# American Canasta — Play and connect with people

> Online real-time card game for forming sets and canastas. (iPhone/iPad app by Web2mil S.A..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-canasta/id1056776107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Web2mil S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473044024)
- Category: Games, Social Networking, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 547 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-canasta/id1056776107/reviews.md

## What is American Canasta?

Play online in real-time with other players, either in teams of two or by yourself against another player. 

The goal of this card game is to form groups of 3 or more cards of the same value. A combination of seven or more cards is called a Canasta. Draw cards from the deck or the discard pile and meld all your cards as soon as possible to finish the game before the others, and achieve the highest score.

The value of the cards is 5 points for the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 10 points for the 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K; 20 points for Aces; 20 points for the 2 (wild card), and 50 points for the Jokers (wild card).

Clean canastas are worth more than the dirty ones (with wild cards)! Block the discard pile to prevent your opponents from picking it up!

Enjoy this game on your device!

Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/americancanasta

Terms and conditions of use: https://conectagames.com/terms_policies/

## Key features

- Real-time online multiplayer
- Team or solo play
- Card set formation
- Canasta creation
- Discard pile blocking
- Scoring system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of American Canasta?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Nostalgic appeal for canasta fans
- 👥 Live multiplayer functionality
- 💾 Works reasonably well on tablets

**Cons**

- 🎰 Unfair card dealing algorithm
- 💰 Predatory monetization model
- 🔐 Mandatory Facebook login requirement
- 📱 Poor mobile UI/UX design
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- ❌ Lack of tutorial and rule explanations
- 😤 Toxic player community
- ⚠️ Suspicious cheating mechanisms
- 💸 Unfavorable payout ratios
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Card dealing appears biased toward certain players
- Discard pile freezing inappropriately
- Unable to pick up top discard when allowed
- Game crashes regularly during play
- Server disconnections mid-game
- Scrambled sides during gameplay
- App won't load or start
- Screen too small on iPhone devices
- Blurry graphics
- Charged for coins but never received them

**Most requested features**

- Alternative login methods (not Facebook-dependent)
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial for new players
- Player skill levels/beginner-friendly matches
- More frequent free coin rewards
- Improved graphics and larger card visibility
- Player rating visibility before joining games
- Ability to play on laptop/desktop
- Better text size for mobile devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-canasta/id1056776107/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Personas que se tardan

*2025-11-05, version 6.22.61*

Deberían de bloquear a personas que se tardan por que van perdiendo

### 1/5 — The winner is chosen before you start playing

*2025-10-13, version 6.22.61*

This game is not worth spending money on. The winner is decided beforehand. It's a complete waist of time and money.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-10-03*

The game is a lot of fun, sometimes you get lucky and get a lot of wild cards and sometimes you don’t, I was a little upset in the beginning, but it all evens out the more games you play. I would give it 10 stars if that was available.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration. We want to assure you that the card shuffle is completely random and impartial, no player or team is favored by the algorithm. In games of chance like ours, it’s possible for one player or team to receive more wild cards than another in a single deal purely due to randomness. While this can feel unfair, it’s a natural part of how random dealing works and not a flaw or bias in the system. Over many games, these differences balance out. We hope this helps clear up any misunderstanding. Thank you for your time and for giving our game a try.

### 1/5 — Far from realistic odds

*2025-09-01*

Most games are so one sided and unrealistic in the odds of drawing or being dealt cards. Players are rated but the rating has no relevance whatsoever. Not to mention they take the winning pot 17.5%. So if you play a 4 player game with an entry fee of $500  , you and your partner get only $825 for the win.

**Developer response:** We understand your frustration and would like to clear things up. Please know the card dealing is 100% random and impartial, using a uniform distribution, so every card in the virtual deck has the same probability of being dealt at any point. That means no player is favored, though luck can create streaks that feel unfair.

For more balanced matches, we recommend playing on tables with the trophy icon. These use the ELO rating system, the same used in chess, to match you with players of similar skill (for example, if you’re level D, you’ll face players of level C, D, and E). When two players have the same ELO, each has about a 50% chance of winning. If ratings differ, the higher-rated player’s expected chance goes up, but overall, these tables provide much fairer matchups than random ones.

