# Cuarenta vs Yalla Parchis

The clearest difference is rating: Yalla Parchis at 4.6 against Cuarenta's 3.2. Yalla Parchis also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Cuarenta's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuarenta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yalla Parchis sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yalla Parchis holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yalla Parchis has 3.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cuarenta's written reviews are positive against 46% of Yalla Parchis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, Yalla Parchis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuarenta | Yalla Parchis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuarenta/id964934563/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yalla-parchis/id1542713951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 87 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [T K LABS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964934562) | [Yalla Technology FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444567250) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuarenta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuarenta/id964934563)

A card matching game based on Ecuador's national pastime. Players score points by matching cards, clearing the table, and collecting cards. Includes in-game tutorials for new players.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Scoring system, In-game tutorials, Based on Ecuadorian national game, Standard 52-card deck (modified)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Yalla Parchis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yalla-parchis/id1542713951)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Family, #76 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience a popular board game with real-time voice chat and diverse game modes. Compete with friends or make new ones through social features, collect unique skins, and participate in regular events. Enjoy daily free in-game currency and a friendly community.

**Highlights:** Multiple Parchis rules and modes, In-game voice chat and chat rooms, Collect diverse skins for dice and tokens, Regular festive events, Daily free Golds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 2 Auto Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| Beginners | $0.49 | one-time |
| UNDO Card | $0.49 | one-time |
| diamonds 400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| gold 30000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| diamonds 1800 | $3.99 | one-time |
| gold 130000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Events Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Draw | $8.99 | one-time |
| diamonds 5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| diamonds 16000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chat Room Gift Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| diamonds 37600 | $69.99 | one-time |
| diamonds 53700 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Entertaining game
- 🌍 Interacting with people worldwide
- 😊 Fun with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Unfair game mechanics
- 🤖 Rigged against non-paying users
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Lack of moderation/cheating

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts banned without justification
- Lost diamonds/progress after reinstalling
- Freezing/crashing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 private games
- Improved rewards and diamond distribution
- Better matchmaking and skill-based pairing
- Offline/local multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuarenta free?

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

### Is Yalla Parchis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuarenta or Yalla Parchis?

Yalla Parchis is rated higher. Cuarenta averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Yalla Parchis averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Cuarenta or Yalla Parchis have ads?

Yalla Parchis shows ads; Cuarenta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cuarenta or Yalla Parchis?

Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, and Yalla Parchis every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cuarenta was updated on October 2, 2026 and Yalla Parchis on October 17, 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.*