11 points? Should Three-of-a-Kind count as 30.5 points? Will you allow ”Blitz” or ”Sweep”? Use your best strategy to defeat the ultimate CPU Master!"

About

Hookah Royale

A social card game lounge featuring popular games like Poker, Blackjack, Kon Khan, and 31. Play against bots or online opponents, join tournaments, and customize your experience with emotes and voice chat. Offers daily bonuses and quests for free coins.

Highlights
  • Multiple card games (Poker, Blackjack, Kon Khan, 31)
  • Play against bots or online players
  • Host private tables with friends
  • Daily bonuses and quests
  • Tournaments with prize pools
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Voice chat and table emotes
Features
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Pull up a seat. Hookah Royale is a social card lounge where the table's always warm and someone's always ready to deal. FOUR FAVORITES, ONE LOUNGE - Kon Khan — the Chaldean rummy classic, in Pot (Motune) or Best-of-5 - 31 (Scat / Blitz) — draw, knock, and race to 31 in a single suit - Texas Hold'em — no-limit poker, heads-up or a full table - Blackjack — beat the dealer, double down, split, go all-in PLAY YOUR WAY Deal against smart bots anytime, or jump into live online tables. Join public rooms, or host a private table and share the code with friends. Set the wager, stack your chips, and play. MORE THAN A CARD APP - Daily bonus and lucky spin — free coins every day - Quests and a Season Pass to chase - Tournaments with a prize pool - Leaderboards, stats, and achievements - Table emotes, voice chat, and cosmetics to make the seat your own - Play in English, Spanish, or Arabic FAIR & FRIENDLY Hookah Royale uses play-money coins only. Coins are for entertainment — they cannot be cashed out or exchanged for real money or prizes, and there is no real-money gambling. You must be 18+ to play. The lounge is open. Deal us in.

Screenshots

Thirty4 screens
Hookah Royale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thirty at none against Hookah Royale's 5. Thirty also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hookah Royale's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hookah Royale sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Thirty asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thirty ships an update every 2 months, Hookah Royale weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thirty versus Hookah Royale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThirtyHookah Royale
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKoichi IwasakiXsatori Labs llc

In-app purchases

None

Thirty

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hookah Royale

One-time5
  • 100 Coins — Handful$0.99
  • 600 Coins — Roll$4.99
  • 1,300 Coins — Stack$9.99
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  • 2,800 Coins — Best Value$19.99
  • 7,500 Coins — High Roller$49.99

Questions

Is Thirty free?
Thirty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hookah Royale free?
Hookah Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thirty or Hookah Royale have ads?
Both Thirty and Hookah Royale show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thirty or Hookah Royale?
Thirty ships an update every 2 months, and Hookah Royale weekly. Most recently, Thirty was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hookah Royale on October 19, 2026.

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