# Spades * vs Dragon Matching

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dragon Matching at 100% against Spades *'s 35%. Dragon Matching also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Spades *'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (431K vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Spades * is free to download; Dragon Matching costs $0.99 up front. Spades * sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dragon Matching asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragon Matching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades * has 431K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Dragon Matching's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades * | Dragon Matching |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (431K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-matching/id6759942240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **431K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) | [Michael Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691028155) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades *

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Family, #127 Top Grossing · Family, #152 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


### Dragon Matching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-matching/id6759942240)

Embark on a magical memory adventure matching pairs of mystical dragons. This beautifully crafted game offers eight unique dragon types across three difficulty levels, with features like high score tracking and smooth animations. It's a fun way to train your memory and concentration.

**Highlights:** Match eight unique dragon types, Three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard), High score tracker, Beautiful dragon artwork, Works offline, Kid-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades * free?

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

### Is Dragon Matching free?

Dragon Matching costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spades * or Dragon Matching?

Dragon Matching is rated higher. Spades * averages 4.6 out of 5 from 431K ratings, while Dragon Matching averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spades * or Dragon Matching have ads?

Spades * shows ads; Dragon Matching does not.

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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.*