Application record · ID 6502453075
Balatro
by Playstack Ltd · Games · $6.99
- Average rating
- 5.0
- 104.8K ratings
- Ratings
- 104.8K
- On store since
- 2024
- 252 days
- Languages
- 14
Analyst summary
Last verified 6 Aug 2026Balatro is a Games application published by Playstack Ltd. It holds a 5.0-star average across 104,842 public ratings.
We have observed no update since 5 Jun 2025.
On the listing it is localized into 14 languages, a 93.5 MB download, runs on iPhone 5s and newer · iPad.
Position in category
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Review intelligence
Medium confidenceUsers find the game incredibly fun and addictive, considering it great value, but some report bugs and UI issues.
“Buy my game of infinite card combos and wonder” “How much” “10 dolr” “Ok”
This game is another low effort game. I am shocked that it has so many 5 star reviews considering how simple it is
Trajectory: stable · recomputed when new reviews arrive · limitations
Pricing record
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| Observed | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | $9.99 → $6.99 | decrease |
Health timeline
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- 6 Aug 2026 Price Price dropped to $6.99 Was $9.99; observed change on the listing.
- 13 Jul 2026 Board Entered Highest Rated in Games Reached #1 on this board.
- 13 Jul 2026 Board Entered Highest Rated Paid App With Volume Best position observed: #2.
- 13 Jul 2026 Board Entered Highest Rated With Real Volume Best position observed: #3.
- 13 Jul 2026 Board Entered Most Rated Paid App Best position observed: #9.
- 28 Jun 2026 #1 Took #1 — Highest Rated Paid App With Volume Became the record holder on this board.
- 5 Jun 2025 Update Updated to v1.3 The most recent version we observed on the listing.
- 26 Sep 2024 Launch Launched on the App Store Original release date stated on the listing.
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Listing & advisories
Download size
93.5 MB
Minimum iOS
13.5
Devices supported
iPhone 5s and newer · iPad
Age rating
12+
Advisories
Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling · Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes · Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
Screenshots
6 on the listing
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Peer set
Peers are well-rated apps in Games, selected by category and rating — not by similarity of description, so the comparison is like-for-like on scale.
| App | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balatro | 5.0 | 104.8K | $6.99 |
| Word Connect Zen: Word Puzzle | 5.0 | 1,165 | Free |
| Bible Word Search - Word Game | 5.0 | 97.6K | Free |
| Bible Crossword Game | 5.0 | 14.5K | Free |
| Arrow Pro 3D | 5.0 | 6,978 | Free |
| Grill Match - Food Sort Puzzle | 5.0 | 4,258 | Free |
| Yarnzle Stitch | 5.0 | 1,159 | Free |
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Provenance
- Source
- Public App Store listing metadata and public customer reviews.
- Collection window
- Last read 6 Aug 2026. Listing re-read daily; reviews re-read on a slower cadence.
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