Comparison

Scala40 vs CanastaMagic

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

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About

Scala40

Features
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Scala 40 Offline brings the timeless Italian rummy-style card game to your mobile device with smooth gameplay, clean design, and smart offline AI. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned card strategist, this game delivers a relaxing yet challenging experience anytime, anywhere — no internet required. Inspired by traditional Scala 40 card rules, this offline card game focuses on skill, planning, and smart combinations rather than chance. Play solo against intelligent computer opponents and enjoy a polished card game experience designed for both portrait and landscape gameplay. Classic Scala 40 Gameplay Scala 40 & Burraco is a rummy-style card game where players create valid sets and sequences to reduce their card points and win rounds. Form runs of the same suit in consecutive order Create sets of three or more cards of the same rank Plan your drops and closes carefully Custom rules let you play the way you like Easy to learn, but challenging to master - Scala 40 tests your logic, memory, and strategy every round. Offline Card Game with Smart AI No internet? No problem. Scala 40 Offline features strong AI opponents designed to simulate real players. Each match feels fair, competitive, and rewarding - perfect for quick sessions or long strategic play. Offline Card Game with Smart AI No internet? No problem. Scala 40 Offline features strong AI opponents designed to simulate real players. Each match feels fair, competitive, and rewarding - perfect for quick sessions or long strategic play. Play fully offline No real-money gambling Skill-based card gameplay Smooth animations & fast controls Game Features Timer Bonus Start a bonus timer and return later to collect free rewards, coins, or boosts. Daily Bonus Log in daily to receive free rewards and keep progressing. Daily Challenges Complete special card challenges every day to earn extra rewards and test your skills. Quests & Missions Finish card quests and objectives for additional prizes and achievements. Leaderboards Compete for high scores and track your progress against other players globally. Multiple Playing Card Decks Unlock beautiful card deck designs to personalize your gameplay. Background Themes Choose from clean, stylish backgrounds for a comfortable and enjoyable play session. Portrait & Landscape Modes Play comfortably in both portrait and landscape orientations on phones and tablets. Custom Rules Adjust gameplay rules to match your preferred Scala 40 experience. Safe & Responsible Play Scala 40 and Burraco Offline is designed purely for entertainment. No real-money gambling No cash prizes Coins and rewards have no real-world value Suitable for casual card game fans This game is intended for players who enjoy classic card games, strategy, and offline play. Play Anytime Scala40 and Burraco If you love rummy-style card games, classic table games, and offline card challenges, Scala 40 Offline is the perfect choice. Play at your own pace, sharpen your strategy, and enjoy one of the most popular classic card games in a modern mobile format. Start your Scala 40 journey today!

About

CanastaMagic

This app simplifies scoring for Modern American Canasta. It offers camera-based scoring for closed canastas, open melds, and leftover cards, or a free manual scoring option. Track games with friends, review history, and manage special hands, bonuses, and penalties.

Highlights
  • Camera scoring for cards
  • Manual score entry
  • Friend tracking and stats
  • Game history and saved rounds
  • Special hands, bonuses, and penalties
  • Subscription for advanced features
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Stop counting cards by hand. CanastaMagic is the smartest way to score Modern American Canasta. Camera Scoring: Use your camera to score closed canastas, open melds, and leftover cards by simply pointing your camera at these parts of your hand and tapping the camera shutter. Manual Scoring: Prefer to enter scores yourself? The full manual scoring flow is always available for free. Input closed canastas, open melds, and leftover cards with a clean, intuitive interface designed for fast entry, and the app will simply calculate your total score according to the rules and provide a clear summary to ensure you never miscount again. Play With Friends: Add friends and track games together. If you are making wagers the app will track the value per point and compute payouts as well. See who's on top in the dedicated "Stats" section where you can filter your own game states by partner and opponents. Game History: Every round and game is saved automatically. Review past scores, track winning streaks, and continue paused games with ease. Special Hands, Bonuses and Penalties: All 11 special hands are built in. Apply them in the scoring flow or browse the full reference guide anytime from the menu. Bonuses and Penalties are applied to your team's cards without any calculation required. Subscription: Camera scoring requires a subscription after 6 free scans. Manual scoring is always free. Subscriptions are billed monthly and can be cancelled anytime through your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scala404 screens
CanastaMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CanastaMagic at none against Scala40's shown. Scala40's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Scala40 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and CanastaMagic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scala40 versus CanastaMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScala40CanastaMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOEngines Games LLPCeramic Global LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Scala40

One-time8
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Coin Pack 5$4.99
  • Coin Pack 6$5.99
  • Big Pack$14.99
4 purchases

CanastaMagic

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Bronze$1.991 Month
  • Premium Silver$3.991 Month
  • Premium Gold$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Platinum$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Scala40 free?
Scala40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CanastaMagic free?
CanastaMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scala40 or CanastaMagic have ads?
Scala40 shows ads; CanastaMagic does not.

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