# Black Spades vs Spades 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spades 3D at 83% against Black Spades's 27%. Spades 3D also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (383 vs 34). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Spades sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Spades 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spades 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades 3D has 383 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Black Spades's written reviews are positive against 83% of Spades 3D's.

Black Spades ships an update monthly, Spades 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Spades | Spades 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-spades/id1031548059/reviews) | **[4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-3d/id1559989110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konsole Kingz, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348638597) | [Toni Rajkovski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518394330) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Spades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-spades/id1031548059)

Experience a classic card game with unique house rules like Jokers, Deuces, and Reneg calling. Play live multiplayer with voice chat or challenge AI opponents offline. Customize your game and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Live multiplayer with voice chat, Single player AI opponents, Offline Airplay mode, Customizable house rules (Jokers, Deuces, Reneg), Partner play and friends list, Leaderboards and goals, VIP subscription for ad removal and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go VIP! | $1.99 | per month |
| Go VIP! ($3.99) | $3.99 | per month |
| 1,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Show Some Love | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bags | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1st Hand Open | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 for Two (200)! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boston! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1st Hand Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| E's Zodiac House Party Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Authentic spades gameplay
- 👍 Jokers and deuces as wild cards
- 🎮 Feels like playing with friends
- 💰 Ability to earn virtual coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI partner play
- 💸 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔁 Settings reset after each game
- 🔒 Unreliable login and progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Wins not properly credited in leaderboards
- Coins disappearing after app resets
- Inability to close full-screen ads during gameplay
- Multiplayer games freezing or kicking players out

**Requested features**

- Ability to invite and play with friends
- Option to disable time limit in multiplayer
- Customizable game rules and settings
- Nil bidding and other advanced gameplay features
- Improved AI partner behavior


### Spades 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-3d/id1559989110)

Experience a classic trick-taking card game with stunning 3D graphics. Play solo offline against AI, or challenge players worldwide in online multiplayer. Enjoy daily missions, special adventures, and social features with friends.

**Highlights:** Offline quick game mode, Online multiplayer with global players, Play with friends and family, Daily missions and adventures, Free coins and rewards, 3D graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Love this spades game
- 👍 Great social game
- 👍 Best time killer card game
- 👍 Addictive game, keeps coming back
- 👍 Works online and offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Need better graphics
- 👎 Coins disappear
- 👎 Too much AI, not enough live players
- 👎 AI is stupid
- 👎 Annoying 'good luck' message

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappear, especially purchased ones
- App crashes in the middle of a game
- Takes you to a blank screen when crashes

**Requested features**

- Suggest avatar displayed in the south
- More adventures needed
- Add more features to the game
- Make the game less complex


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Spades free?

Black Spades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spades 3D free?

Spades 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Spades or Spades 3D?

Spades 3D is rated higher. Black Spades averages 3.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Spades 3D averages 4.5 from 383 ratings.

### Do Black Spades or Spades 3D have ads?

Both Black Spades and Spades 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Spades or Spades 3D?

Black Spades ships an update monthly, and Spades 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Black Spades was updated on October 26, 2026 and Spades 3D on October 24, 2026.

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