# iPlayingCards (Lite) — A card deck for any card game

> Virtual card deck for playing physical card games on multiple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Kramer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayingcards-lite/id393472221 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Casino
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayingcards-lite/id393472221/reviews.md

## What is iPlayingCards (Lite)?

iPlayingCards (Lite) Version 3.4
 – A 'virtual' deck of cards for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.  (NOTE: Use this App to play card games with other people - just like a 'real' deck; but it is NOT a 'game-playing' program.)  Play cards on one or multiple devices (using Game Center, Local WiFi or Bluetooth - Bluetooth works on airplanes).  Cards move with the touch of a finger.  When playing with a shared device, use four hidden hands – a hand become visible only when the device is tilted on its side facing that direction.  When playing with multiple devices, each device can display a different hand.  Many features – shuffling, dealing, cutting, flipping, sorting, etc..  Eight classic decks for playing games such as Poker, Sixty-Six, Piquet, Belote, Jass, Durak, Scopa, Mus, Five Hundred, Pinochle, Bezique or Canasta.  Fast set-up of 21 different games (including those and Black Jack, Bridge, Crazy Eights, Gin, Go Fish, Hearts, Oh Hell!, Rummy and War). 

In this Lite Version, the deck can be automatically shuffled into only six predetermined random decks.  An In-App Purchase upgrade, available for a small fee from the iTunes App Store, has unlimited random shuffling.  (Manual rearranging of the cards in this Lite Version is possible for those unable to purchase the full version.) 

Many features:

Connect multiple iPhones, iPads or iPod touches together using Game Center (anywhere on Earth) or Local WiFi or Bluetooth (within 30 feet).  

Move cards and piles anywhere on the screen/table
-    move a card with one-touch moves
-    flip a card with a tap
-    rotate a card with a two-tap move
-    move a card lower in the deck with a reverse-tap
-    move and spread piles with two-touch moves
-    rotate and flip piles with a double tap

Four hidden hands
-    each hand becomes visible when device is tilted onto a side
-    only the person on that side can see that hand
-    sort hands by suits/rank, right/left, SHDC/SHCD, ace high/low, 
-    show the number of cards in each hidden hand
-    limit the hands that other connected devices can show

The deck
-    adjust the size of the cards on the table from small to big
-    adjust the size of the cards in each hand separately
-    add 1 or 2 Jokers
-    pick any photo from your Photo Album for the back of the cards
-    9 classic decks - 24, 32, 36, 40, 43, 48, 64 or 104 cards

Automatic dealing
-    deal to 1, 2, 3 or 4 players or to an adjacent pile
-    deal from 1 to 13 cards to 1-4 players, or 26 to 2 players
-    deal face up or face down
-    deal cascaded or stacked
-    advance the dealer on each shuffle

Quick set-up of the deck, the deal and the hands for 21 different games

Animated random shuffling (see Lite Version limitation above)

Animated cut card feature

Drawing region on screens to write notes

Please contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions.     ContactUs@iPlayingCardsApp.com


Screen shots shown below:

1)Crazy 8’s - tilted to face player West - West is playing a King and changing the suit to Diamonds.  South holds 12 cards.
2)Bridge – South bid 5 Diamonds, West played the Ace of Spades, North is Dummy and South is now playing the 8 of Spades.  South will make 5 Diamonds if the King of Hearts finesse is on.  
3)Texas hold ‘em tilted to face player South – pair of Kings awaiting the river card.
4)Same Texas hold ‘em but on second, Bluetooth-connected device tilted to face player East – two pair awaiting the river card.  Card backing from second device's Photo Album.
5)Klondike Solitaire – the deal function is set to three cards to an adjacent pile, face up, cascaded.

## Key features

- Virtual card deck
- Multi-device play (Game Center, WiFi, Bluetooth)
- Hidden hands with device tilting
- Shuffling, dealing, cutting, flipping
- Customizable card backs
- Quick game setup for 21 games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade that allows unlimited random shuffling | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayingcards-lite/id393472221/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works well with iOS8

*2020-04-14*

Everything works for me. You need to understand how to adjust the settings which are complicated  - because there are so many features. Great app.  Play any card game you want.  It’s a lot of fun playing cards anywhere on multiple devices either through Game Center (and with your Mom in Florida) or through WiFi. I have connected 4 devices together once I figured out the settings.

### 1/5 — Total waste of time

*2020-04-14*

The five star reviews must be from the developer, this was a waste of about 2 hours trying to figure out how to hide the opponents cards, good idea but doesn’t work

**Developer response:** To hide cards, tilt the device and slip the card under the black translucent bar.  Use 'Contact us' for any other questions.

