# Bid with Bergen > Bridge bidding practice with expert feedback and analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Hofstede.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-with-bergen/id1222438386 (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: 2.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 40 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-05-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-with-bergen/id1222438386/reviews.md ## What is Bid with Bergen? “Bid with Bergen” is an innovative, instructive and convenient fun way for players of all levels to improve your bidding and partnership. It provides an opportunity to buy the InApp "Bid with Bergen (1)" which consists of 150 pairs of hands to bid with a partner and/or on your own and to get immediate expert feedback on how you did and suggestions on how you could do even better. No matter where you are or how much time you have, it is a perfect way to spend that time with your favorite game. You are welcome to use your own bidding methods. Regardless of the conventions you use, as always, the key to your success will be your bidding judgment. After you finish an auction, you will see a table with the possible contracts and the score for each contract (from 0 to 10). You will also see Marty’s suggested auction, and most importantly, his evaluation of the hands and recommendations on the best way to handle them. All your auctions and scores are saved and can be viewed later. When bidding with a partner, you should review the auction and objectively discuss it. You’ll be amazed as to how much this approach can improve your partnership. In fact, this is exactly what expert pairs do to improve their partnership. It is human nature to focus on your score and how well you did or didn’t do. Of course, for players who are interested in learning and improving, we strongly suggest that you always read the analysis and reflect as well. Good results are nice; but the bottom line is striving to be a better bidder. Whether originally bidding with or without a partner, it is recommended that you bid the hands again on your own months later. You will find that not only did you score better, but more importantly, you’ll feel a lot more confident in KNOWING how to proceed. The program does not need an internet connection. 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 - Expert bidding feedback - Partnership analysis - Immediate scoring - Save and review auctions - Offline play - Practice bidding hands ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bid with Bergen (1) | $6.99 | one-time | | Bid with Bergen (2) | $6.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-with-bergen/id1222438386/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Is a fraud *2024-03-10* Don’t buy it. It freezes I send a note to the producer an to Bergen and Dey don’t care. Moises Weinstock ### 1/5 — Game freezes *2024-01-11* The game consistently freezes after hitting start. One time I was able to make a purchase and now I have not been able to play it because of the freezing. ### 1/5 — Glitch in this app *2018-08-29, version 2.0* I am in round 2 and after bidding, it brings up totally different hands which have nothing to do with the hands you just bid on. Please fix this. It has brought up this same hand 3 times now. A waste of $7 if this is not fixed. ## Frequently asked questions about Bid with Bergen ### What is Bid with Bergen? Bid with Bergen is a game designed to help players of all levels improve their bidding and partnership skills in bridge. It offers immediate expert feedback and suggestions on how to bid hands more effectively. ### Can I play Bid with Bergen offline? Yes, the program does not need an internet connection, making it perfect for playing anytime, anywhere. ### What kind of feedback does Bid with Bergen provide? After bidding a hand, you'll see Marty's suggested auction, his evaluation of the hands, and recommendations on the best way to handle them. All your auctions and scores are saved for later review. ### How does Bid with Bergen help improve partnerships? By bidding hands with a partner and then reviewing the auction together, you can objectively discuss your bidding. This process is designed to significantly improve partnership communication and understanding. ### Is there a cost to use Bid with Bergen? The app is free to download and use. There is an optional in-app purchase available called "Bid with Bergen (1)" which includes 150 pairs of hands for practice. ### Who is Marty Bergen? Marty Bergen is a renowned U.S. bridge teacher, player, and author. He is a ten-time national champion and has been voted one of the 22 most influential people in bridge history. ### What devices does Bid with Bergen support? Bid with Bergen is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Bid with Bergen updated? The latest version is 2.1, which was last updated on September 1, 2019. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1 — 2019-09-01 Some minor adjustments ### 2.0 — 2017-06-09 Bid with Bergen part 2 added. ### 1.2 — 2017-05-30 Solved issue: the option bidding with partner didn't work correctly. ### 1.1 — 2017-05-20 Convention card added ### 1.0 — 2017-05-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Bid with Bergen | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kachuful Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kachuful-card-game/id1580540560) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Games | | [Shark Bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-bridge/id1532936026) | 4.6 (1,080) | Free | Games | | [Omar Sharif Bridge Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omar-sharif-bridge-card-game/id304878580) | 4.5 (841) | $7.99 | Games | | [KO Bridge 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-bridge-2/id1220022856) | — | Free | Games | | [BJ Bridge Beginner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bj-bridge-beginner/id1170802767) | 4.2 (24) | Free | Games | | [bid72](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid72/id1438725214) | 2.7 (15) | 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) - [Bergen Bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bergen-bridge/id1179383390) 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/). 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