# Raven — A trick-taking card game

> Single-player trick-taking card game with dynamic scenery and automatic scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by John Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven/id1615441791 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615441793)
- Category: Games, Casual, Card
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 244 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven/id1615441791/reviews.md

## What is Raven?

Raven is similar to the ROOK® card game*.

Raven is a scenic, single player card game where you work on a team to trump your opponents. As you play through the rounds, the scenery changes and so do the card colors. Play until the winning score is reached while looping through the serene, atmospheric backgrounds. Raven includes automatic card dealing, sorting, bid-tracking and point counting, so you never miss a beat.

* Raven is not in any way endorsed by or affiliated with Hasbro, Inc. ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.

## Key features

- Single-player trick-taking gameplay
- Dynamic scenery and card colors
- Automatic card dealing and sorting
- Bid-tracking and point counting
- Serene, atmospheric backgrounds

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven/id1615441791/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Nice try-play logic flawed

*2024-12-26*

Nicely presented game, 80% of the time the logic is fine, but very badly flawed in playing logic where your partner plays losing point cards unnecessarily.

### 4/5 — Superb app, “fine” trick taker

*2024-03-11*

The production here is excellent. Beautiful and very user friendly. It’s easy to read the game stats while playing. My only (sort of) negative is I think Rook/Raven is just an ok trick taking game. It’s a classic but there are better ones out there. But at the end of the day it’s a great app implementation and I would wholly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-10-27*

Please make it fit newer iPhones better. Otherwise great!

### 5/5 — Superbly made app and very fun

*2023-08-17*

This developer did absolutely everything right. The design is gorgeous. The interface is as smooth as can be. The AI is smart and fair, like a real person would be. And because you can adjust the target score, your game can be as short or as long as you want it to be. 

The premium price for such a well-made app is beyond fair. And no ads or IAP make it so much better than most games out there. And it’s good on battery and storage too. 

I usually won’t play landscape games because I don’t like holding my phone that way. But I’ve made an exception with this game because it’s so good. It’s my go-to solo card game now. Challenging but not frustrating, strategic but relaxing too. The perfect balance. And the win/lose ratio is right, like a game with humans would be. Multiplayer is being added, which some will prefer, but I’m glad it plays solo well because that’s my preference. 

I applaud you developer for doing this so well and monetizing it so fairly. I hope it’s successful. We need more indie developers like you making good game apps. Thank you! 

I highly recommend this game!

### 4/5 — A Beautiful Game

*2023-01-19*

Raven is everything I could want out of a card game app.  The design is gorgeous, the music is calming and unobtrusive, and the gameplay is smooth.  It is this app's simplicity that makes it shine.  You can adjust the sound volume, the music volume, and the winning score.  That's it.  Raven takes the base game of Rook and implements it perfectly.

### 5/5 — Wonderful game!

*2022-12-28*

I’ve never written an app review in my life but Raven is such a special game, I feel that I have to let other people know! The game is wonderful — both strategic but also relaxing. But the scenery and soundtrack make it really unique and pleasurable. It’s thoughtful and gorgeous. No idea how this special game wasn’t at the top of every “best of 2022” list. Would love to play additional games by this developer in the same style. Thanks for such a lovely game!

### 5/5 — Tricky

*2022-05-27, version 1.01*

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this game on a mobile device but I love it. The game is fun and the music and illustrations are great.

## Frequently asked questions about Raven

### What is Raven?

Raven is a single-player trick-taking card game that is similar to the ROOK® card game. It features changing scenery and card colors as you play through rounds.

### Does Raven have ads?

No, Raven is ad-free. It is a paid application with no advertisements to interrupt your gameplay.

### What devices does Raven support?

Raven is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How much does Raven cost?

Raven is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the full game.

### What is the age rating for Raven?

Raven has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Raven updated?

The latest version of Raven is 1.4.0, last updated on January 18, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and bug fixes.

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Raven?

Raven is a trick-taking game where you work on a team to trump opponents. It includes automatic card dealing, sorting, bid-tracking, and point counting.

### Can I play Raven offline?

Yes, Raven is a single-player game designed for offline play. You can enjoy the trick-taking experience without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-01-18

Updated Apple age rating guidelines

### 1.3 — 2024-06-14

Updated app description

### 1.2 — 2024-05-27

Bug fixes for wallpaper themes.

### 1.1 — 2023-01-23

Advanced scoreboard information, multiplayer, refined AI players, and a new theme.

### 1.01 — 2022-05-23

Small improvements to the experience have been made before Raven's release. Improved AI card playing, UI readability, and enhanced animations and win screen.

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## More apps by John Davis

- [Raven: Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven-lite/id6448310247)

All apps by John Davis: https://appshunter.io/developer/1615441793

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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 2026-08-27.*
