# Play Swipe — Scan cards, sync scores live

> Voice-guided card game scoring with real-time sync and camera-based input. (iPhone/iPad app by Ben Zierten.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-swipe/id6765589276 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ben Zierten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896002187)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-swipe/id6765589276/reviews.md

## What is Play Swipe?

Play Swipe is the cleanest way to score the card game Swipe with friends and family. No paper, no calculator, no arguments — just play.

WHAT IT DOES
• Real-time score sync across phones — your scores appear instantly on everyone else's screen
• Scan your hand with your camera — the app reads your cards and calculates your score automatically
• Perfect 20 bonus tracked automatically (–5 each time)
• Race to 100 (or whatever target you set) with a live leaderboard
• Tap any past round to edit a score if you fat-fingered it
• 2 to 4 players per game, host invites by code

WHY IT'S BETTER THAN PAPER
• Everyone sees the same scores at the same time
• No one has to be the scorekeeper
• Past rounds are never lost
• Math is automatic — no more "wait, what did I score in round 3?"

PRIVACY
We don't sell your data. We don't share your scores. Your account info stays between you and us.

GETTING STARTED
1. Sign in with Apple
2. Tap "New Game", invite friends with the 4-letter code
3. Each player joins on their phone
4. Play your hand, scan or tap in your score, hit End Round
5. First to the target wins

Built by card players, for card players. Questions or feature requests, email support@playswipe.app.

## Key features

- Real-time score synchronization
- Camera-based score scanning
- Automatic bonus tracking
- Live leaderboard
- Editable past scores
- Host invites by code


## Frequently asked questions about Play Swipe

### How does Play Swipe help keep score?

Play Swipe allows players to sync scores in real-time across devices. You can also scan your hand with your camera, and the app will automatically calculate your score, including bonuses.

### Can I edit a score in Play Swipe if I make a mistake?

Yes, Play Swipe allows you to tap any past round to edit a score if you accidentally entered it incorrectly. This ensures your game's history is always accurate.

### How many players can use Play Swipe?

Play Swipe supports games with 2 to 4 players. You can host invites by generating a unique 4-letter code that friends can use to join your game.

### Does Play Swipe work offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. Real-time score sync suggests an internet connection is likely required for all players to see live updates.

### What is the target score in Play Swipe?

You can set your own target score, with a default option of racing to 100. The app includes a live leaderboard to track progress towards this goal.

### Does Play Swipe have ads?

No, Play Swipe does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to users.

### What devices does Play Swipe support?

Play Swipe is currently supported on iPhones. The latest version available is 1.0.7, updated on July 3, 2026.

### How is Play Swipe different from using paper to score?

Play Swipe eliminates the need for paper and calculators, ensuring everyone sees the same scores simultaneously. It also automates math, tracks past rounds, and prevents scorekeeping disputes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-09-08

• Play the card game itself online — deal, draw, play and swipe cards on a live table with friends or AI players, not just the score sheet.
• Play With Friends or Join Lobby: open an online table, share the PIN or an invite link, and friends land straight in your lobby even if they sign in first.
• Hosts can add or remove AI players, so a table is never short of a seat.
• Nudge a slow player from the waiting bar; they get a notification and a ping in the app.
• An opening ceremony each round — spin the wheel or pick a card to see who starts, with ties re-flipped by your own pick.
• Play cards by tapping, double-tapping or dragging them to the pile. A clear YOUR TURN cue, sound cues and a SWIPE! flash keep the table readable.
• The pile sits clear of your cards, opponents' hands and table cards are easy to read, and the round number shows above the draw wheel.
• When a match ends: a final-score recap with a celebration, and a proper concede dialog for bigger tables.
• Score sheet: add or remove players mid-game, and follow the score from your Lock Screen with Live Activities.
• Tap the badge cluster on the home screen to read any badge in full.
• A gentle reminder when a newer version is on the App Store.
• Many fixes for cards jumping back, sticking or showing the wrong face after a play.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-12

• Fun new celebrations — win a game or unlock a badge and enjoy a playful celebration moment.
• More reliable multiplayer scoring — fixed score-sync when a phone reconnects or wakes from sleep, so every player stays on the correct round.
• Stability and polish.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-10

• Redesigned in-game scoreboard — cleaner layout, a leader crown, and quick access to your profile without leaving the game.
• Fixed a phantom Round 0 screen when starting a game with a guest.
• Fixed multiplayer round-end so ending a round advances everyone together.
• Your rank and badges now always show on the home screen.
• Plus fixes and polish throughout.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-09

• Fixed a scoring bug where a game's total could sometimes display an incorrect number.
• New: your rank badge now appears right on the home screen.
• Performance and stability improvements.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-07

Smoother game nights:
• Target score now saves correctly when you set it
• Score rows display properly, no more blank rows
• Tap the join QR code for a fullscreen view, easier for friends to scan and join

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