# Spades * vs Goodgame Scorekeeper

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 (#84 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades * | Goodgame Scorekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (431K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodgame-scorekeeper/id6766956250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **431K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) | [Stat Share Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896340683) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades *

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Family, #122 Top Grossing · Family, #154 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


### Goodgame Scorekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodgame-scorekeeper/id6766956250)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Game Pro | $39.99 | per year |


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