# Pinochle+ — Contains no advertising

> Ad-free digital implementation of the classic Pinochle card game. (iPhone/iPad app by fishdog.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinochle-plus/id339224754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,459 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2009-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinochle-plus/id339224754/reviews.md

## What is Pinochle+?

This is a no-ads, no-tracking, no-subscriptions version of the first and most popular pinochle app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Play single- or double-deck with configurable options including meld bids and shoot the moon. Pinochle Plus is updated frequently with user-suggested features and AI improvements. To try before you buy, see our free, ad-supported Pinochle app. If you prefer, our other pinochle app with no advertising, Pinochle Gold, has more card backs and tabletops to choose from, and adds support for several languages.

Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck of 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings and aces. The game consists of a repeating sequence of bidding (for the right to name the trump suit and optionally to pass cards), melding, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding various card combinations and by taking tricks.

In this version, one human player (South) plays with a computer partner (North) and two computer opponents (West and East).

BIDDING: Each player bids the number of points she thinks she can make with her hand. Player to the dealer's left is required to bid, and bidding proceeds to the left. Players who pass are out of the bidding for that hand. A typical high bid is 35 points (for 48 cards) or 60 (for 80 cards). High bidder names the trump suit for the hand and optionally exchanges cards with her partner.

MELDING: Players get points by showing various card combinations. A run (or straight) in the trump suit is worth 15 points. Aces in all four suits is 10 points. Pinochle (queen of spades and jack of diamonds) is 4 points, or 30 points for double pinochle (two of each).

TRICKS: Play begins with the high bidder, and proceeds around the table to the left, 4 cards per trick. Each trick has a winner, who gets 1 point per ace, ten or king.

SCORING: If the high bidder fails to make the bid (his team's total meld plus trick points is less than the bid), the bid amount is subtracted from the team score. Play continues until one team goes out.

## Key features

- No ads, tracking, or subscriptions
- Single- or double-deck play
- Configurable bidding options
- Meld and 'shoot the moon' scoring
- AI improvements
- User-suggested features

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Pinochle+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Well-designed app
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Close to a real pinochle game
- 🚀 Terrific game with beautiful design
- 👍 Lovely font
- 👍 Fun and relaxing to play
- 👍 Excellent program
- 👍 Great app with plenty of features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Partner plays poorly and makes bad decisions
- 🐛 Opponents seem to get better hands and meld
- 🐛 Bidding and meld calculations are inconsistent
- 🐛 Missing important rules like requiring 20 pointers to score
- 🐛 Partner passes good cards like aces and trumps
- 🐛 Frustrating when partner doesn't bid or play strategically
- 🐛 Ads are annoying even after purchasing ad-free version
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Partner passes good cards like aces and trumps
- Opponents seem to get better hands and meld
- Bidding and meld calculations are inconsistent
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Option to not pass cards
- Ability to bid in larger increments
- Show meld for all players at once
- Implement more realistic bidding and playing strategies
- Add online multiplayer mode
- Allow players to choose their partners
- Add option to require 20 pointers to score
- Improve card layout to avoid obscuring important information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinochle-plus/id339224754/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pinochle

*2026-07-30, version 26.0.4*

I love this game. Play it everyday!!!

### 5/5 — Leisure time fun!

*2026-05-01, version 26.0.4*

This game has many options and is so much fun to play!  For anyone who loves pinochle, this is your app!!

### 5/5 — Good pinochle app

*2025-12-26, version 26.0.4*

Auto turns on Game Center which I have set to be OFF every time I turn the game on. Also- in large print the trump suit icon is so large that it covers the card of the bid taker each play so I have to guess what they played. Needs to be fixed! Could be placed under the players name instead. I paid for no ads- Game Center turning on even when I went into settings to disable it is very frustrating.

### 2/5 — decent but flawed

*2025-11-02, version 26.0.4*

so many things to object. the north partner plays with no strategic sense—our pair can be less than 10 points from the win with a 100+ point lead and still make a reach bid. crazy. the bidding from partner is too fixated on trump marriages and especially on getting a double pinochle—i have missed 100 aces while partner passed a flyer on a double pinochle. also partner is too heavily disposed against bidding against the player. it feels like the north partner won’t bid to 33 even when holding a complete run in the hand. there’s more. game is decent as a whole but you will learn many bad habits playing this version.

### 4/5 — Missing Important Rule

*2025-09-28, version 26.0.3*

I’ve tried a lot of Pinochle apps and this is the best one by far. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is because it doesn’t have an option for the most basic role of Pinochle. Every Pinochle game I’ve ever played anywhere has required a team to get 20 pointers in order to score, whether you win the bid or not. This is an addition to the requirement to have 20 meld. This is not an option in this app. Without it, it’s nearly impossible to come back when you’re behind. Not to mention, this is a staple rule in Pinochle. Please add a button to require 20 pointers in order to score.

### 5/5 — Why

*2025-09-18, version 26.0.0*

Could have let the bar on top just had to add extra step

### 3/5 — Better than nothing

*2025-05-04, version 9.2.1*

The user interface is very good but the cards do not seem to be randomly dealt.

### 1/5 — Partner passes 9s!!!

*2024-10-14, version 9.0.1*

Every single time. Partner has a jack of diamonds or queen of spades, yet passes an ace and 3 9s. How hard is it to fix this. Come on!

### 4/5 — Well done, Fishdog!

*2024-10-03, version 9.0.1*

This game has plenty of options to play with many different styles of pinochle. I’m quite impressed with the work that went into it and the fun of playing.   I no longer willing to be a prisoner to the advertising in other games, and have deleted them all, happy to pay three or four dollars for the relaxation of a better game app.
I’m hoping that some point there will be a game that can be played online with live opponents, again without advertising.
I think those people will just love this game.

### 4/5 — Two suggestions

*2024-05-17, version 8.9.0*

Show meld for ALL players instead of showing meld one player at a time.

Reconsider meld bids. In my world, a jump of two points = a meld bid of 20, jump of three points shows a meld bid of 30, etc. In this app, apparently a jump bid just means *some* meld. Even just 10.

## Frequently asked questions about Pinochle+

### What is Pinochle+?

Pinochle+ is a digital version of the classic Pinochle card game designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It offers an ad-free, tracking-free, and subscription-free experience, allowing you to play single- or double-deck games with various configurable options.

### What are the key features of Pinochle+?

Key features include no advertising, no tracking, and no subscriptions. You can play with single- or double-deck configurations, customize bidding options, and utilize features like 'meld bids' and 'shoot the moon'. The app also receives frequent updates with user-suggested features and AI improvements.

### How much does Pinochle+ cost?

Pinochle+ is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements within this version. A free, ad-supported version is available to try before purchasing.

### What are the rules of Pinochle?

Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck. It involves bidding for the right to name the trump suit, melding card combinations for points, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding and taking tricks, with penalties for failing to meet bids.

### Who is Pinochle+ for?

This app is designed for fans of the Pinochle card game who are looking for a high-quality, uninterrupted digital experience. It's ideal for players who appreciate a clean interface and frequent updates based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0.4 — 2025-10-04

Fixes South's card positioning bug that could force table cards too high on phones in landscape mode, obscuring North's play.

### 26.0.3 — 2025-09-25

Improved support for latest OS and devices.

### 26.0.1 — 2025-09-18

Bug fixes.

### 26.0.0 — 2025-09-16

Adds support for latest OS versions and devices.

### 9.2.1 — 2025-01-12

Minor bug fixes.

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