# The Square Deal — Daily poker puzzle roguelike

> Poker solitaire roguelike with strategic card placement and rule-bending charms. (iPhone/iPad app by Schaumburst LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-deal/id6778565022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Schaumburst LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778565024)
- Category: Games, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-deal/id6778565022/reviews.md

## What is The Square Deal?

The Square Deal is poker solitaire with a twist of strategy. Place 25 cards on a 5×5 grid where every row and every column scores as a poker hand — ten hands share the same cards, and that tension is the puzzle.

Clear each level's target, earn gold, and spend it in the Dealer's Shop on Boosters that bend the scoring rules — stack them into a build and chase scores no bare deck could reach.

PLAY YOUR WAY
• Daily Ranked — random deal for everyone, compete on the leaderboards
• Daily Puzzle — one shared deal for everyone, every day
• Journeys — themed worlds, each completed journey gets a reward
• Endless Practice — no stakes, just the grid

BUILT TO RESPECT YOU
• Ten free games, then one single unlock to continue
• No ads, no subscriptions, no energy timers
• Plays fully offline; progress backs up to iCloud
• Large, readable text and a four-color deck option — easy on the eyes
• 17 Game Center achievements and two daily leaderboards

One deck. Ten hands. Make them count.

## Key features

- Poker solitaire gameplay
- 5x5 card grid scoring
- Strategic Charm system
- Daily puzzle challenges
- Ranked leaderboards
- Offline play
- iCloud progress backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-square-deal/id6778565022/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Daily

*2026-08-11*

I love a game like this that’s a little brain boost during my day without a lot of pressure. The challenge keeps it fun!

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2026-08-11*

I like the daily ranked game. Cool concept

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2026-08-11*

really fun original game!

## Frequently asked questions about The Square Deal

### What is The Square Deal?

The Square Deal is a unique poker solitaire game where you place cards on a 5x5 grid. Each row and column forms a poker hand, creating a strategic puzzle to maximize your score.

### How does The Square Deal make money?

The game offers ten free plays, after which a single unlock purchase is required to continue playing. There are no subscriptions or ads.

### Does The Square Deal have ads?

No, The Square Deal is ad-free. The game is designed to be played without interruptions from advertisements.

### Can I play The Square Deal offline?

Yes, The Square Deal plays fully offline. Your progress is automatically backed up to iCloud when you are online.

### What are the different game modes in The Square Deal?

The Square Deal features a Daily Puzzle, Daily Ranked for leaderboard competition, Endless Practice for casual play, and Journeys with themed worlds and rewards.

### What are Charms in The Square Deal?

Charms are items you can purchase with in-game gold that bend the scoring rules. You can stack them to create unique builds and achieve higher scores.

### What devices is The Square Deal available on?

The Square Deal is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is The Square Deal updated?

The Square Deal was last updated on August 10, 2026, with version 1.1.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2026-09-25

Buttons and labels inside the journey worlds are easier to read on the brighter paintings.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-09-18

Six new worlds to travel: The Grand Tour, Midnight Masquerade, Frozen North, Lost Kingdom, Ember Realm and Royal Gardens open after Celestial Path. Finish a world to add its art to your dashboard backdrops.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-09-11

Updated boosters

### 2.1.1 — 2026-09-09

New Booster: Up your sleeve

### 2.0.3 — 2026-09-05

Your progress now syncs correctly between devices — journeys, daily history, and achievements from each device are combined instead of one overwriting the other.

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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 2026-10-04.*