# SmartPref Pro vs Online Preference LiveGames

The clearest difference is ads: Online Preference LiveGames at none against SmartPref Pro's shown. Online Preference LiveGames also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SmartPref Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartPref Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Online Preference LiveGames sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Online Preference LiveGames holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPref Pro has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SmartPref Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Online Preference LiveGames's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartPref Pro ships an update weekly, Online Preference LiveGames every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPref Pro | Online Preference LiveGames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpref-pro/id1486093981/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online-preference-livegames/id1507192063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SmartPref OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/993408294) | [LLC Nanoflash](https://appshunter.io/developer/544287444) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartPref Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpref-pro/id1486093981)

Learn, practice, and play the card game Preferans against bots or friends. Offers a free version with essential features and a premium subscription for advanced options like online play and custom rules. Suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Single player bot game, Learn Preferans with a short course, Preferans puzzles (Misere of the Day), Advanced convention settings, Online play with friends or bots, Public ratings and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conventions, Decks, Online | $4.99 | per month |
| Conventions, Decks, Online | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Small Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Energy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Credits Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏽 Free version appreciated
- 👍🏽 Excellent game logic
- 👍🏽 Good for practice
- 👍🏽 Smart bots
- 👍🏽 Operative support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezing
- 🐛 Statistics reset after update
- 🐛 Game limits/energy system
- 🐛 Paid version issues offline
- 🐛 Inconsistent bot behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Statistics reset after update
- Game freezes after draw
- Card display glitches
- Frequent crashes
- Game interruptions/freezing

**Requested features**

- Option to buy without subscription
- Single purchase option
- Translate chat between languages
- Easier way to add players to private tables
- Add Serbian/Greek variants


### Online Preference LiveGames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online-preference-livegames/id1507192063)

Engage in a popular Russian card game with millions of real players. Enjoy various game modes, chat with opponents, and track your progress with achievements and ratings. Play anytime, anywhere, on your mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Multiple card game variations, Play with real people online, Chat and social features, Achievements and ratings system, Private tables with password, Quick game mode, Multiple login options

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Choice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discover The Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Start | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wide Opportunities | $6.99 | one-time |
| Freedom Actions | $12.99 | one-time |
| Great Reserve | $24.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $89.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Bargain | $139.99 | one-time |
| No Limits Game | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartPref Pro free?

SmartPref Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Online Preference LiveGames free?

Online Preference LiveGames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartPref Pro or Online Preference LiveGames?

Online Preference LiveGames is rated higher. SmartPref Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Online Preference LiveGames averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SmartPref Pro or Online Preference LiveGames have ads?

SmartPref Pro shows ads; Online Preference LiveGames does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartPref Pro or Online Preference LiveGames?

SmartPref Pro ships an update weekly, and Online Preference LiveGames every 2 months. Most recently, SmartPref Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Online Preference LiveGames on August 2, 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.*