# Canasta. vs Real Canasta

The clearest difference is monetization model: Canasta. at free with in-app purchases against Real Canasta's subscription. Canasta. also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 499) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). Real Canasta's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canasta. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Real Canasta sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canasta. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canasta. has 25K ratings behind it against 499, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Canasta.'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Real Canasta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canasta. | Real Canasta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778/reviews)** | [4.6 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-canasta/id1623972448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 499 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Mattron Entertainment, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249840398) |

## What reviewers say

### Canasta.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778)

Experience the strategic card game of the rummy family, featuring joker cards for unpredictable gameplay. Form melds, create canastas, and aim for 5000 points to win team rounds.

**Highlights:** Rummy family card game, Joker cards for unpredictability, Team play against computer, Forming melds and canastas, Scoring to 5000 points

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cards from deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3400 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4700 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Partner difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opponents difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent AI partner
- 🤔 Questionable game logic and rule implementation
- 🔢 Inconsistent scoring and card interactions
- 🧠 Lacks challenge at higher difficulty levels
- 🤑 Paywall for better opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Partner ignores player's instructions
- Opponents get unrealistic card draws
- Incorrect implementation of Canasta rules
- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to choose partner skill level
- Clearer display of canasta information
- Option to play 2-player version


### Real Canasta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-canasta/id1623972448)

Experience interactive Modern American Canasta with live players or AI bots. Enjoy real-time voice chat for collaborative play and utilize unique features like special hands and customizable meld bases. Perfect for canasta enthusiasts of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Play with live players or expert bots, Real-time voice chat for collaboration, Supports all widely recognized special hands, Choose your own meld base, Smart bots understand game nuances, Computer player takes over if a player leaves

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sharpens play
- 🚀 Mimics real play
- 👍 Real Canasta experience
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Beginner's learning tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unfair AI and partner
- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and white screen issues
- Incorrect meld rules implementation
- Inconsistent card dealing

**Requested features**

- Option to disable auto-discard
- Ability to choose skill level of partner
- Annual subscription option
- Family sharing plan
- Allow listening to music/podcasts during play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canasta. free?

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

### Is Real Canasta free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canasta. or Real Canasta?

Canasta. is rated higher. Canasta. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Real Canasta averages 4.6 from 499 ratings.

### Do Canasta. or Real Canasta have ads?

Neither Canasta. nor Real Canasta shows ads.

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