Pocha App vs Embriscao
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocha App
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Embriscao sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocha App asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Pocha App | Embriscao |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alvaro Martin Herrero | brainCandy, LLC |
In-app purchases
Pocha App
No in-app purchases
Embriscao
- Remove Ads$2.99









