# Shelem

> Strategic card game to boost memory and reasoning skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Babak Bostan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelem/id930740608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Babak Bostan](https://appshunter.io/developer/930740607)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 26,953 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelem/id930740608/reviews.md

## What is Shelem?

Do you have what it takes to be a ruler? Are you smart enough to win against all the odds? Are you worthy of the Shelem title? Bring it on!

Boost up your memory and improve your reasoning skills by playing the most strategical card game known to man. Play with your online friends or compete in a league against top-notch players. Either way, Shelem is going to take you on a journey of fun. Be ready to play all night long!

## Key features

- Strategic card gameplay
- Memory and reasoning skill improvement
- Online multiplayer with friends
- League competition
- Challenging gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Shelem?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Fantastic game
- 🤔 Challenging brain game
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Dumb AI/computer players
- ⏱️ Short timer/time issues
- 🔌 Server/connectivity problems
- 🤯 Frustrating gameplay issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game progress not saved
- Unexpected card discarding
- Incorrect point calculations
- Unresponsive controls
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable timer/time settings
- Improved AI/computer player logic
- Save/resume game progress
- Detailed game rules/tutorial
- Leaderboard/ranking system improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelem/id930740608/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Finding a game

*2026-08-10, version 5.2.4*

Nice game and I applaud the creator for keeping it free and free of adds. 
quickly finds a game, but often it’s full and assigns me a computer as partner and that’s no fun.
after few problems, I removed and reinstalled it again. Now it plays with joker, but I don’t want it and don’t know how to stop it. 
Hamid
I am changing my review to only 3 stars. It used to play without joker which is the classic game. If now includes joker and I can’t get rid of it. I really liked the game and I hope they can fix these problems because I like to continue.
Hamid

### 5/5 — Finding a game

*2026-08-01, version 5.2.4*

Nice game and I applaud the creator for keeping it free and free of adds. 
quickly finds a game, but often it’s full and assigns me a computer as partner and that’s no fun.

### 1/5 — very bad

*2026-07-22, version 5.2.4*

por az tablighat vasate bazi mipare biron

### 5/5 — سلام

*2026-07-10, version 5.2.4*

لطفا بعد از اینهمه سال، یه اپدیت دیگه کنید. بنظرم بعد از هشت سال نیاز هست دوباره اپدیت کنید. بخصوص خیلی زیاد میندازه بیرون از بازی و در سرعت و جابجا شدن امتیازات هم اشکالات زیادی هست. مشکلات ربات هم که جای خود داره.
البته که بابت ساخت این اپلیکیشن نهایت تشکر رو دارم.

### 1/5 — Political groups

*2026-06-02, version 5.2.4*

The game sucks
Too many people just abandon the game 
You end up playing with robot that plays awful 
The game is managed by pro monarchs

### 3/5 — Not as good as older version

*2026-05-09, version 5.2.4*

I loved the old game. This new version has too many glitches. Game shuts down and starts new anytime it feels like it. Sometimes after only one hand. Rarely can you complete a full game

was hooked on this game until the ads began popping up at the end of each hand. Not only at the start of the game as many apps do, but after each and every hand.  Too frustrating to continue playing.  Too bad, I loved the game.  Will try to find something similar

### 1/5 — The most stupid ai game

*2025-10-11, version 5.2.4*

It used to be good. Not anymore

### 5/5 — سلام

*2025-10-01, version 5.2.4*

لطفا بعد از اینهمه سال، یه اپدیت کنید. بنظرم نیاز هست. بخصوص در سرعت و جابجا شدن امتیازات. مشکلات ربات هم که جای خود داره.
البته که بابت ساخت این اپلیکیشن نهایت تشکر رو دارم.

### 2/5 — سلام

*2025-08-15, version 5.2.4*

لطفا بعد از اینهمه سال، یه اپدیت کنید. بنظرم نیاز هست. بخصوص در سرعت و جابجا شدن امتیازات. مشکلات ربات هم که جای خود داره.

### 3/5 — بی اطلاعی از شلم

*2025-06-26, version 5.2.4*

سلام این بازی را دانلود کردم. ظاهر بازی جالب است، ولی برنامه نویس آن ظاهراً شلم باز نبوده است. در امتیاز  بازی اشکال زیادی وجود دارد
مثلا وقتی کسی ١٢٠ میخواند ولی ١۴٠ تا می گیرد باید امتیاز ١۴٠ برای او ثبت شود و نه ١٢٠.
وقتی شلم می کند باید امتیاز ١۶۵ مثبت برای او و ١۶۵ منفی برای حریف ثبت شود و نه دوبل امتیاز خوانده شده
و چند مورد دیگر.

## Frequently asked questions about Shelem

### What is Shelem?

Shelem is a highly strategic card game designed to enhance your memory and reasoning abilities. It offers a fun and engaging way to challenge yourself and compete with others.

### How does Shelem improve cognitive skills?

The game's strategic depth requires players to remember card sequences, anticipate opponents' moves, and make calculated decisions. This constant mental engagement helps to boost memory and sharpen reasoning skills.

### Can I play Shelem with friends?

Yes, you can play Shelem with your online friends. The app also features a league system where you can compete against other top-notch players, offering both casual and competitive play options.

### Is Shelem free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which can enhance the user experience or offer additional content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.4 — 2022-02-07

Bug fixes

### 5.2.3 — 2022-02-01

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 5.2.0 — 2021-12-09

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 5.1.8 — 2021-11-10

Improved AI
Bug fixes and general improvements

### 5.1.7 — 2021-11-01

Improved A.I.
Bug fixes.

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