Comparison

Classic Oh Hell Card Game vs Oh Hell Arena

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

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About

Classic Oh Hell Card Game

Play a popular trick-taking card game offline against a smart AI. No internet or sign-up is needed. The game involves bidding on the exact number of tricks you will take to score points and win.

Highlights
  • Offline play vs AI
  • No internet required
  • No sign-up needed
  • Customizable rule options
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Stats tracking
  • Round replay
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Classic Oh Hell Card Game — play Oh Hell offline against computer players. No internet required. No sign-up. Enjoy a clean, classic trick-taking card game where every round is about bidding carefully, winning the right number of tricks, and avoiding costly misses. Also known as Contract Whist, Blackout, Up and Down the River, German Bridge, and Oh Well, Oh Hell is easy to start but full of tactical decisions. Why you’ll like Classic Oh Hell • Play Oh Hell offline • No account or sign-up required • Three to seven players • Easy, Medium and Hard computer players • Custom deal patterns • Top Card, Alternate, or No Trumps modes • Nil bid scoring options • Screw the Dealer option • Leading trumps option • Stats tracking • Review and replay completed hands • Hand history review • Optional four-color deck • Clear cards and smooth play • Tablet portrait and landscape support Choose your rules Set up Oh Hell your way with flexible options: • Players: 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 • Deal type: Down, Up, Down & Up, or Up & Down • Trumps: Top Card, Alternate, or No Trumps • Nil scoring: 10, 5, or 5 plus tricks in the round • Screw the Dealer: on or off • Leading trumps: on or off • AI difficulty: Easy, Medium, or Hard • Replay hands after each round Classic Oh Hell gameplay Each round starts with a different number of cards. Bid how many tricks you think you can take, then try to hit your bid exactly. Each trick is worth 1 point, and making your bid earns a 10-point bonus. Miss your bid and you only score the tricks you won. Nil bids, trump rules, and changing hand sizes make every round feel different. Built for comfortable play Classic Oh Hell is designed for quick games and repeated play, with clear cards, smooth controls, adjustable speed, score tracking, hand review and completed-hand replays. Play offline anytime — no internet, no sign-up, just Oh Hell.

About

Oh Hell Arena

Features
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Enter the Arena - Bid, Trick, Win! Oh Hell Arena brings the classic trick-taking card game - also known as Up and Down the River - to your phone with real online multiplayer. Bid exactly, win exactly: take more or fewer tricks than you bid and feel the sting. PLAY WITH FRIENDS, ANYWHERE Create a game, share the link or invite friends by name, and play together in real time - on iPhone or the web. Get a push notification the moment someone invites you. SMART BOTS, ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST Missing a player? Fill any seat with bots that always play at their best - a true challenge for experienced players and perfect practice for beginners learning the ropes. EVERY ROUND ON RECORD Full scoreboard with bid and trick tracking, a timeline graph of the whole match, and rich post-game stats. Edit past rounds, undo mistakes and review every deal. EARN YOUR REPUTATION Climb the global leaderboard, collect badges for outstanding performances, and track your personal stats across games and player groups. MADE FOR CARD PLAYERS Premium look and feel, satisfying sound effects, custom avatars, live games you can share with spectators, and quick resume of your last game. Download Oh Hell Arena - the classic Oh Hell experience, online at last.

Screenshots

Classic Oh Hell Card Game4 screens
Oh Hell Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Oh Hell Arena at none against Classic Oh Hell Card Game's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Classic Oh Hell Card Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Oh Hell Arena sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Classic Oh Hell Card Game versus Oh Hell Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Oh Hell Card GameOh Hell Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (641 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings641 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoppercod LtdMarko Mijatovic

Bugs and requests

Classic Oh Hell Card Game

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes once per week
  • Game freezes mid-hand
  • No sound after iOS 17.4 update
  • Music plays despite mute setting
  • Ads cause card freezing
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  • Missing 'next hand' button after game ends
  • Inconsistent UI behavior between game end states

Requested features

9 requests
  • Multiplayer mode with real opponents and friends
  • Live online play with invite-only games
  • Undo button for accidental card plays
  • Landscape screen rotation for better visibility
  • Win/loss statistics tracking
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  • Better scoring transparency and explanation
  • Alternative scoring rules (zero points for missed bids, minus points option)
  • Delay before automatic score display
  • Better beginner tutorials and game explanation

Oh Hell Arena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Oh Hell Card Game

One-time1
  • Classic Oh Hell Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Oh Hell Arena

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Classic Oh Hell Card Game free?
Classic Oh Hell Card Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oh Hell Arena free?
Oh Hell Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classic Oh Hell Card Game or Oh Hell Arena have ads?
Classic Oh Hell Card Game shows ads; Oh Hell Arena does not.

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