Comparison

Classic German Whist vs OpenHand

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classic German Whist

Experience a strategic two-player card game offline against an intelligent AI. Enjoy a unique two-phase gameplay structure that rewards planning and card sense. Customize your game with various scoring and difficulty options.

Highlights
  • Offline play against AI
  • No internet or sign-up required
  • Two-phase trick-taking gameplay
  • Stats tracking and hand replay
  • Customizable game rules
  • Small Whist option
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Classic German Whist — play offline vs a computer opponent. No internet required. No sign-up. Just a focused two-player trick-taking card game that rewards planning, timing and card sense. German Whist, also known as Hamburg Whist, is based on classic Whist but designed for two players. Each round has a distinctive two-phase structure: first you build your hand by playing tricks and drawing from the deck, then you play out the final hands in a tense endgame. Why you’ll enjoy Classic German Whist: • Offline play — no account required • A true two-player Whist experience • Easy or Hard computer opponent • Classic German Whist with a full 52-card deck • Small Whist option using a quicker 28-card deck • Choose Last 13 or Every Trick scoring • Set the win target to 10, 25 or 50 • Track your stats over time • Review previous tricks • Replay hands from any round • Claim winning tricks faster • AutoPlay options for smoother play • Customize card faces, themes and suit colors How the game works: German Whist is played in two phases. In the first phase, each trick decides who wins the face-up card from the deck. In the second phase, both players use their final hands to win as many tricks as possible. Players must follow suit if they can. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card, including a trump card. Scoring depends on your chosen mode. In Last 13 scoring, only the endgame tricks count. In Every Trick scoring, the whole round matters. Whether you know German Whist already or want a compact two-player card game to learn, Classic German Whist gives you a clean offline version you can play at your own pace.

About

OpenHand

Features
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Chinese Poker with everything to play for. OpenHand is Open Face Chinese Poker with a full competitive season — leagues, cups, betting, and a cast of 59 AI opponents standing between you and the Premier title. SEASON MODE Start in League Two. Win matches, earn promotion, climb through 4 divisions to the Premiership. Every season runs 14 matchdays — 7 Standard and 7 Pineapple rounds, alternating. Relegation is real. Budget is tight. Every decision counts. 3 CUP COMPETITIONS • Open Cup — 32 teams, 5 knockout rounds • Division Cup — 16 teams from your tier • Invitational — Elite 8-team bracket Cup runs pay out big and can save a rough season. MATCH BETTING Elo-based odds on every league and cup fixture. Back favourites or hunt value on underdogs. 59 AI OPPONENTS Named characters with distinct play styles — Royalty Hunters, Scoop Seekers, Conservative grinders, Fantasyland chasers. 5 difficulty tiers from Beginner to Master, each with calibrated Elo ratings from a 6,000-match tournament. ECONOMY THAT MATTERS Pineapples are your budget. Entry fees scale by division. Match bonuses reward wins, margins, and clean sheets. Bet smart or go broke. Per-point scoring means every card placement pays — or costs. THE GAME Open Face Chinese Poker (OFC): deal 13 cards across three rows — back (5), middle (5), front (3). Beat your opponent row by row. Score royalties for premium hands. Reach Fantasyland and play with all 14 cards face-down. Includes Standard and Pineapple variants, interactive tutorial, real-time Game Center multiplayer, iCloud backup, and a cosmetics shop with card backs, table felts, and more. No ads. No energy timers. Just poker.

Screenshots

Classic German Whist4 screens
OpenHand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenHand at none against Classic German Whist's 1. OpenHand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Classic German Whist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Classic German Whist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenHand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic German Whist ships an update monthly, OpenHand weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classic German Whist versus OpenHand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic German WhistOpenHand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCoppercod LtdSport and Financial Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic German Whist

One-time1
  • German Whist Premium$4.99
None

OpenHand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic German Whist free?
Classic German Whist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenHand free?
OpenHand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classic German Whist or OpenHand have ads?
Classic German Whist shows ads; OpenHand does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic German Whist or OpenHand?
Classic German Whist ships an update monthly, and OpenHand weekly. Most recently, Classic German Whist was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenHand on October 30, 2026.

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