# Ultimate 500 > Digital adaptation of the 500 card game with AI, multiplayer, and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Deitch.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500/id641417505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mark Deitch](https://appshunter.io/developer/641417508) - Category: Games, Card - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 101 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-04-25 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500/id641417505/reviews.md ## What is Ultimate 500? The ultimate version of the 500 card game with following features: - - Play against intelligent AI opponents - Play against friends on same device using pass and play - Play with partner against other people or AI on any IOS device anywhere in the world - Lobby area where you can invite friends, send messages and organise online games - Facebook integration allowing achievements to be posted to timeline and Facebook friend invites - Take photo's or use images on your device to appear as your card table or the card's themselves! - Customise rules to allow different variations of your game as per the 500 wiki. - Undo feature after each move when playing offline - Intelligent Suggest feature to recommend what to bid or even what card to play when playing offline - Ability to control game pace between tricks and between games - Local and global leaderboard to keep track of all game statistics - Play in landscape or portrait on iPad with improved interface Any bugs, support questions or ideas for improvements please go to Facebook Community page http://www.facebook.com/ultimate500community ## Key features - AI opponents - Pass and play multiplayer - Online multiplayer with friends - Customizable game rules - Personalized card table - Leaderboards - Undo and suggest features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 35) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500/id641417505/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great game but … *2026-05-07, version 8.7* There’s a major flaw in the app that when a joker is accidentally used at the wrong time, the game goes into a loop and the message ‘Error: Joker can only be played as first or last card of suit’ appears. The only way if moving toward is to abandon game and to abandon match. There is no other option. Please fix this!! I’ve given up playing the game because it’s so annoying! ### 4/5 — best 500 game *2023-09-06, version 8.5* i have been playing this game for a while and it is the best 500 app that i’ve played however when i change the partner names the old partner name appears at the end of a trick eg i change my partner name to Rod but the old partner name Ian appears at end of trick ‘Greg and Ian won’ rather than ‘Greg and Rod’ also result of trick appears slightly before last card is revealed also can’t seem to reset stats ### 4/5 — Love/hate this game *2022-05-20, version 8.4* It's a good app but I can't believe how many lousy hands I get dealt compared to the opposite team. Hardly ever get high ranking cards. My luck can't be that bad as I've played lots of hands now. Also some cards played by them are as if they are viewing each other's hands. Too set up to be believable. Apart from the annoyance of these two points, it's great. ### 5/5 — Online *2021-08-23, version 8.2* Greetings, haven’t touched base in awhile. Thanks for making the best 500 game out there! Ran into an issue last few weeks, the online feature is no longer working…don’t know if you’ve received any feedback on that or not. I’m plugged into the Game Center so if there’s not an issue, ok to re-install without losing any data/settings? On another note, leaving messages in the online center doesn’t seem to garner much interest. Any way to connect with players to begin a game? No I don’t have Facebook. Thanks for taking all my suggestions in the past and adding them to your app! ### 1/5 — Ne télécharger pas! *2021-01-03, version 8.2* Rien ne fonctionne, c’est une arnaque ### 1/5 — Online invite not working *2020-07-11, version 8.1* Created a game and invited my friends. They all got the game link but couldn’t select it. Ended up using Trickster (which is free). ### 1/5 — Keeps locking up *2020-04-13, version 8.0* There’s so many good games, I’m always disappointed to pay for one with such a huge bug. Keep it free till you work out how to keep it operating. Basic functions (like being able to start a game or invite someone without permanently locking up the app) need to work 100% of the time before you take people’s money. ### 5/5 — Great game *2020-01-30, version 7.5* Great game. I play the online version with my kids. A bug was introduced with an update to IOS which the developer fixed immediately. Very responsive support! ### 1/5 — Dropping out *2019-09-04, version 5.9* Used to be our favourite game. Now drops out all the time. Terrible!! ### 5/5 — Great adaptation *2019-03-08, version 4.2* Pretty flawless, stable and highly engrossing. Perhaps a shade too easy to beat the AI on open misere. That’s my only quibble. My favorite train ride game. ## Frequently asked questions about Ultimate 500 ### What is Ultimate 500? Ultimate 500 is a digital version of the popular 500 card game. It offers various ways to play, including against intelligent AI opponents, with friends on the same device, or online against players worldwide. ### What are the key features of Ultimate 500? Key features include playing against AI, local pass-and-play multiplayer, online multiplayer with a lobby system, Facebook integration for invites and achievements, customizable rules, personalized card tables, an undo feature, intelligent suggestions, and leaderboards. ### Is Ultimate 500 free to play? Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### Can I play Ultimate 500 with friends online? Yes, you can play with friends online. The app features a lobby area where you can invite friends, send messages, and organize online games with other people or AI opponents anywhere in the world. ### Can I customize the game rules? Yes, you can customize the rules to allow for different variations of your game, as described in the 500 wiki. This allows for a personalized gaming experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.7 — 2024-03-06 - Allow bid scores to be closed by pushing on image - Optimised orientation shifts ### 8.6 — 2024-03-04 - Optimised location of bid scores - Improved orientation processing - Compiled for latest versions of iOS - Added Game Centre entitlement ### 8.5 — 2022-12-28 - Updated for latest version of iOS ### 8.4 — 2021-10-31 - Removed Facebook integration - Resolved some interface background color issues ### 8.3 — 2021-10-03 - Updated for iOS 15 - Fixed background color issues on toolbars - Fixed font inconsistencies ## Apps similar to Ultimate 500 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Play Nine: Golf Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-nine-golf-card-game/id1567060312) | 4.8 (38,721) | Free | Games | | [400 Arba3meyeh Cards Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/400-arba3meyeh-cards-pro/id434815663) | — | $0.99 | Games | | [Spades Classic Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-classic-card-game/id1487882541) | 4.8 (260,827) | Free | Games | | [Spades the Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-the-card-game/id6468661964) | 4.6 (3,494) | Free | Games | | [Crazy Eights +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-plus/id903368855) | 3.3 (3) | $2.99 | Games | | [Spades: Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-game/id1363724395) | 4.4 (5,908) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Mark Deitch - [Ultimate 500 Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500-lite/id956406859) All apps by Mark Deitch: https://appshunter.io/developer/641417508 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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