Comparison

Machiavelli ! vs Burraco Classico

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

Head to head
About

Machiavelli !

Experience a popular Italian card game derived from Rummy, similar to Carousel and Vatikan. Learn rules easily with included help and play against your device or online opponents. Enjoy customizable game modes and settings for a unique experience.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Single Game and Score Mode
  • Play offline or online against real players
  • Configurable player strengths, count, and score variants
  • Customizable jokers and decks
  • Detailed in-game help and rules
  • Resumable games and leaderboards
Features
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Play Machiavelli ! A popular Italian card game derived from Rummy. It is similar to Carousel, Vatikan and Rummykub. Learn rapidly the basic rules following the included help about rules and possible gestures. The free version is full featured but with advertisements, by purchasing the full version you will turn off ads. --------------------------------------------------------------- AWESOME FEATURES --------------------------------------------------------------- - two game modes available (Single Game and Score Mode) to play against your device - play lonely or online against real players - configurable player strengths - configurable players count - configurable score assignment variants - configurable jokers usage - configurable decks count - detailed help with all available rules and references to possible variants - resumable games - leaderboards - geo leaderboards - great support for your questions and suggestions - and more, enjoy!!! --------------------------------------------------------------- For your suggestions feel free to contact technical support, we will glad to help you If you'll enjoy using 'Machiavelli' please take a minute to leave a nice review: it really helps

About

Burraco Classico

Experience the classic Italian card game Burraco on your mobile device. Play against players worldwide in real-time multiplayer or practice your skills offline against the AI. Compete in tournaments and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Offline mode vs AI
  • Leaderboards
  • Monthly tournaments
  • High-definition graphics
  • Customizable table backgrounds
Features
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Burraco, the beloved Italian rummy card game, now in your pocket. Play thrilling matches online against opponents worldwide or practice offline against the AI. Challenge friends and strangers in real-time multiplayer, climb the leaderboard, and compete for the monthly championship. Perfect for seasoned players and newcomers alike. FEATURES ◦ Real-time online multiplayer matches ◦ Offline mode vs AI to sharpen your skills ◦ High-definition graphics ◦ Customizable table backgrounds ◦ Leaderboards and monthly tournaments Jump right into the action with an intuitive interface—no complicated setup. Burraco is an engaging card game that keeps your mind sharp, suitable for all ages. Also from Gsoftware: Scopa, Briscola, Tresette, and Assopigliatutto. Contact: info@gsoftware.it Utilizzando questa app, accetti i [Termini di utilizzo](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Machiavelli !4 screens
Burraco Classico4 screens

Verdict

The call

Machiavelli ! and Burraco Classico both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Machiavelli !'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Burraco Classico's. Machiavelli ! also leads on ratings volume (467 vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Burraco Classico's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Machiavelli ! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Burraco Classico sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Machiavelli ! against 4.9 for Burraco Classico. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machiavelli ! has 467 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Machiavelli !'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Burraco Classico's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Machiavelli ! ships an update weekly, Burraco Classico every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Machiavelli ! versus Burraco Classico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachiavelli !Burraco Classico
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (467 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings467 — better9
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio FerraioliGsoftware srl

Customer experience

Machiavelli !

All ratings467 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.3%

Burraco Classico

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%

Bugs and requests

Machiavelli !

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to complete games due to technical issues
  • Leaderboard and progress tracking not working properly
  • Joker cards getting stuck to other cards
  • Inability to see all cards in hand
  • Game freezing after ads or updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add two-player mode
  • Improve card organization and visibility
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement a time-limited game mode
  • Enhance online/multiplayer features

Burraco Classico

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Machiavelli !

One-time3
  • View Opponents’ Cards – 30 Days$0.99
  • View Opponents’ Cards – 90 Days$1.99
  • No advertising with x2 forever$5.99
1 purchases

Burraco Classico

One-time1
  • Lifetime Vip$3.99

Questions

Is Machiavelli ! free?
Machiavelli ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burraco Classico free?
Burraco Classico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Machiavelli ! or Burraco Classico?
Burraco Classico is rated higher. Machiavelli ! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while Burraco Classico averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Machiavelli ! or Burraco Classico have ads?
Both Machiavelli ! and Burraco Classico show ads.
Which is updated more often, Machiavelli ! or Burraco Classico?
Machiavelli ! ships an update weekly, and Burraco Classico every 4 weeks. Most recently, Machiavelli ! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Burraco Classico on November 2, 2026.

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