Yalla Baloot & Hand

Name: Yalla Baloot & Hand
Author: Yalla Technology FZ-LLC

1.5.20

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Popular Online Baloot & Hand Game with voice chat in Arabic world

Yalla Baloot & Hand: online Baloot and Hand card games

By Mei-Lin Chua

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Baloot and Hand card games played online against other people
Several Hand modes, including a Saudi version
Public rooms to join and private rooms for invited friends
Real-time voice chat rooms during games
Tournaments and leagues with ranks and titles
Card, board and avatar skins; SVIP subscription at USD 24.99/month

What the app is and who it suits

Yalla Baloot & Hand is a mobile card game app built around two games from the Arab region: Baloot and Hand. The developer describes Baloot as a traditional game and says it is played with its established rules. Hand is offered in several variants.

The app is aimed at people who already know these games and want to play them against others on their phone. The listing places it at ages 10 and up.

Hand modes and matchmaking

The listing names Hand and Hand Saudi as examples of the Hand modes on offer. The developer says each mode has its own rules and challenges, so a player can switch between them within the same app.

The developer lists fair matchmaking for Baloot games, meaning players are matched in a way intended to keep games balanced.

Playing with friends in rooms and voice chat

Public rooms let you join a table with other players. Private rooms can be created so you can invite specific friends or family to a game.

Voice chat rooms run in real time alongside the card play. The listing mentions hosting online parties in these rooms, so the voice side is meant for talking while you play or hang out.

Tournaments, leagues and rankings

Tournaments and leagues match you against players from around the world. Results move you up a ranking ladder, and the listing says top performers earn titles and rewards.

The developer says these competitions are the main way to test your skill against a wider player pool than your friends list.

Cosmetic skins and the SVIP subscription

Skins change how cards, boards and avatars look. They do not change the rules of play. The listing describes them as a way to personalise how your table and profile appear.

SVIP is an optional subscription priced at USD 24.99 per month, billed to your Google account. It renews automatically within 24 hours before the end of each period. You can cancel it in your Google Account settings, but not during an active period. The listing says the game can be played without subscribing.

What's new

Sep 4, 2026

1. Improved Hand game experience.
2. Bug fixes.

About this APK

The build we hold is Yalla Baloot & Hand 1.5.20 (APKS split bundle) for Android 6.0 and up.

Version: 1.5.20; 139
Requires Android: 6.0+
Size: 159 MB
Target Android: 16

Package ID: com.yalla.yallabaloot
Format: APKS split bundle
Malware scan: Google Play Protect
Permissions: 36 declared · 6 sensitive; Camera
Draw over other apps
Microphone
Modify files on your device
Read files on your device
Read your audio files
Signed by: CN=yalla, O=yalla
Certificate SHA-256: c838084a39d73ea82519c3bd4dc0ee561da295549ecf99969f135c25b8e567e5