Comparison

Pocha App vs Embriscao

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

Head to head
About

Pocha App

Features
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Pocha is one of the most exciting card games in existence. It combines strategy, psychology, and a touch of luck in every hand. The goal is simple: predict how many tricks you'll win each round. Get it right, earn points. Miss, lose points. FOUR AI LEVELS • Easy: for kids or first-time players • Medium: for those still learning • Hard: a challenge for experienced players • Pro: nearly impossible to win a full game The AI doesn't cheat. It doesn't peek at your cards. Dealing is always completely random. CUSTOMISE YOUR GAME • 6 round types: Climb, Last Trump, No Trump, Auction, Lead's Pick, and CBCBC • Enable or disable each type • Configure score multipliers • Adjust game speed • Light and dark mode • English and Spanish

About

Embriscao

Experience the classic Spanish card game Brisca with a modern twist. Play with friends online or challenge AI opponents offline. Features beautiful Spanish cards and real-time multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer with friends
  • Offline play against AI
  • Full Spanish deck with illustrations
  • Quick chat phrases
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Embriscao brings back the timeless Spanish card game Brisca with a new, elegant design. Whether you grew up playing brisca or you're trying it for the first time, Embriscao gets you playing in seconds — beautiful Spanish cards, real-time multiplayer with friends, or solo against AI. PLAY ONLINE WITH FRIENDS Real-time multiplayer powered by Game Center. Send invites directly to friends, drop Quick Chat phrases mid-match and play head-to-head from anywhere. No accounts to create — sign in with your Apple ID and you're in. PLAY OFFLINE AGAINST AI Sharpen your skills against an AI opponent. Perfect for learning the rules or finishing a quick hand whenever you have a few minutes. THE FULL SPANISH DECK Every card from the baraja española — all 48, beautifully illustrated. Tap any card to see it full-screen in the Card Gallery. Vida swaps, trick-taking, scoring — everything looks the way Brisca was meant to look. QUICK CHAT A curated set of Caribbean and Latin slang phrases plus universal English. Express yourself across the table without leaving the game. GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERBOARDS Climb the rankings, unlock achievements, see how you stack up against the global Brisca community. REMOVE ADS Embriscao is free, supported by occasional interstitial ads. One-time purchase to remove them forever — multiplayer is always free.

Screenshots

Pocha App4 screens
Embriscao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocha App at none against Embriscao's 1. Pocha App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Embriscao sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocha App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocha App ships an update every 2 months, Embriscao every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocha App versus Embriscao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocha AppEmbriscao
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro Martin HerrerobrainCandy, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pocha App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Embriscao

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pocha App free?
Pocha App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embriscao free?
Embriscao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocha App or Embriscao have ads?
Embriscao shows ads; Pocha App does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocha App or Embriscao?
Pocha App ships an update every 2 months, and Embriscao every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pocha App was updated on October 31, 2026 and Embriscao on November 4, 2026.

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