Comparison

Board and card games vs SmartPref Pro

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

Head to head
About

Board and card games

Enjoy a variety of classic board and card games with intuitive controls. Play against the computer, locally over Wi-Fi, or online with friends. Customize card decks, sizes, and backgrounds for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Play offline against AI
  • Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer
  • Multiple game variations
  • Customizable card decks and backgrounds
  • Adjustable card size
Features
Currently charting
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A collection of card and board games with the most natural control. Ability to play without the Internet with a computer. Ability to play on the local network via WIFI The possibility of playing through the Internet Playing the fool (flip, translated, Japanese) - Play with computer and network. - Game 2 by 2 - Ability to move multiple cards. - Three types of card sorting on the hands during the game The Thousand Game (1000) - Play with computer and network. - 2, 3 or 4 players Game Deberts - Play with computer and network - Game 2 by 2 Game Burkozel - Play with computer and network - Game 2 by 2 The game "Checkers" - With computer and network - Online via bluetooth or wifi - Online via the Internet - Ability to play giveaway Game "Corners" - With computer and network - Online via bluetooth or wifi - Online via the Internet Game "Backgammon" - With computer and network - Online via bluetooth or wifi - Online via the Internet Game "Short Backgammon" - With computer and network - Online via bluetooth or wifi - Online via the Internet Game "Greek Backgammon" (tapa) - With computer and network - Online via bluetooth or wifi - Online via the Internet Domino Game - Play with computer and network When playing online, you can replace up to 2 people with a computer. - Game 2 by 2 - Up to 4 players via the Internet Solitaire" Solitaire Spider Solitaire Freecell Solitaire "Stalactites" Solitaire Pyramid The ability to change the deck of cards or shirts. The ability to change the size of the cards. The ability to change the background in each individual game. The number of card games will increase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://strictgames.com/card-games.html

About

SmartPref Pro

Practice and play the card game Preferans offline or online with friends and AI. Offers a free version with core features and a subscription for advanced settings, custom decks, and competitive play.

Highlights
  • Single-player bot game
  • Online multiplayer
  • Advanced convention settings
  • Customizable decks
  • Preferans tutorials
  • Daily puzzles
Features
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Single player bot game does not require internet and remains free. Advanced convention settings and online game with friends or pro-bots is provided with a free trial period. Never played Preferans but want to learn? Do you play well but would you like to play better? Are you playing like a pro and want some real competition? Smartpref Pro is suitable for everyone who is interested in Preferans. Practice, or play with your friends over the Internet! This is what you get for free: * Game practice * Short course on Preferans * Misere of the Day - collection of preferans puzzles * User-friendly interface * Balanced bot algorithm Advanced features of Smartpref Pro - flexible settings for the conventions of Sochi, Leningrad or Rostov, two, three or four players, a wide selection of playing decks, including Atlasnie and German, play online with friends or pro-bots, public ratings, leaders board and much more is available by subscription with a free trial period of 3 days. IRGS rating: 18+

Screenshots

Board and card games4 screens
SmartPref Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartPref Pro at 69% against Board and card games's 47%. SmartPref Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (255 vs 34). Board and card games's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Board and card games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SmartPref Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPref Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPref Pro has 255 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Board and card games's written reviews are positive against 69% of SmartPref Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Board and card games ships an update every 5 days, SmartPref Pro weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Board and card games versus SmartPref Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard and card gamesSmartPref Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (34 ratings)4.8 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB206 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaksim KeninSmartPref OU

Customer experience

Board and card games

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative40.5%

SmartPref Pro

All ratings249 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative19.7%

Bugs and requests

Board and card games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SmartPref Pro

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Statistics reset after update
  • Game freezes after draw
  • Card display glitches
  • Frequent crashes
  • Game interruptions/freezing
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  • Settings reset
  • Russian language missing after reinstall
  • Paid version broken without WiFi
  • Game not starting
  • Unrealistic deal generation
  • Bots see all cards
  • Learning mode not working
  • Paid version reverts to free without internet
  • Game crashes on распасах
  • Animation is jerky
  • Card dragging is difficult
  • Tap detection issues
  • Random number generator is bad
  • Bullet length not fixed
  • Cannot change password
  • Paid version not purchasable

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to buy without subscription
  • Single purchase option
  • Translate chat between languages
  • Easier way to add players to private tables
  • Add Serbian/Greek variants
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  • Extend game time or get more lives by winning
  • Fix paid version to work offline
  • Fix bug with Russian language after reinstall
  • Make chat translate to English from Russian and vice versa

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Board and card games

One-time10
  • Buy 1000 gold$0.29
  • Buy 500 gold$0.49
  • Buy 2000 gold$0.49
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  • 5000 gold$0.99
  • 10000 gold$1.69
  • 20000 gold$2.99
  • 50000 gold$5.49
  • Buy 100000 gold$9.99
  • 250000 gold$24.00
  • 500000 gold$47.00
7 purchases

SmartPref Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Conventions, Decks, Online3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Conventions, Decks, Online3 Days trial$17.996 Months
One-time5
  • Small Credits Pack$2.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$4.99
  • 450 Energy$6.99
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  • Large Credits Pack$12.99
  • Premium Credits Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Board and card games free?
Board and card games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPref Pro free?
SmartPref Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Board and card games or SmartPref Pro?
SmartPref Pro is rated higher. Board and card games averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while SmartPref Pro averages 4.8 from 255 ratings.
Do Board and card games or SmartPref Pro have ads?
Both Board and card games and SmartPref Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Board and card games or SmartPref Pro?
Board and card games ships an update every 5 days, and SmartPref Pro weekly. Most recently, Board and card games was updated on November 11, 2026 and SmartPref Pro on November 11, 2026.

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