Comparison

Tycoon Daifugo vs Classic Hanafuda

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

Head to head
About

Tycoon Daifugo

Features
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Tycoon is Daifugo, the Japanese card game the rest of the world knows as President or Scum. Empty your hand first to become the Tycoon; finish last and you are the Beggar. Then the cards change hands and the next round begins. PLAY ANYWHERE • Offline against CPU opponents at five levels, from Beginner to Expert • Online with friends: open a room and share a 4-character code • Random match to sit down with players around the world • Empty seats are filled by CPU, so a game always starts YOUR RULES Daifugo is played differently in every region, so nearly every rule is a switch: • 8-Stop, Eleven Back, 9-Reverse, 5-Skip, 7-Gift, 10-Discard, Spade 3 • Revolution and Counter-Revolution • Sequences (runs) and Sequence Revolution • Suit Lock and Fall from Grace • Banned finishes: joker, 2, 8, spade 3, sequence, revolution • Card trade between rounds, 0-2 jokers, 3-5 players MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Swipe up to play. Only the cards you can actually use stay lit • Full-screen animations for Revolution, 8-Stop and other special cards • Sound and haptics, both easy to turn off • A points ladder: knock a CPU out and a stronger one takes the seat NO ADS No ads, no in-app purchases, no sign-up. Online uses an anonymous account that you can delete from Settings whenever you like. The app interface is available in English and Japanese.

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Tycoon Daifugo4 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tycoon Daifugo at none against Classic Hanafuda's shown. Classic Hanafuda's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tycoon Daifugo ships an update monthly, Classic Hanafuda weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tycoon Daifugo versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTycoon DaifugoClassic Hanafuda
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToru KitajimaCHAOS

In-app purchases

None

Tycoon Daifugo

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tycoon Daifugo free?
Tycoon Daifugo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tycoon Daifugo or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Classic Hanafuda shows ads; Tycoon Daifugo does not.
Which is updated more often, Tycoon Daifugo or Classic Hanafuda?
Tycoon Daifugo ships an update monthly, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Tycoon Daifugo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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