# Skat LITE — Play the german card game Skat

> Popular German trick-taking card game with AI opponents and customizable rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skat-lite/id574907037 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065434583)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 558 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 310 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skat-lite/id574907037/reviews.md

## What is Skat LITE?

Skat - the most popular German card game!
Play whenever you want

Skat is a trick taking card game. It is the most popular German card game played by over 20 million people. The Skat app was #1 card game for over six weeks in the German App Store.

Play the original on iPhone and iPad and enjoy many hours of intensive gameplay!

Highlights: 
- Strong computer opponents 
- German and French deck of cards
- Replay and in-game help for beginners
- Customize the rules with Kontra, Re, Bock and Ramsch
- Choose from three great background scenes 
- Select your own photos for the computer opponents

Warning: The spoken game sound is German language only. Please contact the authors if you are interested in a localized version. Thank you! 

Skat is a game of skill. German law recognizes, that playing Skat is not "gambling". The game is intended for an adult audience. This game does not offer "real money gambling" or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at "real money gambling".

Learn more at www.skat-game.com

## Key features

- Strong computer opponents
- German and French card decks
- Replay and in-game help
- Customizable rules (Kontra, Re, Bock, Ramsch)
- Background scene customization
- Personalize computer opponent photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halbjahr | $17.99 | one-time |
| Woche | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monat | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Skat LITE?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎮 Great interface
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🕹️ Challenging AI opponents

**Cons**

- 🔍 Language issues (incomplete English translation)
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔌 Unreliable connection/server issues
- 🤔 Questionable AI strategy

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14
- Scoring/gameplay bugs

**Most requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- Option to disable ads
- More language support
- Improved tutorial/instructions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skat-lite/id574907037/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great app but way too many ads

*2026-07-17*

I would love to give 5 stars because the app works very well and it’s fun to play. But there are way too many ads, especially if you play online. Online, you’re often forced to play only one round, even if you selected 2 or 4 rounds. Of course, you get an ad every time you completed one round. Ugh.

**Developer response:** You are playing with our free app. We finance it by advertisements. The spots are shown at intervals of at least 5 minutes. You have the option of playing ad-free with a valid 'Skat+'. Alternatively, we also offer a permanently ad-free version of our Skat app.
Have fun with Skat!

### 3/5 — Tons of potential

*2026-06-19*

It has so much potential, but it is based on making your cards bad more than  anything else. The opponent hands on the lowest level defy probability.

**Developer response:** The distribution of the cards is purely random.
Here: https://www.skat-spiel.de/skat-karten-mischen.html we have compiled information on this (in German). Have fun with Skat and gut Blatt!

### 3/5 — Language

*2026-06-02*

Fun game. Tried to buy no ads and that did not work. So ads are annoying. Also needs English translations

**Developer response:** Please contact our support team via the "Contact" link in the app or via feedback@skat-spiel.de. Have fun playing Skat!

### 5/5 — Sehr gute SkatApp

*2026-01-25*

Man hat ja eigentlich alle Möglichkeiten. Man kann online spielen, oder einfach nur gegen den Computer, wessen Züge ich allerdings nicht immer ganz nachvollziehen kann. Richtig gut sind auch die Die Übungen, die man machen kann. Da habe ich echt einiges von mitgenommen. Eine richtig gute App, wenn man einfach grad spielen möchte oder sich auch richtig mit dem Spiel befassen möchte, um besser zu werden. Etwas störend ist die Werbung, die natürlich normal ist, wenn man die kostenfreie Version spielt. Leider ist es nicht immer ganz einfach, aus der Werbung wieder rauszukommen. Das ist leider sehr störend für den Spielfluss. dafür würde ich eigentlich ein Stern abziehen, aber da der Rest der App einfach Mega gut ist. ..Volle fünf Sterne.

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-12-24*

I used to play in a league this keeps me playing daily and is building my skills

### 3/5 — Too many ads

*2025-12-10*

Too many ads. Too long individually and  visually too intrusive. Game is great though

**Developer response:** We finance this free app by advertisements. You have the option of playing ad-free with a valid 'Skat+'. Alternatively, we also offer a permanently ad-free version of our Skat app. 
Have fun with Skat!

### 4/5 — Eigentlich ein gutes Spiel… eigentlich

*2025-11-30*

Graphisch und spiel technisch ein simples aber ein zuverlässiges Spiel. Auch offline hat das Spiel Spaß gemacht. . Mit jedem Update wurde die Werbung aber immer länger und kam auch immer öfter. Man konnte sie aber immer noch nach 10-30 Sekunden weg klicken.. Eigentlich schade, da das Spiel sich durch den Minimalismus an Werbung und Daten sammeln herauskristallisiert hatte.  Seit dem letzten Updates funktioniert diese App zusätzlich noch verstärkt als große Datenschleuder. .Wenn man das „berechtigte Interesse“ (wer  auch immer diese „Berechtigung“ erteilt hat) deaktivieren möchte, muss man sich jetzt schon einige Minuten Zeit nehmen, um alle Möglichkeiten zu deaktivieren und durchzuscrollen. Und warum muss ich in Berechtigung die „sonstigen Daten“ freigeben und was beinhaltet  „sonstigen Daten“ eigentlich? Auch wenn ich verstehen kann, dass man sich über die Werbung Gelder einholt, finde ich es schade… war eigentlich so ein schönes Spiel…

