# iScopa — Traditional Cards Game

> Digital adaptation of the traditional Italian card game Scopa with customizable rules and multiplayer options. (iPhone/iPad app by doclouisjones.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscopa/id298764315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [doclouisjones.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/298764319)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 198 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2008-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscopa/id298764315/reviews.md

## What is iScopa?

"Scopa" is one of the most famous traditional Italian card games.
It has been played for centuries, and there must be a reason for that! ;)
Try it. You'll easily learn how to play and you will not stop anymore.

"...iScopa on iPhone: the HighTech meets the tradition of the Italian playing card games..."


FEATURES:
 - Play against a challenging Artificial Intelligence
 - Play with friends or random players over the Internet
 - Play with a friend over Bluetooth or wireless network
 - Play with a friend on your own device

 - Four difficulty levels
 - Several game variants and full customisation of any rule: scope, cards, golden cards, sette-bello, re-bello, prime, napula, berola, maratona, napoleone, asso piglia tutto, scopa d'assi, sbarazzino, declarations (cucite/accuse)
 - Score: 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, and losing mode (loose to win!)

 - 15 high definition Italian regional traditional card sets authorised MODIANO s.r.l. (including poker decks)
 - Interchangeable backgrounds
 - Statistics
 - Achievements

 - Original music by Italian artist Luca Francioso (www.lucafrancioso.com)

For any comments, questions or feedback, write to info@iscopa.com

## Key features

- Online multiplayer
- Play against device
- Local multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
- Customizable rules
- Multiple scoring options
- HD Italian card decks
- Statistics and achievements

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

## What do users think of iScopa?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Faithful implementation of classic Italian card game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual design
- ⚙️ Highly customizable rules and settings
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 📊 Includes statistics and match tracking
- 🏆 Multiple difficulty levels available
- 💬 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 🎭 Multiple regional card deck options
- ⚡ Fast-paced and quick games
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponent
- 📱 Works well on iOS devices
- 🎯 Intuitive touch interface

**Cons**

- 🎲 AI appears rigged or unfairly difficult
- 🔇 Sound issues and missing audio
- 🎮 Gameplay feels predetermined at times
- 💰 Price point considered high by some
- 🐛 Crashes and freezing issues
- 🎨 Double-tap background change is annoying
- 📱 Screen orientation limitations
- 🎯 Card selection sometimes unresponsive
- 🔄 Unstable multiplayer/Bluetooth connectivity
- 🎴 Limited deck options in recent updates
- 🎮 Hints/highlights remove learning challenge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing settings
- Sound completely disabled after updates
- Game crashes after startup on certain devices
- iPhone 12 compatibility issues
- Card selection focus returns to table unexpectedly
- Game overlay screen issues
- Freezing and booting out mid-game
- Multiplayer freezing and crashing
- Achievements not progressing properly
- Display shows 'You Lose' when player wins
- Duplicate cards appearing in deck

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer functionality
- Ability to save games in progress
- Player ranking system
- In-game instructions and tutorials
- Briscola and other Italian card games
- Background change via settings menu
- Ability to play own music while using app
- Random card generator instead of preset packs
- Running score display during gameplay
- Scopa count display during game
- Reconnect option for disconnected multiplayer
- Lower price point
- Screen orientation toggle option
- Better card readability for regional decks
- Larger font for score numbers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 198)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscopa/id298764315/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fast Game Play

*2026-08-15*

Great graphics and fast game play.

### 5/5 — Where is the Libyan version

*2026-06-20*

I wrote in many years ago to request a Libyan version

### 1/5 — Scopa

*2026-05-03, version 10.4*

Bara molto

### 5/5 — Non c’è di meglio

*2026-03-28, version 10.4*

Questo gioco di carte non è mai mancato su ogni iPhone che ho avuto. È l’unico fatto bene e non a scopo di lucro. Ci giocai per la prima volta su iPhone 3G. Oggi su iPhone 16. Questa app è immortale. Le musiche non potevano essere meglio di queste. Azzeccate al 100%. Complimenti ai o al sviluppatore e al compositore.

### 3/5 — This game feels rigged

*2026-03-25*

I’ve played a number other Scopa apps and have a 50 to 60% win ratio on average, but with this one you can go on streaks where you will lose many games in a row, then it will throw you a bone and give you an easy win.

### 5/5 — Stimolante

*2026-03-12, version 10.4*

Gioco da tanti anni, ormai, ogni partita è una sfida!

### 5/5 — Il migliore

*2026-03-11, version 10.4*

Lo uso da anni anni e anni e uno spettacolo la colonna sonora di grandioso poi un sogno.

### 4/5 — Buona, ma con qualche bug

*2026-03-06, version 10.4*

Buona applicazione forse la migliore nel suo campo
Ultimamente però ho notato con dispiacere un malfunzionamento, ossia se ci sono due carte uguali ad esempio due sei oppure due otto alcune volte anziché dare l’opzione su quale carta scegliere improvvisamente prende di botto tutte e due le carte
é una anomalia da correggere 
iPhone SE di terza generazione non aggiornato volutamente a iOS 26 ma rimasto a iOS 18.7.1

### 4/5 — Good but no sounds

*2026-01-16*

A decent one player game version, although I haven’t worked out how to change difficulty and I have no sound even though it’s switched on in options. Also a way to close the app other than swiping up would be a good addition :)

### 5/5 — Fluida, stabile

*2025-12-29, version 10.4*

Fluida, stabile, reattiva, grafica morbida. Consiglio vivamente questa app.

## Frequently asked questions about iScopa

### What is iScopa?

iScopa is a digital adaptation of the traditional Italian card game known as Scopa. It allows you to play this classic game on your device with various opponents and customizable rules.

### How can I play iScopa?

You can play iScopa in several ways: against other players over the internet, against your device's AI, with a friend on the same device, or with a friend via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

### Does iScopa offer different rule variations?

Yes, iScopa supports a wide range of custom and optional rules covering almost all Scopa variations, including specific card rules, scoring methods like 11, 21, 31, and even a 'loosing mode'.

### What kind of card decks are available?

The app features 15 high-definition Italian regional traditional card sets from MODIANO s.r.l., which also include poker decks. You can also interchange the backgrounds for a personalized experience.

### Is iScopa free to play?

Based on the provided information, iScopa is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.6 — 2026-08-19

- new end-of-game screen: see how the game was won or lost
- your best score of the day and of the week
- achievements panel now has tabs
- fixed crashes during the deal
- multiplayer and nearby game fixes

### 11.5 — 2026-07-04

- bug fix
- fix nearby game
- improvements to leaderboard and achievements
- fix to multiplayer

### 11.4 — 2026-06-27

- bug fix
- Achievements now stored remotely 
- improve friends notifications and handling
- fix stats reset button

### 11.3 — 2026-06-17

- bug fix

### 11.2 — 2026-06-16

- bug fix

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