# Spades * vs Sergeant Major (358) ‣

The clearest difference is rating: Spades * at 4.6 against Sergeant Major (358) ‣'s 3.9. Spades * also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (430K vs 15). Sergeant Major (358) ‣'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spades * sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sergeant Major (358) ‣ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spades * holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades * has 430K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Spades *'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Sergeant Major (358) ‣'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades * | Sergeant Major (358) ‣ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (430K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sergeant-major-358/id6502257875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **430K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **34.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) | [Holger Sindbaek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349446328) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Family, #144 Top Grossing · Family, #158 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Spades card game with an adaptive AI that challenges players of all skill levels. Enjoy stunning graphics, customizable options, and detailed stats tracking. Play for free or enhance your experience with a VIP subscription for ad-free gameplay and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI opponent, Crisp graphics and sound effects, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Scoreboard and stats tracking, Play with or without Blind Nill, Auto-save and resume

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Status 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Status 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 💪 Challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent partner AI
- 🤯 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear game rules and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Ads interfere with gameplay
- Scoring errors or discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Option to play without a partner
- Ability to customize partner AI difficulty
- In-game tutorial or explanation of scoring
- Offline play mode


### Sergeant Major (358) ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sergeant-major-358/id6502257875)

Experience a classic 3-player trick-taking card game. Play solo against smart bots, join public matches online, or create private tables to play with friends and family. Features ranked games and leaderboards for competitive players.

**Highlights:** Solo play against bots, Online multiplayer, Private tables for friends, Ranked games and leaderboards, Interactive tutorial, Customizable designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades * free?

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

### Is Sergeant Major (358) ‣ free?

Sergeant Major (358) ‣ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spades * or Sergeant Major (358) ‣?

Spades * is rated higher. Spades * averages 4.6 out of 5 from 430K ratings, while Sergeant Major (358) ‣ averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Spades * or Sergeant Major (358) ‣ have ads?

Both Spades * and Sergeant Major (358) ‣ show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*