# Polar Pounce: Nertz Card Game — Nerts • Multiplayer Solitaire

> Real-time competitive solitaire card game for mobile with multiplayer and solo modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Peterson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar-pounce-nertz-card-game/id6758597402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Peterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804637011)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 179 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar-pounce-nertz-card-game/id6758597402/reviews.md

## What is Polar Pounce?

Pounce is a fast paced real time competitive solitaire card game for iPhone and iPad. Race to empty your Pounce Pile before your opponents in quick matches that are easy to learn and hard to put down. If you've played Dutch Blitz, Nerts, Peanuts, or Racing Demon — this is the mobile version you've been waiting for.

If you enjoy solitaire, speed card games, or classic tabletop games like Nerts, Pounce brings that same frantic race to mobile with polished visuals, online multiplayer, and solo play against bots.

• Real time multiplayer with Quick Match, Game Center invites, and private room codes
• Solo play against bots with multiple difficulty levels
• Offline solo play so you can jump into a game anytime
• Fast 2 to 5 minute matches built for pick up and play sessions
• Daily challenges, streak rewards, and leaderboards
• Unlockable card backs, custom table themes, and music tracks
• Fair multiplayer with power ups limited to solo play only
• Optional rewarded ads and one time upgrade options that remove ads

To win, empty your Pounce Pile before anyone else. Play cards onto the shared Foundation by starting with 1 and stacking up to 14 in the same color. Everyone plays at once, so speed, focus, and fast decisions matter.

Pounce is family friendly, easy to learn, and fun for both casual card players and competitive players who love fast matches and replayable gameplay.
Whether you call it Pounce, Nerts, Peanuts, or Racing Demon, this is a fast modern way to enjoy the classic race style card game on mobile.

Privacy Policy - https://polarpounce.com/privacy

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time multiplayer
- Solo play against bots
- Offline solo play
- Daily challenges
- Unlockable customizations
- Fast-paced matches

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pounce Ultimate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Ice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Ice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Ice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Ice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pounce Pass Intro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Upgrade Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Style Drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polar-pounce-nertz-card-game/id6758597402/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!!

*2026-04-02*

So fun! Great to play with friends and family and against bots! Really fun! 5 stars!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, Buddy! That’s exactly what Polar Pounce is made for. Friends, family, and a little friendly competition with the bots. We really appreciate the 5 stars and kind words!

### 5/5 — Amazing!  We played this game growing up and have continued to this day.

*2026-03-14*

Love the game play. Very fun!  I love that you can adjust the speed based on how many players there are and the number of bots.  Play Online is way fun with family and friends. All around great game I will be playing this a lot.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! This made our day. That's exactly what Polar Pounce is all about, playing with the people you love no matter where everyone is. Hope you get many more great games in with family and friends!

## Frequently asked questions about Polar Pounce

### What is Polar Pounce?

Polar Pounce is a fast-paced, real-time competitive solitaire card game designed for iPhone and iPad. It challenges players to be the first to empty their Pounce Pile against opponents or bots.

### Can I play Polar Pounce offline?

Yes, Polar Pounce offers offline solo play, allowing you to jump into a game anytime without an internet connection.

### How does multiplayer work in Polar Pounce?

Multiplayer is real-time and supports Quick Match, Game Center invites, and private room codes for 2 to 5 players. Power-ups are limited to solo play to ensure fair competition.

### Does Polar Pounce have ads?

Yes, Polar Pounce contains advertisements. There are optional rewarded ads available, and a one-time upgrade option to remove ads.

### What are the customization options in Polar Pounce?

Players can unlock various customizations, including new card backs, custom table themes, and music tracks to personalize their gaming experience.

### Is Polar Pounce suitable for all ages?

Polar Pounce is rated '4+' and is described as family-friendly, easy to learn, and fun for both casual and competitive players.

### How often is Polar Pounce updated?

The latest version is 1.1, and the app was last updated on March 17, 2026, indicating active development and support.

### What is the rating of Polar Pounce?

Polar Pounce has a high rating of 5.0 stars based on 7 user ratings, suggesting a very positive user reception.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.12 — 2026-07-31

• Free card back & table theme when you invite friends
• New summer card backs and table themes
• Clearer Pounce Pass options and shop layout
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Now available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese

### 1.11 — 2026-04-13

Pounced on some bugs

### 1.1 — 2026-03-17

Version 1.1 adds local multiplayer, letting you play with nearby friends and family over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
This update also includes bug fixes and a new option to turn haptics off.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Jacob Peterson

- [Pantry Pics: AI Recipe Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-pics-ai-recipe-scanner/id6743803280)
- [Panic Gift: IOU Card Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-gift-iou-card-maker/id6756598940)

All apps by Jacob Peterson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1804637011

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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 2026-08-11.*