# The Card Table — user reviews > 98 indexed App Store user reviews of The Card Table by Porter Hoskins, rated 4.20/5 from 12 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-card-table/id775537119/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-card-table/id775537119.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of The Card Table? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 💡 Innovative virtual card table concept using iPad as table and phones as hands - 🎮 Flexible gameplay allowing any card game without predefined rules - 📱 Multiple deck options (Standard, Uno, Phase 10, etc.) - 🔄 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity options - 👥 Multiplayer support for local play with friends and family - 🎨 Clean, intuitive, and well-designed user interface - ✋ Hand-hiding feature when phone is placed on table - 🚗 Convenient for travel (car, plane, road trips) - 📊 Score-keeping functionality - 🔀 Automatic card shuffling - ⚡ Easy setup and quick device pairing **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability - 🔌 Connectivity issues - devices frequently disconnect mid-game - 📱 Requires multiple device purchases to play (one app per device) - 🌐 Requires WiFi or Bluetooth connection - doesn't work remotely - ❌ App doesn't work on older iOS versions - ⚠️ Game Center login requirement creates friction - 💰 Paid app with ads still present - 🎯 Confusing gameplay without predefined rules or tutorials - 📦 Requires iPad as table - iPhones/iPad minis cannot be table - 🚫 No Android support - ⏱️ Slow card dealing and gameplay speed - 🔄 Reconnection issues when switching to other apps - 📐 Limited table space for multiple players - 🎨 Free background must be repurchased each session **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during gameplay - Blurry or black screen on iPad - Devices fail to connect or stay connected - Spinning wheel of death/infinite loading - App doesn't work on iOS 14 and older versions - iPad Air and iPad mini compatibility issues - Cards disappear during gameplay - Networking drops frequently during games - Cannot determine whose turn it is - In-app purchase popup spam and blocking - Game doesn't reconnect after switching apps - Table appears blank after setup - Devices stuck on main/drag players screen - Forced logout from Game Center - App incompatibility with newer iOS updates **Most requested features** - Predefined game modes with built-in rules (Poker, Rummy, Solitaire, Euchre) - Multiple deck support - Chip counter for poker - Allow iPads to function as player hands, not just table - Ad-free premium version option - Game saving and favorite deck saving - Joker customization (high/low joker distinction) - Phase 10 card display - Auto-stacking teacher for games like Rummy - Pinch-zoom capability for table scaling - Score tracking and tally sheets for specific games - Shuffle deck button - Card organization tools for player hands - Apple TV support - Custom deck building with user-uploaded card art - Increased player support (up to 9 players) - Multitasking support without game restart - Remote play capability (not just local WiFi) - Tutorial improvements and game suggestions ## Newest reviews (15 of 98) ### 3/5 — Exactly what I’m looking for but no Androidsupport *2022-01-01, version 3.0* I have an Android phone and can’t use it. ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY!!! *2020-04-04, version 1.31* All I get is a blurry screen. Doesn’t do anything. Waste of money and doubt I’d get it back from the sounds of others who I read who ran into the same thing. ### 1/5 — Don’t download. Waste of money *2020-03-28, version 1.31* Opens up to blurry screen (frozen?). Have uninstalled and reinstalled. iPhone say connected to iPad with spinning wheel of death. Troubleshot this one to death with no luck. ### 1/5 — A rip off. It no longer works!!!! *2020-03-28, version 1.31* No longer works!!! Don’t buy it ### 1/5 — This app doesn’t work *2020-02-22, version 1.31* Both my husband and I downloaded this app to play cards, and we never were able to start the game. Our iPad never loaded the app. Now we are out $4. Waste of time! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for me *2019-11-20, version 1.31* It worked when I first got it but won't work now. I emailed their support, that didn't work either. Your results may vary but I wouldn’t count on it. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2019-04-03* No longer works on iPad, why??! Waste of money ### 4/5 — Great general card came *2019-03-22* Took a little while to figure how to set it up but it is neat as a table that can be used to play any card game with what ever house rules you use :-) ### 1/5 — Sad *2019-02-28, version 1.31* Purchased this to play with hubby as he purchased it also...nowhere does it tell you you need Game Center...it can’t be played on later IOS updates 😣 ### 1/5 — Beware *2019-01-19, version 1.31* Paid $ and Does not work ### 1/5 — Sneaky app *2018-09-22* This is a very sneaky app. You need to buy the app 5 times so that 4 people can have a game of cards. Shocking!!!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2017-12-10* I would give this 0 stars if I could. Didn’t work at all. Awful waste of money. ### 1/5 — Not quite what it appears to be.. *2017-03-19* Doesn't work without multiple devises connected to each other, so it's not like having a simple digital deck of cards on your iPad/ iPhone. It won't actually do anything without other devices connected to it, which means you need multiple copies of the app, and multiple devises before you can play... ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2017-01-23, version 1.31* My impression was that I would be able to play cards with friends and family in different places, but I have to be on the same wifi server as those I'm playing with. I can use a traditional deck of cards for that. ### 1/5 — Didn't work *2017-01-05, version 1.31* Took over 10 minutes to get everyone connected after a lot of trying and retrying. Finally get a game of Uno setup and the table was completely blank and there was no way to re-read the tutorial. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — bad *2022-12-23* u have to b around ppl u cannot play virtually???? ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iOS 14 *2021-01-07* It used to work and was one of the best apps in thestore. It doesn't work anymore. ### 1/5 — Literally does not work *2020-12-21, version 1.31* If this app is outdated and no longer works, please remove it from the app store. The app will literally not load anything when I open it. I was hoping to have a virtual card deck to use for teaching, but this is now pretty much just a scam. ### 1/5 — It won’t run on my iPad. *2020-11-22, version 1.31* Uninstalled and reinstalled, restarted etc. ### 1/5 — Does not work anymore, just blurry iPad, phones don’t connect *2020-09-29, version 1.31* Title says it all. ### 1/5 — App does not work *2020-07-11, version 1.31* After purchasing and downloading, the app did not even load. How can I get my money back?? ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work! *2020-06-16, version 1.31* No longer works! ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-05-13, version 1.31* App is not connecting my iPad and phone . It just sits on main screen. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2020-04-20, version 1.31* App doesn’t work. iPad just has black screen, iPhone connects but just has a spinning circle. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Won’t start on iPad Pro 13.3.1 *2020-04-12* Won’t start on iPad Pro 13.3.1 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Perfect for when you don’t have a deck of cards! *2022-01-26* This app is great for when your in the car or on a plane and you don’t have a deck of cards or using cards is a hassle. It is also great for playing cards around a little kids who get too grabby with the deck! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2022-01-01* Changing my review from one star to five. When I purchased this app a year ago, it didn’t function at all. With the latest update, it works perfectly. I use it to play cards with a friend who is paralyzed, and we love it. The app has multiple decks to choose from (Standard, Uno, Phase 10, and more), score keeping, shuffling, and even hiding your hand before setting down your phone. Thank you for taking the time to build this app and fix the bugs! My friend and I will use it often :) **Developer response:** Sorry about this 😞 The app has been fixed and should work great now. ### 5/5 — Very cool! *2020-01-02, version 1.31* Love this app, I wish there was a way to distinguish high and low joker for Pitch! ### 5/5 — I love this *2019-07-15, version 1.31* maybe make preset game modes? ### 5/5 — A great game *2017-03-18* Although it's a few years old, this game is still one of my family's favorite with lots of flexibility for any card game and has an easy interface for the kids. It is even great for poker night or when the kids want to play in the car on road trips. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2015-10-11, version 1.31* Absolutely brilliant use of iOS technology. Super easy to set up devices and start a game. Use was intuitive and SO well thought out. Five Stars, and totally worth the cost. ### 5/5 — Perfectly made app *2015-04-04* I came across this because I was looking for an app that would let us play cards with an iPad as the table and iPhones as your hand... And this app does not only exactly that but more! Everything you think is impossible for this app to do is made possible and it has made virtual card playing with friends and family so much more convenient, effective and fun! 5+ stars!! ### 5/5 — Super Fun- you can play anything :) *2015-01-19* You need to have the app on all the devices involved, which must include at least 1 iPad and one other iPhone or iPad & have wifi and/or Bluetooth enabled on all devices. We bought, downloaded & were playing in minutes. Played Uno & 7 card gin rummy. Loved the flexibility in Freeplay to play any card game. Use the app tutorial to help you set up the card game of your choice (# decks, # cards in the deal, piles on the table, etc) & it's a breeze. Um, you DO need to know how to play the card game of your choice YOURSELF, it's not an app that teaches you HOW to play a game, but rather a VERY AWESOME app that you can use to replace a physical deck of cards to play ANY card game you like in a FUN way with your Apple devices. Can't wait to play with more family! This is a keeper. ### 5/5 — SO MUCH FUN *2015-01-18, version 1.31* This app is insane. You can literally play any card game you want. Even Uno. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2014-12-26, version 1.31* A must have for any card gamer. We were easily able to create custom card setups for unusual games such as Sixty Six in minutes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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