**Developer response:** ​Die Personalisierung der Werbung erfolgt nur via "opt-in" mit Ihrer Zustimmung. Alle diesbezügliche Einstellungen sind ausgeschaltet vorbelegt und können pauschal mit einem Knopfdruck abgelehnt werden.
Zur Darstellung der Werbung - auch wenn sie nicht personalisiert ist - werden auf der Rechtsgrundlage berechtigten Interesses nach DSGVO Artikel 6 notwendige personenbezogene Daten rechtmäßig auch ohne Ihrer Zustimmung verarbeitet.
Sie haben gar kein Interesse an Werbung? Tipp: Wir bieten auch eine komplett werbefreie Version von unserer Skat App an.
Sie finden sie für iPhones hier: https://itunes.apple.com/app/skat/id304770340 und optimiert für iPads hier: https://itunes.apple.com/app/skat-hd/id367263936. Viel Spaß mit Skat und gut Blatt!

### 2/5 — Ads

*2025-09-14*

I really enjoy the game but hate all the ad pop ups which breaks the game continuity

**Developer response:** You are playing with our free app. We finance it by advertisements. If any ads interfere with the game play, please send us details via 'Contact' from within the app. You have the option of playing ad-free with a valid 'Skat+'. Alternatively, we also offer a permanently ad-free version of our Skat app. 
Have fun with Skat!

### 3/5 — Great app but unreliable

*2025-09-07*

The app is great overall but recently it’s had really bad connection problems whenever I use it. Keeps loosing connection to the table, and often it won’t load when I open the app. Constantly getting an error message “Cannot connect to server. Please verify, if you use a firewall.”

**Developer response:** Tap the player's picture in the game list during the game to block the player from further matchmaking to your table.
You reach the game list during the game as long as you haven't left the table via the small (i) on the top left. Have fun with Skat!

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2025-07-04*

Yes it was a good enjoyable game.  Now it’s a video ad after every round.  The ads also turn on the speaker, disregarding my settings.  Don’t bother downloading as the annoying continuous ads are soul destroying.

**Developer response:** You are playing with our free app. We finance it by advertisements. 
The ads do not follow the settings from our game. To be reliably safe from the sound output of the ads, set your phone completely to silent.
You have the option of playing ad-free with a valid 'Skat+'. Alternatively, we also offer a permanently ad-free version of our Skat app.
Have fun with Skat!

## Frequently asked questions about Skat LITE

### What is Skat LITE?

Skat LITE is a mobile application that allows you to play the popular German trick-taking card game. It features strong computer opponents, customizable rules, and options to personalize the game's appearance.

### Is Skat LITE free to play?

Yes, Skat LITE is free to download and play. It does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements.

### Does Skat LITE have ads?

Yes, Skat LITE contains advertisements. Users have noted them as intrusive in reviews.

### Can I play Skat LITE offline?

The description implies offline play is possible by stating 'Play whenever you want' and featuring computer opponents, suggesting it does not require a constant internet connection for core gameplay.

### What languages are supported in Skat LITE?

The spoken game sound is German language only. While the app is available on the German App Store and has received positive reviews for its interface, some users have mentioned language issues, indicating incomplete English translation.

### What devices does Skat LITE support?

Skat LITE is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for an adult audience with an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Skat LITE updated?

The latest version is 19.1.5, last updated on May 12, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates to the application.

### What do users like and dislike about Skat LITE?

Users generally praise the fast-paced gameplay, great interface, excellent game quality, and challenging AI opponents. However, some cons include language issues, intrusive ads, and unreliable connection/server issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 19.2.1 — 2026-07-02

New: You now get ongoing tournament statistics for your Skat games with friends.
New statistics provide a concise overview of your win rates for games won, games lost, and lost defensive games.

### 19.1.5 — 2026-05-12

Spring is coming — and with it, newly designed dialogues.
On the game results screen, a medal displaying your current list rank now appears next to your name.

### 19.1.1 — 2026-03-07

Clearer presentation of the game score.
Replay the game from the game history.

Version 19.1.1 fixes a rare problem when starting the app.

### 19.1 — 2026-03-06

Clearer presentation of the game score.
Replay the game from the game history.

### 19.0.3 — 2026-02-02

With Skat+, you now have a dedicated coach by your side to support you:

- Get an overview with the list analysis: Where did you play exceptionally well? Where was there nothing more you could do? Where could you have gotten more out of it? Recognize the potential of your games against the computer and in online games with people. Pick out the standout games and examine them more closely in the history view:

- Bidding and Declaring: Who could bid how high? What alternatives were there for declaring? Your coach shows you which declaring might have helped you get more out of a game.

- Tricks: Which tricks were decisive? The trick analysis goes into detail. Find out where you played exceptionally well in the game and where you might be able to improve your strategy.

The new features mentioned require the purchase of Skat+.

Skat 19.0.3 fixes a stability problem at app launch.

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