# Bergen Bridge > Interactive bridge game for skill improvement with expert guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Hofstede.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergen-bridge/id1179383390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Marcel Hofstede](https://appshunter.io/developer/845130681) - Category: Games, Card - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.53/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 59 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergen-bridge/id1179383390/reviews.md ## What is Bergen Bridge? This app is perfect for the bridge player who wants to improve his/her playing skills. When you are playing the deal but don’t play or defend perfectly, you will get a message explanation what you should have done. You also have the option to let the program ask you questions about the play. Every bridge player should ask these questions themselves before playing a card. By answering the questions you will learn the best approach. Once you are used to asking yourself these type of questions, you will have made a big step in improving your play and becoming a better opponent. The bidding system is based on Standard American. However, the auction is always provided for you so this program is appropriate for all players. To use the app, no internet connection is needed. About Marty Bergen Marty is a U.S. bridge teacher/player/author. He is a ten-time national champion and ACBL Grand Life Master and World Bridge Federation World International Master. He retired from active competition in 1993 to concentrate on teaching and writing. He was recently voted to be the 22 most influential person in the history of bridge. Marty has been a columnist in the monthly ACBL Bridge Bulletin since 1976. He has also written 69 bridge books; two of which won the ABTA Bridge Book of the Year award. Points Schmoints!: Bergen's Winning Bridge Secrets in 1996 and Declarer Play the Bergen Way in 2005. Wins - North American Bridge Championships (10) - Pan-American Maccabi Games (1) - Cavendish Invitational Teams (1) - Cavendish Invitational Pairs (2) - Goldman Pairs (1) Second-place finishes - North American Bridge Championships (10) - United States Bridge Championships (1) - Cavendish Invitational Teams (1) ## Key features - Interactive deal play - Explanation of optimal plays - Programmed questions for self-assessment - Standard American bidding system - Offline functionality - Expert guidance from Marty Bergen ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Beginner 1 | $8.99 | one-time | | Beginner 2 | $8.99 | one-time | | Intermediate 1 | $8.99 | one-time | | Intermediate 2 | $8.99 | one-time | | Advanced (Play) | $8.99 | one-time | | Advanced (Defense) | $8.99 | one-time | | Expert | $8.99 | one-time | | Bergen Bridge Exercises | $8.99 | one-time | | Finesse | $9.99 | one-time | | Declaring No Trump contracts | $9.99 | one-time | | Signal and Discard | $9.99 | one-time | | Opening | $9.99 | one-time | | Defense | $9.99 | one-time | | Bid with Bergen 1 | $9.99 | one-time | | Bid with Bergen 2 | $9.99 | one-time | | Endplay and Squeeze | $9.99 | one-time | | Declaring Trump Contracts | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergen-bridge/id1179383390/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Screwed *2025-06-14* I paid for Bergen Bridge and Bid with Bergen. Several years ago I could no longer get into Bid with Bergen…I let it go. I use Bergen Bridge regularly and now I get 3 notices that say “about”. I click on it and I can no longer get the app. Just something about it so I would have to pay again.👎 ### 1/5 — App’s does’nt work *2025-03-31, version 3.2* Just bought the app’s cannot play the app’s keeps giving message error. Stay away ### 1/5 — Won’t Open *2025-03-19* I purchased several of the apps and only two will open when I tap them. I don’t understand what is wrong. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work most of the time *2024-08-09* This app constantly crashes & needs to downloaded again. U do not recommend it. Waste of my money ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work most of the time *2024-01-08* This app constantly crashes & needs to downloaded again. U do not recommend it. Waste of my money ### 2/5 — Great, but rarely works *2022-05-29* When this app works, it is great. It asks questions to get you thinking while you play and tells you when and why you are making a mistake. BUT, most of the time, it freezes and says no internet connection available even though all my other apps work and my iPad shows I do have internet. Really needs a bug fix. ### 1/5 — Old fashioned *2022-04-25, version 3.1* I purchased the advance play. It does not use 2/1 and opens 4 card majors. Not modern bridge ### 1/5 — Freezes *2021-07-30, version 3.0* Just Spent 10 bucks and can’t use it! ### 4/5 — App keeps Freezing *2020-11-05* I absolutely love this app and I’m learning a great deal from it. However, it keeps freezing up whenever I turn it off and try to get back in. It used to take a couple of tries, but now it takes about 10 tries to get back in. Would love to recommend it to my friends, but not until this problem is fixed. HELP....... I deleted this app because I couldn’t get back on it, with the intention of re-installing it. Now it doesn’t recognize that I already paid for it. What’s going on here? Please rectify. ### 4/5 — Great tool to improve one’s bridge game *2020-07-18* This app has improved my bridge game more than all the other apps, websites, and library of bridge books. I’ve learned more about when to draw trump, how and when to finesse, and even to better evaluate winners and losers in my hand. Other reviews mention objections to the questions. I learned a lot from the questioning and added these questions to my hand evaluation. ## Frequently asked questions about Bergen Bridge ### How does Bergen Bridge help me improve my skills? Bergen Bridge provides explanations for your plays and offers programmed questions to help you think through your strategy before playing a card. This interactive approach guides you towards better decision-making. ### Can I play Bergen Bridge offline? Yes, Bergen Bridge does not require an internet connection to use, making it convenient for playing anywhere. ### What bidding system does Bergen Bridge use? The bidding system is based on Standard American. The auction is always provided, making the program suitable for all players regardless of their familiarity with specific bidding conventions. ### Is Bergen Bridge suitable for beginners? Yes, the app is appropriate for all players. The auction is always provided, and the explanations help users learn the best approach to playing and defending. ### What is the age rating for Bergen Bridge? Bergen Bridge has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for young children and older players alike. ### How often is Bergen Bridge updated? The app was last updated on May 7, 2025, with version 3.3. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements. ### What devices does Bergen Bridge support? Bergen Bridge is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem. ### What are the in-app purchases for Bergen Bridge? While the app is free to download, it offers in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the description. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4 — 2026-06-13 Minor updates ### 3.3 — 2025-05-07 Updated to latest iOS version ### 3.2 — 2024-08-27 Two subjects are added: - Bid with Bergen - Everything about ... (Opening lead, Finesse, Defense, Signal and Discard, Declaring NoTrump contracts, Declaring Trump contracts, Endplay and Squeeze) ### 3.1 — 2021-08-15 Screen orientation has been changed ### 3.0 — 2021-07-09 Improved visualization of the text ## Apps similar to Bergen Bridge | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Shark Bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-bridge/id1532936026) | 4.6 (1,080) | Free | Games | | [Bridge Mentor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-mentor/id1475410652) | 4.4 (647) | Free | Games | | [Tongits Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tongits-plus/id1349102300) | 3.7 (242) | Free | Games | | [Bridge Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-classic/id1152969968) | 1.7 (3) | Free | Games | | [Battle - card game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-card-game/id1470941800) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Please Don't Ask](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/please-dont-ask/id1479588080) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Marcel Hofstede - [Bidding Skills](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidding-skills/id1041896893) - [Robson Bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robson-bridge/id1083001247) - [Bid with Bergen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-with-bergen/id1222438386) All apps by Marcel Hofstede: https://appshunter.io/developer/845130681 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-23.*