Comparison

Spades Star vs Tonk Star

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

Head to head
About

Spades Star

Experience the classic card game of Spades offline. This app offers multiple game modes, team or solo play options, and customizable visuals. Enjoy a smooth, engaging experience with an easy-to-use interface, perfect for both new and seasoned players.

Highlights
  • Multiple Game Modes (Solo, Whiz, Mirror, Suicide, Pairs)
  • Team or Solo Play
  • Customizable UI and Animation Styles
  • Engaging Animations
  • Easy-to-Use Interface
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Spades Star シ Bid, Play, and Win in the Ultimate Offline Spades Experience Spades Star is perfect for both beginners and experienced players. With a smooth design and exciting features, this game brings the classic Spades experience to life. Play solo or with a partner and enjoy endless fun. Key Features: ◉ Multiple Game Modes: Play Solo, Whiz, Mirror, Suicide, and Pairs for endless variety. ◉ Team or Solo Play: Customize your play style with partner or solo options. ◉ Custom Animation Styles: Personalize the look and feel with different animation settings. ◉ Customizable UI: Choose your background and make the game your own. ◉ Engaging Animations: Enjoy smooth animations that enhance the playing experience. ◉ Easy-to-Use Interface: Simple controls make learning and playing a breeze. √ Download Spades Star now and start playing today.

About

Tonk Star

An offline, casual card game for 2-3 players, this is a variation of Gin Rummy. It's easy to learn, fun to play, and offers hundreds of levels with unlockable tables. Enjoy hours of nonstop fun without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Draw and discard gameplay
  • 2-3 player mode
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Unlockable high roller tables
  • Free coins every few hours
  • Simple interface
Features
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Searching for an exciting offline card game? Download Tonk, or Tunk - a “draw and discard” card game with 2 or 3 players. Played with 5 cards - It is a variation of Gin Rummy and knock rummy that is easy to learn, fun to play and free to download! This single player version of Tonk is entirely free, can be played offline, without any wifi or cellphone and is guaranteed to give your hours of nonstop fun. 5 Reasons to WHY Tonk is #1 1. Play anytime - even when you are offline 2. 500+ Levels and Unlock high roller tables of 50,000 coins 3. Play at your own speed – Fast or slow 4. Get free coins every few hours 5. Simple & intuitive card game play interface • VVIP Customer service – Have a problem or a suggestion in the card game? Email the Tonk development team directly and have your queries quickly resolved! We love hearing from players, and you can be sure to get answer from us at any time of the day • Tonk Fan Club Get your free invite to the exclusive Tonk Fan Club, where you can meet hundred’s of Tonk players • Leaderboard Play everyday and see how you match up with other players Diamond club membership requires purchase of a Subscription, details of which are below: • Weekly Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew weekly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage (or Restore) your subscription including cancelling it from the Settings Menu Subscription Terms of Service: https://www.gariagames.com/subscription-terms Subscription Privacy Policy: https://gariagames.com/privacy-policy We hope you enjoy the game as much as we enjoyed making it for you! See you at the Tunk table! Important Disclaimer: - This game is free to play and intended for entertainment purposes only.  - Virtual coins and items have no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for money.  - By playing, you agree to our Terms of Service (https://www.gariagames.com/terms-of-service) and Privacy Policy (https://gariagames.com/privacy-policy)

Screenshots

Spades Star4 screens
Tonk Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spades Star at none against Tonk Star's 13. Tonk Star's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 107). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Tonk Star sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Spades Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tonk Star holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonk Star has 1.6K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Spades Star's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tonk Star's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spades Star ships an update every 3 months, Tonk Star every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spades Star versus Tonk Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpades StarTonk Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (107 ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1071.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB111 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperADIOS YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIGaria Games Ltd

Customer experience

Spades Star

All ratings107 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral24.2%
Negative12.1%

Tonk Star

All ratings1,620 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Spades Star

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tonk Star

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent gameplay

Requested features

2 requests
  • Around the world gameplay option
  • Real cash gameplay mode

In-app purchases

None

Spades Star

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Tonk Star

Subscriptions1
  • Diamond Club$2.997 Days
One-time12
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 1$0.99
  • No Ads for 30 days$1.99
  • 5000 Tonk coins$2.99
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  • Tonk Cash Bundle 2$2.99
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 3$4.99
  • Coin Pack #3$5.99
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 4$9.99
  • Coin Pack #4$10.99
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 5$19.99
  • Coin Pack #5$20.99
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 6$49.99
  • Tonk Cash Bundle 7$79.99

Questions

Is Spades Star free?
Spades Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tonk Star free?
Tonk Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spades Star or Tonk Star?
Tonk Star is rated higher. Spades Star averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Tonk Star averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Spades Star or Tonk Star have ads?
Both Spades Star and Tonk Star show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spades Star or Tonk Star?
Spades Star ships an update every 3 months, and Tonk Star every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spades Star was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tonk Star on September 24, 2026.

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