Regarding the prize pool, every match has a table fee. This is how we keep the game running and allow us to continue improving it for everyone.

We truly appreciate your feedback. Thanks for playing, and we hope your upcoming matches are even more fun and enjoyable!

### 1/5 — Horrible card shuffle algorithm

*2025-08-03*

Most games the dealer(card shuffle algorithm)gives one of the players 70-80 percent of the wild cards. There’s no way you can win a game with those odds against you. I’ve paid over $30 for points to play, I feel like deleting the game completely… horrible horrible game . I’ve reached out to the game support to find out why they can’t fix the problem but haven’t gotten a response back. Don’t waste your time or money on this app.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration. We want to assure you that the card shuffle is completely random and impartial, no player or team is favored by the algorithm. In games of chance like ours, it’s possible for one player or team to receive more wild cards than another in a single deal purely due to randomness. While this can feel unfair, it’s a natural part of how random dealing works and not a flaw or bias in the system. Over many games, these differences balance out. We hope this helps clear up any misunderstanding. Thank you for your time and for giving our game a try.

### 1/5 — I want my money back. You're a ripoff.

*2025-07-26, version 6.21.81*

Complete rip off.  Don't pay for this game. The winner is determined before the game begins. Not fun

### 1/5 — Still your money

*2025-07-14, version 6.21.81*

Complete rip off.  Don't pay for this game. The winner is determined before the game begins. Not fun

### 1/5 — Still your money

*2025-07-08*

You pay money for points to play. Just so the game can cheat you out of them. When you play you will see. It's all in the dealing. You discard an 8. On your next draw you will get an 8. And if you discard that 8. Guess what? You get yet another 8. Play it a few time. You will see that it's a rip off. There thieves. That's just that!!!

**Developer response:** We’re sorry you feel this way. We want to assure you that the card dealing is 100% random and impartial; there is no manipulation to favor anyone. All players have an equal chance of receiving any card with each hand. Remember, your choices and skill also affect the game. For more balanced matches, try tables with the trophy icon to face players of similar skill. Contact us anytime at hello@conectagames.com.

### 2/5 — Preemptive

*2025-07-06*

The game would be a great game . But the game chooses a winner before it starts. Which I think is unfair because they charge you for for coins to play the game. So I don't play due to the fact, I'm not gonna pay just so the game can pick and choose who loses.

### 1/5 — Game

*2024-12-02, version 6.21.81*

You knocked me out of 2 games.  I then lost. Your tec is a mess not at all good

## Frequently asked questions about American Canasta

### What is American Canasta?

American Canasta is an online real-time card game where players aim to form groups of three or more cards of the same value. The ultimate goal is to create a 'Canasta,' which is a combination of seven or more cards, and score points by melding all your cards before your opponents.

### How do you play American Canasta?

Players draw cards from the deck or discard pile to form sets of matching card values. A combination of seven or more cards is called a Canasta. You can play solo against another player or in teams of two. The game involves strategic card melding and blocking the discard pile.

### What is the scoring system in American Canasta?

Card values vary: 3s through 7s are worth 5 points, 8s through Kings are 10 points, Aces are 20 points, and 2s (wild cards) are also 20 points. Jokers are wild cards and are worth 50 points. Clean canastas (without wild cards) are worth more than dirty ones.

### Is American Canasta free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements, which are common monetization strategies for free mobile games.

### What devices can I play American Canasta on?

The description indicates that you can enjoy this game on your device, implying compatibility with common mobile operating systems like iOS and Android. Specific device requirements are not detailed but it is designed for mobile use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.22.218 — 2026-09-03

This update includes a better menu and Help section. We’ve also improved chat filtering to help create a friendlier, less toxic game environment.

### 6.22.111 — 2026-02-19

Bug fixes.

### 6.22.100 — 2026-01-26

Bug fixes.

### 6.22.95 — 2025-12-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 6.22.85 — 2025-12-09

Bug fixes and improvements.

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