Comparison

Abalone vs Abalone Marbles

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

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About

Abalone

A classic strategy board game offering offline AI challenges and local multiplayer. Engage in tactical, turn-based battles on a hexagonal board, pushing opponent marbles off with calculated moves. Easy to learn but difficult to master, it sharpens tactical thinking.

Highlights
  • Offline AI gameplay
  • Local double player mode
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Classic Abalone rules
  • Smooth 3D visuals
  • Adaptive AI difficulty
Features
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Abalone is the classic marble strategy game: push your opponent's marbles off the hexagonal board before they push yours. Simple to learn, deep enough to master, and fun for kids, families and serious strategists alike. PLAY YOUR WAY • Play Online: jump into Rookie, Pro and Master lobbies, get matched with an opponent in seconds and build your online rating. • Single player: challenge the AI on Easy, Medium or Hard, with hints and undo when you need a hand. Works fully offline. • Campaign: take on 24 opponents, each with their own personality, and earn stars as you climb to The Grandmaster. • Double player: two players, one device, perfect for family game night. LEARN FAST • Seven short lessons teach moves, pushes and sumitos in about 2 minutes. • Coach tips appear the first time something matters, so you're never lost. COME BACK EVERY DAY • A new daily puzzle: push a marble off in as few moves as you can. • Build a streak, claim daily and weekly challenges, and earn coins. • Unlock 20 badges, level up, and follow your stats and full game history. MAKE IT YOURS • 7 opening layouts including Belgian, German, Dutch and Swiss Daisy, Face 2 Face and The Wall. • Choose from 60 avatars, 18 boards and 8 marble sets. • Match options: set the win target, clock (standard, blitz or 3 minutes) and AI handicap. • Light and dark mode, with sound and haptics you can switch off. ABALONE PREMIUM • No ads between games • Premium themes: Wood, Marble, Neon, Space, Candy, Ocean and Lava • Unlimited hints and undos • Replay analysis and full game history • Weekly streak freezes Free users get 3 hints and 3 undos every day. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple ID account settings. Download Abalone today, train your mind and sharpen your tactics. Privacy: https://quirky-minnow-205.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Abalone-Game-2d47aac2d5df80a99f9af8b5e0d265ba Terms of Use: https://quirky-minnow-205.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Abalone-Game-2d47aac2d5df8007a31aff78bacf9fd7

About

Abalone Marbles

Features
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Abalone Marbles is the digital version of the classic marble strategy board game - beautifully designed, fast to learn, and endlessly competitive. Push your opponent's marbles off the hexagonal board before they push yours. Line up 3 marbles to overpower 2, hold the center, and outthink your rival. - GAME MODES - • Online Multiplayer - Real-time PvP against players worldwide. No opponent? The bot jumps in automatically. • vs. Bot - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Each win earns coins. • vs. Friend - Create a private room, share a 4-character code, and play anyone, anywhere. • Dash Mode - Lightning-fast variant: first to push 1 marble off the board wins! • Classic Mode - The original rules: first to push 6 marbles wins. - PROGRESSION & REWARDS - • Daily Bonus and Rewards. • Daily Missions - Fresh challenges every day. Complete them to earn coins. • Achievements - Unlock milestone badges as you win more matches. • Level System - Earn XP every game and level up your profile. • Coin Economy - Earn coins through gameplay, missions, and spins. - CUSTOMIZE YOUR MARBLES - • 10 unique marble skins across 4 rarity tiers: Default, Common, Rare, and Legendary. • Unlock Galaxy, Diamond, Fire, Ice, and more using your earned coins. • Your skin appears in every match - show off your style. - SOCIAL & FRIENDS - • Friends system with online/offline status. • Invite online friends directly to a match with one tap. • Unique friend code to find and add anyone. • Rematch system - challenge your opponent again instantly. - POLISHED EXPERIENCE - • 30-second turn timer keeps every game moving. • Smooth marble animations and satisfying sound effects. • Full Arabic and English language support (RTL included). • Color blind mode available. • Works great on all screen sizes. Abalone Marbles is free to play. All marble skins can be unlocked by playing - no forced purchases.

Screenshots

Abalone4 screens
Abalone Marbles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Abalone Marbles at none against Abalone's 3. Abalone's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Abalone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Abalone Marbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Abalone versus Abalone Marbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbaloneAbalone Marbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogicWorks Consulting LLCAbdelRahman Mohamed

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Abalone

Subscriptions3
  • Abalone Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Abalone Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Abalone Yearly$12.991 Year
None

Abalone Marbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abalone free?
Abalone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abalone Marbles free?
Abalone Marbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abalone or Abalone Marbles have ads?
Abalone Marbles shows ads; Abalone does not.

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