# Ephod™ — Real-time strategy card game

> Real-time strategy card game with resource management and competitive play. (iPhone/iPad app by Jinhyeok Jeong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephod/id1633480108 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jinhyeok Jeong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499612601)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,003 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 212 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephod/id1633480108/reviews.md

## What is Ephod™?

Ephod™ is a real-time strategy card game where you collect gems, purchase cards, and outsmart opponents to score points. Manage your resources wisely and be the first to reach the target score.

◆ Key Features ◆
• Real-Time Matches – Compete with players worldwide in strategic battles
• Season Ranks – Earn points, climb the ladder, and prove your skills each season
• Leaderboards – Compare global and friend rankings
• Multiple Modes – Ranked, Quick Match, Private, and Custom games
• Friends & Likes – Connect with players you’ve met and show appreciation
• Customization – Personalize your character and game themes

Download now and prove your skills among players from all around the world!

## Key features

- Real-time matches
- Seasonal ranks and leaderboards
- Multiple game modes
- Connect with friends
- Character and theme customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 6,600 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 11,500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stocking Pass | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ephod™?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great implementation of Splendor
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Faithful recreation of the board game
- 🎨 Excellent visual design
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Excessive need to update the app
- 🕰️ Freezing and turn skipping issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and coins
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and disconnections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Blank screens and loading issues
- Incorrect scoring and noble card distribution
- Account login and progress loss problems
- Unresponsive controls and buttons
- Crashes and force-quits during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- Ability to customize game settings (e.g., points target)
- Replay/review functionality
- Improved matchmaking and ranked system
- Support for more players in private games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 176)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ephod/id1633480108/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2026-08-15, version 22.0.0*

You’d think that a bootleg version of Splendor would be free to play since this is technically copyright infringement. However, you cannot play a game without watching an ad. Terrible. Also, the Ai characters in this game are so ugly and annoying.

### 4/5 — 카드 가져오기가 안 떠요

*2026-08-11*

게임 재밌게 잘 하고 있습니다. 제가 너무 좋아하는 게임인데요, 최근 빈번하게 게임 진행 도중 카드 가져오기, 찜하기 버튼 어떤 것도 안 뜨고 게임이 진행됩니다. 저는 누를 게 없으니 턴이 그냥 넘어가고, 강퇴 당하고, 패널티를 받고, 게임은 지고, 돈은 잃어요. 
이런 경우가 몇 번째인지 모를 만큼 너무 많습니다. 대체 왜 이러는 건가요.
캡쳐도 해놨습니다. 
잘하고 있다가 이러면 정말 스트레스입니다. 몇 번이나 피드백 보냈는데 제발 해결 좀 해주세요.

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2026-08-05, version 21.1.0*

Really amazing game very fun! So happy

### 1/5 — ランクマがゴミ

*2026-08-04*

ランクマッチのマッチングが非常に不公平。昇格戦で3つ上のランクの人に当たりました(自分がシルバーで相手がプラチナ)。勝てるわけない笑
あとこんなに広告が長いアプリは初めてです…。右上に時間表示される広告があるのですが、当たり前のように2分を超えていて驚きます。広告が長すぎて普通に不快。
そんなに長い広告のアプリなんて使おうとも思わないので、広告方法を変えた方が良いと思いますよ笑

**Developer response:** ご意見をいただきありがとうございます。広告の長さについてご不便をおかけし、大変申し訳ございません。現在、広告体験の改善に取り組んでおります。貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。

### 5/5 — めちゃくちゃ面白い!!

*2026-08-01*

ボードゲームから来ました！
めちゃめちゃに凝ってて、ずっとやってしまうゲームです🎮
特に民度が悪そうでもなく落ち着いて楽しめます💭
秒数が短いのがだいぶ焦りますが、自分で部屋立てたりプライベートで立ててもらえば秒数変更できて良きです🫶

けど1ゲーム終わる度に広告あるの萎えます！勝った時は広告見たっていいんやけど、負けた時くらいは広告無しとかにしてほしいです😡次のゲーム早くしたい!!

広告ガチで改善してくれること願ってます🥹

### 1/5 — Ads

*2026-07-29, version 21.1.0*

Game is broken, can’t exit ads to play the game :(

### 5/5 — …

*2026-06-28*

Meilleur jeu de société  splendor

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-06-28, version 20.0.3*

Awful ad-spam, you’ll spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game

### 2/5 — No time

*2026-06-06, version 19.0.3*

I like this game, but recently the timer has gone down to 3 seconds to make a move.  Not sure if this is a glitch or not.  It makes the game very frustrating.

### 5/5 — 건의

*2026-05-29*

결제도 하고 재미있게하고 있습니다! 다만 매칭인원을 정할 수 있었으면 좋겠어요 .. 빠른대전 하고 싶어서 2인대전 선호하는데 3인 매칭되면 나가기 누르기까지 텀이 너무 짧아서 3인매칭되면 나가기 눌러서 코인소모되는 게 좀 아쉽습니다 ㅠㅠ  그리고 의사 표현에 빨리하라는 이모티콘도 추가해주심 좋을거같습니다!

## Frequently asked questions about Ephod™

### What is Ephod™?

Ephod™ is a real-time strategy card game where players collect gems, purchase cards, and compete to score points. The objective is to be the first to reach a predetermined target score by managing resources and outsmarting opponents.

### What are the key features of Ephod™?

Key features include real-time matches against players worldwide, seasonal ranks to climb, global and friend leaderboards, multiple game modes (Ranked, Quick Match, Private, Custom), social features like connecting with friends and giving likes, and customization options for characters and game themes.

### How does Ephod™ make money?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means players can buy items or currency within the game to enhance their experience, though it is not required to play.

### Can I play Ephod™ with friends?

Yes, Ephod™ allows you to connect with players you meet and add them as friends. You can also play in private or custom game modes, which can be used to set up matches specifically with your friends.

### What kind of game modes are available?

Ephod™ offers a variety of game modes to suit different playstyles. These include Ranked matches for competitive play, Quick Match for faster games, Private games for specific challenges, and Custom games that allow for personalized settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 23.0.0 — 2026-08-31

This update opens the 2v2 Duo Mode beta.

- Added the 2v2 Duo Mode beta, where two players team up against another team.
- The team with a player who reaches the goal score wins - if both teams do, the higher team total wins.
- Play Duo Mode and leave a review to earn event rewards.

### 22.0.0 — 2026-08-06

This update adds daily first-win rewards and season titles to ranked play.

- Your first ranked win each day now grants bonus season points.
- Players who ended last season in Grand Master receive a title.

### 21.1.0 — 2026-07-23

An update that improves the "Dawn of Restoration" journey mission system and overall stability.

### 21.0.2 — 2026-07-15

An update that adds the "Dawn of Restoration" journey and a welcome-back reward.

- Added the "Dawn of Restoration" journey. Open to both new and existing players — complete missions as you play to earn coins, avatars, an avatar frame, and a title.
- Also fixed an issue where the tutorial did not proceed correctly.

### 21.0.1 — 2026-07-14

An update that adds the "Dawn of Restoration" journey and a welcome-back reward.

- Added the "Dawn of Restoration" journey. Open to both new and existing players — complete missions as you play to earn coins, avatars, an avatar frame, and a title.
- Also fixed an issue where the tutorial did not proceed correctly.

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## Related topics

[ephod](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ephod) · [splendor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/splendor) · [splendor board game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/splendor-board-game)

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*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 2026-09-01.*