# Card Throwing! vs Shuffleboard Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: Card Throwing! at none against Shuffleboard Challenge's shown. Card Throwing! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Shuffleboard Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 24). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Throwing! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Card Throwing! against 4.5 for Shuffleboard Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 13K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Card Throwing! ships an update weekly, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Throwing! | Shuffleboard Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Throwing!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661)

Master the art of card throwing in this fun and engaging game. Draw paths to launch cards, smash targets like balloons and fruits, and aim for the bullseye. With endless levels and tablet support, it's designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to throw cards, Smash balloons and cut fruits, Hit the bullseye, Endless game levels, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Throwing! free?

Card Throwing! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Throwing! or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Card Throwing! is rated higher. Card Throwing! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Card Throwing! or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?

Shuffleboard Challenge shows ads; Card Throwing! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Card Throwing! or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Card Throwing! ships an update weekly, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, Card Throwing! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge on October 22, 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.*