Comparison

Spades * vs Goodgame Scorekeeper

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

Head to head
About

Spades *

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
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Enjoy the essence of the classic Spades game, specially conceived for your iPhone and iPad. This will be your best ever experience on a Spades game! The awesome AI adjusts to your playing level so you are sure to put your skills to test and have lots of fun. You will be amazed by the crisp clear cards, fantastic graphics and sound effects. But most of all, you will LOVE the incredible artificial intelligence that adapts to your level. It is always challenging and engaging. Best, you play for free! Stable, fast, always improving! But above all: fun! Spades Game Features: ● Amazing graphics and awesome sound effects ● Unbelievable self adjusting AI ● 120, 500 or 750 score games ● Play with or without Blind Nill ● Customizable cards, backgrounds and faces ● Full Scoreboard and Stats tracking ● Outstanding card animations ● Designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch ● Several game options ● Classic Spades gameplay with no Jokers ● Auto save and resume when you are back This is the killer Spades app that you were waiting for. Install it NOW on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Try our Spades plus Gin Rummy, Solitaire and other super titles we developed for you! Install it NOW - !! - Sharpen your brain; - Have fun and relax! Also available VIP Status Subscription: - No Advertisement; - Exclusive new table backgrounds; - Exclusive new card backs; - Exclusive new card faces. VIP Subscription is the best way to enjoy your Spades game. You will have access to exciting new backgrounds, card backs and card faces without any advertisement interruptions. You can subscribe for a term of one month, six months and one year. Prices may vary and actual charges may be converted to other currencies depending on the country of residency. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscription is renewed unless turned off at least twenty-four hours before period ends. You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription through iTunes(https://support.apple.com/HT202039). When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. When your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements included in Subscription option. Terms of Services: http://fiogonia.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://fiogonia.com/privacy/

About

Goodgame Scorekeeper

This app simplifies scorekeeping for various card and table games, creating a digital scorebook of your game nights. It tracks wins, rivalries, and memorable moments, allowing groups to share game recaps and celebrate victories.

Highlights
  • Scorekeeping for card and table games
  • Digital scorebook creation
  • Tracks wins and rivalries
  • Shareable game recaps
  • Group player tracking
  • Supports popular games
Features
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Keep score. Build rivalries. Make memories. Whether you're playing dominoes, cribbage, hearts, spades, gin rummy, euchre, backgammon, or oh hell, Goodgame handles the scoring so you can focus on the fun — then wraps it all into a beautiful score book your group will actually want to revisit. Goodgame turns game night into something worth remembering. SCORING MADE EASY Built for real players who know their games. Set up in seconds, score with confidence, and let the app handle the math. Supports popular card and table games with rules-aware scoring. Spades bags and nil, Oh Hell bids, muggins, etc. No matter how you play, Goodgame's got you covered. A SCORE BOOK WORTH KEEPING Every game you play becomes part of your group's story. Your score book grows richer with every session — tracking wins, rivalry records, and memorable moments across your whole group's history. SHARE THE MOMENT Celebrate wins with animated highlights and shareable game recaps your group will love. Send a game summary after every session and keep the banter going long after the cards are put away. BUILT FOR YOUR GROUP Invite your regular players, track stats across sessions, and watch rivalries develop over time. Goodgame is designed for the host who takes game night seriously — the person who brings everyone together week after week. GAMES SUPPORTED - Hearts, Spades, Gin Rummy, and Cribbage - Euchre, Oh Hell, Backgammon, and Dominoes - Bridge and Pinochle coming soon Ready to make game night unforgettable? Download Goodgame and start your score book today. — Terms of Service: https://good-game.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://good-game.com/privacy Support: support@good-game.com

Screenshots

Spades *4 screens
Goodgame Scorekeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goodgame Scorekeeper at 100% against Spades *'s 35%. Goodgame Scorekeeper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Spades *'s advantage is ratings volume (431K vs 1) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spades * sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Goodgame Scorekeeper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Goodgame Scorekeeper 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 Goodgame Scorekeeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spades * ships an update every 2 months, Goodgame Scorekeeper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Spades * versus Goodgame Scorekeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpades *Goodgame Scorekeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (431K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings431K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFiogonia GamesStat Share Inc.

Customer experience

Spades *

All ratings428,819 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral13.7%
Negative51.5%

Goodgame Scorekeeper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spades *

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Ads interfere with gameplay
  • Scoring errors or discrepancies

Requested features

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

Goodgame Scorekeeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spades *

Subscriptions4
  • VIP Status 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • VIP Status 1 Month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • VIP Status 6 Months$29.996 Months
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  • VIP Status 1 Year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Goodgame Scorekeeper

Subscriptions1
  • Good Game Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Spades * free?
Spades * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goodgame Scorekeeper free?
Goodgame Scorekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spades * or Goodgame Scorekeeper?
Goodgame Scorekeeper is rated higher. Spades * averages 4.6 out of 5 from 431K ratings, while Goodgame Scorekeeper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spades * or Goodgame Scorekeeper have ads?
Both Spades * and Goodgame Scorekeeper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spades * or Goodgame Scorekeeper?
Spades * ships an update every 2 months, and Goodgame Scorekeeper every 5 days. Most recently, Spades * was updated on November 11, 2026 and Goodgame Scorekeeper on November 9, 2026.

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