Nertz JD vs Group Thing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nertz JD
Experience a fast-paced, real-time multiplayer card game that combines elements of Speed and Solitaire. Compete against others to be the first to play all your cards and call out "Nertz". It's a thrilling competition of speed and skill.
- Real-time multiplayer
- 4 player competition
- Combines Speed and Solitaire
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Call out "Nertz" to win
- Play to 100 points
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4 Player Solitaire! Nertz is a crazy ninja fast, real-time, multiplayer card game like Solitaire. Nertz (Pounce) is a combination of the card games Speed and Solitaire. The goal of the game is to play all of your Nerts cards before the other player do. Game play is similar to Solitaire but all players share their Foundation piles and need to play ninja fast to win. Overview Nertz can be played with any amount of people; this version plays with 4 players. Each player uses their own deck of cards in a solitaire–style competition that requires speed and skill. The object of each hand is to try to be the first player to call out “Nertz” by getting rid of their thirteen-card Nertz pile. A game of Nertz is played to a score of 100. After you play Nertz, multiplayer card games like blackjack, solitaire, or poker will feel slow. Nertz is known by a number of different names: Hell, Nerts, Pounce, Canfield, Peanuts, Blitz, Ligretto, and Racing Demon
Group Thing
Spark engaging conversations with curated question packs. Break the ice, explore deeper topics, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or teams. Features trivia and customizable gameplay.
- Curated conversation starter packs
- Trivia packs for general knowledge and entertainment
- Customizable gameplay options
- Sleek and intuitive user interface
- Group engagement for teams and friends
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Great for Gatherings! Looking for an easy way to spark engaging conversations? Whether it’s connecting with friends, strengthening team dynamics, or deepening personal relationships, Group Thing has you covered. With thoughtfully curated packs of conversation starters, Group Thing helps you break the ice, dive into deeper topics, and create lasting memories. FEATURES: • Variety of Packs: Explore collections like Deep Connections, Fun & Lighthearted, and Love, each designed to bring people closer through conversation. Dive into topics like childhood memories, personal growth, future dreams, and more! • Trivia Fun: Challenge yourself and your friends with trivia packs covering General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Culture, and more! • Customizable Gameplay: Choose from different packs and collections, personalize your experience, and enjoy hours of meaningful conversation. • Beautiful UI: Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface with smooth interactions, designed to make your experience seamless. • Group Engagement: Perfect for teams, friends, family gatherings, or even as a fun date night companion. Why Group Thing? Group Thing is a tool to help you foster real connections, whether you’re building trust within a team, strengthening bonds in a relationship, or simply getting to know someone better. Thought-provoking, fun, and sometimes challenging, each question is crafted to help you open up and discover new things about yourself and others. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Group Thing at none against Nertz JD's shown. Group Thing also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Nertz JD's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Nertz JD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Group Thing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Group Thing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nertz JD has 3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Nertz JD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Group Thing's.
Nertz JD ships an update every 7 months, Group Thing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nertz JD | Group Thing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JD SOFTWARE LLC | Rubotic, Inc. |
Customer experience
Nertz JD
Group Thing
Bugs and requests
Nertz JD
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game getting stuck in endless loop
- Cards not moving or getting stuck
- Frequent crashes or app not loading
- Issues with latest iOS update
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode to play with friends
- Option to shuffle deck when needed
- Customizable settings (e.g., number of players)
- Pause/resume functionality
- Detailed statistics and leaderboards
Group Thing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nertz JD
- Remove Ads$9.99
Group Thing
- Group Thing Unlimited3 Days trial$5.991 Month
