# Machiavelli ! vs Burraco Classico

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Machiavelli ! | Burraco Classico |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machiavelli/id841411896/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burraco-classico/id1444310738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **467** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Ferraioli](https://appshunter.io/developer/307699659) | [Gsoftware srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168039009) |

## What reviewers say

### Machiavelli !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machiavelli/id841411896)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View Opponents’ Cards – 30 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| View Opponents’ Cards – 90 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| No advertising with x2 forever | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 😊 Enjoyable and addictive
- 🎮 Great card game experience
- 🕹️ Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🚫 Obtrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
- 🔇 Disliked background music
- 🧭 Inconsistent AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burraco-classico/id1444310738)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Vip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*