# Canasta Gold

> Classic Canasta card game with adjustable rules and AI opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Intent Software GmbH & Co. KG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-gold/id341540567 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Intent Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/325368457)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 253 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2009-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-gold/id341540567/reviews.md

## What is Canasta Gold?

Canasta is one of the great classics among card games. 

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned Canasta player or giving it a go for the first time: If you like card games, you’ll love Canasta!

Our Canasta app follows the classic rules of the game and offers additional settings. You can play alone or in a team against one or two strong opponents.

With Canasta for the iPhone & iPad, you no longer have to find someone to play with and you have the chance to refine your Canasta strategy anywhere and anytime.

-programmable player ability
-classic rules (adjustable)
-“2 against 2” or “4 against 4”
-original Altenburg playing cards

Canasta is the perfect game for anyone who enjoys playing rummy, MauMau, Phase 10™ or UNO™!

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## Key features

- Play solo or in teams
- Adjustable classic rules
- Programmable player ability
- Original Altenburg playing cards
- Play anywhere, anytime

## What do users think of Canasta Gold?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes when picking up large piles
- 👎 Incompetent partner AI
- 👎 Inaccurate scoring
- 👎 Inability to prevent partner from going out
- 👎 Lack of difficulty options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when picking up large discard piles
- Inconsistent behavior when picking up the discard pile
- Incorrect point calculations at the end of hands

**Most requested features**

- Option to play with real people
- Ability to save and resume games
- More detailed scoring breakdown
- Landscape mode support
- Customizable rules and settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 253)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-gold/id341540567/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2025-08-26, version 2.3.3*

Solid 5 for playability , one of the best Canasta games I’ve played on the iPhone

### 4/5 — Seems like all the reviews are ages old

*2025-06-11*

I would think there would be some newer reviews.  If what’s here are 12 and 13 years old, I’m sure improvements have been made.  I play this game against the computer.  I would like to see a better partner.  Since you cannot make a wild card canasta, you have no choice but to make dirty canasta’s, which results in fewer points.  Being able to pick up the discard pile if you have the cards on the table is not conducive to competitive play.  I can add more, but the bottom line is that I play every day and enjoy the game.

### 3/5 — Dosen’t Let you finish game

*2025-03-22*

When you pick up a lot of cards it will not let you play them out into books. Game will just stick and go no further, also sometimes person playing against does not put card out.

### 3/5 — Canasta improvements needed

*2024-06-22*

My partner has the meld but throws jokers away which is wrong. Keep improving it.

### 5/5 — Lots of fun

*2024-02-24, version 2.3.3*

Great way to relax

### 4/5 — Good game, graphics need an update

*2024-01-19*

I have really enjoyed this game. Just upgraded to an iPhone 15 on iOS 17 and the game is now slightly blurry. This is the first time that has happened.

### 2/5 — I watch my partner give away points!

*2023-03-15*

I hate it when the last 5-7 cards that my partner discards are laying down waiting for canasta to be completed, and she gives them all away. She could’ve gone out with some of those trailing cards.

### 1/5 — Won every game

*2023-02-16, version 2.3.3*

Fun at first boring now as I win every game

### 3/5 — Love to play, BUT…

*2022-08-26, version 2.3.3*

Partner every two or three games seems to be playing against me and for the other side. Just when we seem to be ready to make a canasta, he discards the needed card. At the end of almost every hand, he holds on to so many cards (most of which he discards are down in front of me. It’s easy to tell that this game is programmed for me to lose about every third or fourth game. That’s no fun.

### 1/5 — Canasta

*2022-08-26*

I haven't ever played this game like my partner has!!!!!! She doesn't know how to play the game!!! Keeps her cards as long as she can! Then the other two players go out! Like I said this game is hopeless because the  writer is always right!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Canasta Gold

### What is Canasta Gold?

Canasta Gold is a mobile application that allows you to play the classic card game Canasta. It follows traditional rules but offers adjustable settings and the ability to play against AI opponents.

### How do I play Canasta Gold?

You can play Canasta Gold alone against one or two strong AI opponents, or in teams of two against two or four against four. The app uses classic rules which can also be adjusted to your preference.

### Is Canasta Gold free to play?

Yes, Canasta Gold is a free application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What are the key features of Canasta Gold?

Key features include the ability to play solo or in teams, programmable player ability for adjustable difficulty, classic rules that can be modified, and the use of original Altenburg playing cards.

### Who is Canasta Gold suitable for?

Canasta Gold is perfect for anyone who enjoys card games like rummy, MauMau, Phase 10, or UNO, and is looking for a way to play Canasta on their iPhone or iPad.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.3 — 2016-09-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugfixes

### 2.3.1 — 2015-10-23

small bug fix in "Settings"

### 2.3 — 2014-03-10

iOS7

### 2.2 — 2013-11-26

iOS5 Bugfix

### 2.1 — 2013-11-15

- Improved menu navigation
- Adaptations in the settings menu
- Small bugs fixed
- New language version (Turkish)

## More apps by Intent Software GmbH & Co. KG

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All apps by Intent Software GmbH & Co. KG: https://appshunter.io/developer/325368457

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