Comparison

SHGSpades vs Spades

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

Head to head
About

SHGSpades

Play the classic card game Spades online with friends. Features a friends list and allows multiple tables within a single lobby. Accessible via the developer's website.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer Spades
  • Friends list integration
  • Multiple tables per lobby
  • Native code and self-contained
  • Website accessibility
Features
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Play Spades on SafeHarborGames online! One application per game. Unlike our desktop, each of our Games will be supported by a separate application. AND JUST LIKE OUR MS WINDOWS PROGRAM, YOU MUST DOWNLOAD OUR SOFTWARE TO RUN! Can only enter one Lobby at a time, but you can play at multiple tables if supported. Friends List Also, unlike our MS Windows desktop programs,your Friends List is built into each application so you have full access to both playing games and accessing your Friends List functionality within the same program There are some differences! * Configuration dialogs may appear different from the MS Windows version but function similary. * Option differences: You cannot save your matchlogs on our new versions, only on MS Windows. Native code and self-contained. Using a trans-compiler, we creating applications that run in the native environment on each platform as well as including all the libraries and graphics needed to run the app included Accessible from our website. Similar to what you do today with MS Windows, you can bring up our website, open a game page, and tap on the room link to bring up the game. MAKE SURE THAT you have run the app at least once before trying this.

About

Spades

Master the classic trick-taking card game with an intelligent AI. Learn strategies, play with custom rules, and analyze your gameplay. Enjoy offline play and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • AI guidance for learning
  • Built-in card counter
  • Trick-by-trick review
  • Offline play
  • Customizable rules
  • Six AI difficulty levels
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or learning Spades for the first time, Spades – Expert AI is a great way to play, learn, and master this classic trick-taking card game. Enjoy Partnership Spades, 3- or 4-player Solo (Cutthroat) Spades, and popular variants including Mirror, Suicide, and Whiz. Learn smarter, play better, and master Spades with powerful AI partners and opponents, plus in-depth analysis tools. Play anytime, even offline. Extensive customization options let you enjoy your favorite rules. CHALLENGING AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL New to Spades? Learn as you play with the NeuralPlay AI, which offers real-time suggestions to guide your moves. Build your skills hands-on, explore strategies, and improve your decision-making in a single-player experience that teaches you every step of the game. Already an expert? Compete against six levels of advanced AI opponents designed to challenge your skills, sharpen your strategy, and make every game competitive, rewarding, and exciting. KEY FEATURES Learn and Improve • AI guidance: Receive real-time insights whenever your plays differ from the AI’s choices. • Built-in card counter: Strengthen your counting and strategic decision-making. • Trick-by-trick review: Analyze every move in detail to sharpen your gameplay. • Replay hand: Review and replay a deal to practice and improve. Convenience and Control • Offline play: Enjoy the game anytime, even without an internet connection. • Undo: Quickly correct mistakes and refine your strategy. • Hints: Get helpful suggestions when you’re unsure of your next move. • The Rest Are Mine (TRAM): End the hand early when your cards are unbeatable. • Skip hand: Move past hands you’d rather not play. Progression and Customization • Six AI levels: From beginner-friendly to expert-challenging. • Detailed statistics: Track your performance and progress. • Customization: Personalize the look with color themes and card decks. RULE CUSTOMIZATIONS Explore different ways to play with flexible rule options, including: • Players: Play four-player partnership Spades or compete individually in three- or four-player Solo (Cutthroat). • Trump: Play with spades only, or add jokers and/or deuces as high trump. • Nil: Allow nil, disallow nil, or use a zero bid. • Blind nil: Enable when behind by 100, behind by 200, always, or never. • Nil / blind nil bonus: Set to 100/200 or 50/100 points. • Blind bids (non-nil): Enable when behind by 100, behind by 200, always, or never. • Nil passing: Exchange 0–4 cards with your partner. • Blind nil passing: Exchange 0–4 cards with your partner. • Minimum team bid: Choose 2–5, or no minimum. • Bag penalty: 10 bags = −100, 5 bags = −50, or no penalty. • Bag (overtrick) points: +1, 0, −1, or −10 per bag. • Failed bid penalty: 10× bid, 10× tricks short, or no penalty. • Failed nil overtricks: Count as bags, not bags, or apply to partner’s bid. • 10-for-200: Set the bonus for a combined team bid of 10 or more. • Initial lead: Left of dealer, Two of Clubs leads, or everyone plays lowest club. • Trump first trick: Allow or disallow trumping on trick one. • Leading spades: Lead only after spades are broken, or allow anytime. • Must beat: Require players to beat the winning card when able (on/off). DOWNLOAD TODAY Play, learn, and master Spades – Expert AI. Enjoy a single-player Spades experience designed for practice, strategy, or casual play. Whether you want to improve your skills or relax with an offline card game, play your way with smart AI opponents, customizable rules, and a fresh challenge every game.

Screenshots

SHGSpades2 screens
Spades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spades at 4.7 against SHGSpades's 2.3. Spades also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 20%) and ratings volume (646 vs 8). SHGSpades's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. SHGSpades asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spades holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades has 646 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SHGSpades's written reviews are positive against 45% of Spades's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHGSpades ships an update every 2 months, Spades every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SHGSpades versus Spades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHGSpadesSpades
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings)4.7 (646 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews45.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8646 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSafe Harbor Games, LPNeuralPlay, LLC

Customer experience

SHGSpades

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Spades

All ratings644 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative45.2%

Bugs and requests

SHGSpades

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spades

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cards dealt out of sequence
  • Unfair penalty scoring between player team and AI team
  • AI partner plays trump cards when bidding nil or blind nil
  • AI throws away winning cards and aces unnecessarily
  • AI leads with lowest cards when it should lead strategically

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved AI that plays with better strategy and human-like logic
  • AI that properly understands and covers nil bids
  • Statistics tracking and saving functionality
  • Silent advertisement option for public play
  • Better card layout and UI organization

In-app purchases

None

SHGSpades

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spades

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99

Questions

Is SHGSpades free?
SHGSpades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spades free?
Spades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHGSpades or Spades?
Spades is rated higher. SHGSpades averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Spades averages 4.7 from 646 ratings.
Do SHGSpades or Spades have ads?
Spades shows ads; SHGSpades does not.
Which is updated more often, SHGSpades or Spades?
SHGSpades ships an update every 2 months, and Spades every 2 weeks. Most recently, SHGSpades was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spades on October 27, 2026.

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