# Crazy Eights vs Tarot

The clearest difference is rating: Tarot at 4.6 against Crazy Eights's 2.9. Tarot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). Crazy Eights's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 50) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tarot sells 47 one-off in-app purchases. Crazy Eights asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tarot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Crazy Eights's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tarot's.

Crazy Eights ships an update every 10 months, Tarot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy Eights | Tarot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights/id904559153/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarot-fun-and-friends/id6470451283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **57.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eryod Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/375196975) | [GameDuell GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/352069935) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy Eights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights/id904559153)

Engage in the classic card game Crazy Eights with customizable rules and multiple game modes. Play solo against AI, challenge friends online via Game Center, or enjoy local multiplayer options on a single device or network.

**Highlights:** Customizable game rules, Play against AI, Online multiplayer via Game Center, Local network multiplayer (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), Pass-and-play on one device, HD graphics with themes, Game statistics and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tarot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarot-fun-and-friends/id6470451283)

Play a classic strategic multiplayer card game online for free. Compete against players of your skill level in 3, 4, or 5-player matches. Improve your strategy with challenges and climb the league ranks.

**Highlights:** Play with real players, 3, 4, or 5 player matches, Fair card distribution (RNG), League play and rankings, Daily and weekly challenges, In-game chat with emojis, Advanced graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Tarot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tarot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Tarot Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collection Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tarot Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Tarot Pack 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tarot Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offre Saisonnière Petite Réduction | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tarot Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Collection Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Big Tarot Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Collection Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Big Tarot Pack 2 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $49.99 | one-time |
| Big Tarot  Pack 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $59.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Offer | $59.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Shop Chips | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tarot Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tarot Pack 2 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tarot Pack 4 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tarot Pack 2 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tarot Pack 5 | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent interface and smooth gameplay
- 📱 Well-designed, fluid user experience
- 👥 Plenty of human players available at all times
- 💰 No intrusive advertisements
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive to play regularly without spending money
- 🎲 Card distribution appears non-random and suspicious
- 🤖 AI bots play extremely poorly and ruin games
- 💬 Chat system enables cheating through coded signals
- 📊 Unfair reward system - losing coins even when winning

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on 'Table Found' screen with no recovery option
- Coins lost when game crashes or network disconnects mid-play
- Excuse card can be played illegally on last trick
- Three trump cards can be played simultaneously (rule violation)
- First speaker doesn't always become the taker

**Requested features**

- Friends list and ability to play with specific players
- Tournament mode with same players across multiple games
- Ability to view the dog (hidden cards) at end of certain games
- Closed room/private games with friends
- Option to play with bots to simulate 5-player games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy Eights free?

Crazy Eights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tarot free?

Tarot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy Eights or Tarot?

Tarot is rated higher. Crazy Eights averages 2.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Tarot averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Crazy Eights or Tarot have ads?

Both Crazy Eights and Tarot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy Eights or Tarot?

Crazy Eights ships an update every 10 months, and Tarot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crazy Eights was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tarot on October 25, 2026.

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