# SeekingFriends — online game & offline bookkeep

> Turn-based Chinese card game with online multiplayer and offline bookkeeping. (iPhone/iPad app by shaojun lin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekingfriends/id1507767077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [shaojun lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263579053)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.3 · 79 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekingfriends/id1507767077/reviews.md

## What is SeekingFriends?

Seeking friends (ZhaoPengYou) is a turn based Chinese card game. This App is a combination of online game (via Apple Game Center) and offline game bookkeeper.  In other words, you can use this app to play the game with your friends or other Auto-Match Players.  If you originate the online game, the match result will be saved on your device as well.  If you play the cards with friends physically, you can use this app to do the bookkeeping. No more paper and pen.


找朋友是一个基于回合的中国纸牌游戏。本程序是在线游戏（通过苹果游戏中心）和离线游戏簿记的组合。 换句话说，您可以使用这个程序与你的朋友或其他自动匹配玩家来玩在线找朋友游戏。 如果您发起在线游戏，比赛结果也将保存在您的设备上。 如果你与朋友面对面玩牌，你可以使用此应用程序做簿记。不再用纸和笔了。

Online gaming functions:

1. Supports up to 9 decks of cards, and 8 players.
2. Validates every hand of cards played.
3. One long press of leading card can auto-select a train of cards.
4. Long press on any selected card can de-select all.
5. Pre-selection is valid while not in turn.
6. Allowed to change the deck # and player # during the match of the day.
7. Pocket size can be set as well (taking off some 2’s).
8. Integrated with bookkeeping.


在线游戏功能：

1. 支持多达 9 副牌和 8 个玩家。
2. 自动验证出的每一手牌。
3. 长按首牌可以自动选择拖拉机等。
4. 长按任何选定的牌可以取消所有选择的牌。
5. 可以在没轮到时预选牌。
6. 允许在当天的比赛中更改牌数和玩家数。
7. 底牌数也可以设置（去掉多余的2)。
8. 与簿记集成。


Bookkeeping functions:
1. Card setting calculation
2. Record all tricks
3. Playback
4. Share the whole database via AirDrop
5. Be able to delete all data
6. Be able to set scoring factors
7. Shows the winners of the day
8. Overall player report


簿记功能：
1. 卡设置计算
2. 记录每一轮牌局
3. 回放
4. 通过空投共享整个数据库
5. 能够删除所有数据
6. 能够设定评分因素
7. 显示当天的优胜者
8. 整体玩家报告

## Key features

- Online multiplayer via Apple Game Center
- Offline game bookkeeping
- Supports up to 9 decks and 8 players
- Validates card hands
- Auto-select card sequences
- Customizable game settings
- Record and playback matches

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeekingFriends Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Join a team of 5 and above | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about SeekingFriends

### What is SeekingFriends?

SeekingFriends is a turn-based Chinese card game that combines online multiplayer through Apple Game Center with offline bookkeeping features. It allows you to play with friends or auto-matched players and digitally track game results without paper.

### Can I play SeekingFriends offline?

Yes, SeekingFriends offers offline bookkeeping functionality. You can use it to record tricks, calculate card settings, and manage scoring for physical card games with friends.

### How many players can join a game in SeekingFriends?

SeekingFriends supports online games with up to 8 players. It also allows for custom game settings, including the number of decks of cards used, which can be up to 9.

### Does SeekingFriends have ads?

SeekingFriends does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What are the online gaming features of SeekingFriends?

Online features include playing with up to 8 players, automatic validation of played hands, auto-selection of card sequences with a long press, and the ability to change deck and player numbers during a match.

### How does the bookkeeping feature in SeekingFriends work?

The bookkeeping feature allows for card setting calculation, recording all tricks, playback of games, sharing the entire database via AirDrop, and setting scoring factors. It also shows daily winners and provides overall player reports.

### What devices is SeekingFriends compatible with?

SeekingFriends is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS and macOS operating systems.

### How often is SeekingFriends updated?

The latest version of SeekingFriends is 3.0, and it was last updated on June 28, 2022. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2022-06-28

Added auto-match.  Now you can play with any random people globally.

### 2.3.1 — 2022-02-15

fixed bugs

### 2.3 — 2021-11-30

fixed a bug

### 2.2.1 — 2021-04-28

Fixed bugs

### 2.2.0 — 2021-04-07

Give users another option instead of upgrade to full version if they want to play with a team of 5 or more players

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