### 1/5 — Very frustrating

*2018-01-18*

The app will crashed and had difficulty with two players. No matter what settings we selected the app kept reverting to default settings when tried to play. Don't waste your time.

### 1/5 — Too Bad

*2016-12-18, version 3.2*

Keeps crashing. Looks like not updated. If I knew the paid app was stable I would for sure purchase, and tell all my friends. Great idea!!

### 5/5 — Great card App

*2016-08-07*

I downloaded this App, to see if it would do what I was after.... to be able to turn over a card at a time off a deck of playing cards (without the need for the pack!!)

It looked as if it would allow this but I could not see how.  So, I emailed the author for help.

He replied, very quickly, showing me how to configure it.... Hey Presto, it now does just what I am after and I am using it for a couple of different games with the kids, great!!

So, top marks for the App - and 6 out of 5 for the really great help & support.

### 5/5 — Connects multiple devices

*2015-11-25*

This is ‘simply’ a deck of cards - but when multiple devices are connected together it advances any card game to a new level.  It shuffles and deals and then lets you move the cards around the table or into your hand.  It’s better than a real deck because you can play long distance using the Game Center or anywhere in the room using bluetooth.  There is also a tilt mode that is ok.

### 4/5 — Grate

*2015-06-06*

Grate app. Deleted it because it was old.
Really good. Problem is that the app will never know what game your playing like war and stuff. Still great. Also a joke from the directions symbol, 
Looks like something from Apple maps. I played ugly games like baby rpggggggggg and stuff like that

### 5/5 — Delightful!

*2015-05-04*

I love this app because it allows me to play patience cards games without the need for real cards and space to accommodate them, which is not always convenient. It is that much closer to actually handling playing cards than the usual card simulations where the software does it all for you. The controls take a bit of getting used to but, with some practice, they don't really present a problem. Also, I would have thought that this app would be handy when you are trying to learn a new card game and need a deck of cards to follow the text from a book and the need to randomly move cards about (something you cannot normally do with dedicated card apps). Very useful also when you are on the move, perhaps in a train, and have your iPad with you and feel like playing a patience game to kill time (saves having to download another app). I cannot comment on online play since I have not used that facility yet, however, for my purposes at least, it is a very clever and useful bit of software. I highly recommend this app.

### 4/5 — Almost a Five...

*2014-08-24, version 3.1*

It would be a five if there were a chip counter or something of the sort and maybe adding a few card designs wouldn't hurt.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2014-01-01*

What an absolutely rubbish app. Slow, not at all user friendly, cant even play a game. Terrible terrible terrible

## Frequently asked questions about iPlayingCards (Lite)

### What is iPlayingCards (Lite)?

iPlayingCards (Lite) is a virtual deck of cards designed for use with physical card games. It allows you to manage the deck, shuffle, deal, and even simulate hidden hands on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It is not a game-playing program itself but a tool to facilitate playing with others.

### How can I play card games with others using this app?

You can play with others on a single shared device or across multiple devices. For multi-device play, you can connect using Game Center (globally), Local WiFi, or Bluetooth (within a limited range). Cards are moved with touch gestures, and hidden hands can be revealed by tilting the device.

### What are the limitations of the Lite version?

In the Lite version, the deck can only be shuffled into six predetermined random decks. To unlock unlimited random shuffling, an in-app purchase upgrade is available. However, manual rearranging of cards is still possible in the Lite version.

### What card games can I set up with this app?

The app offers quick setup for 21 different games, including classics like Poker, Sixty-Six, Piquet, Belote, Jass, Durak, Scopa, Mus, Five Hundred, Pinochle, Bezique, Canasta, Black Jack, Bridge, Crazy Eights, Gin, Go Fish, Hearts, Oh Hell!, Rummy, and War.

### Is this app compatible with all iOS devices?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Specific compatibility details, such as supported iOS versions, would typically be found on the app's store page. It supports connections via Game Center, Local WiFi, and Bluetooth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2020-03-31

Fixed bug in Voice Chat feature and corresponding issue with connecting to other devices over WiFi and Game Center

### 3.3 — 2019-05-20

Bug fix

### 3.2 — 2016-08-22

Upgraded the Bluetooth and Local WiFi system for connecting multiple devices.

### 3.1 — 2014-04-17

Better handling of tilt to control exposing NSEW hands.
Bug fix relating to 'Deal'

### 3.0 — 2014-01-16

Note pad/score pad on iPads and iPhone5.

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