The Big Joker vs PG Spades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Big Joker
Experience a virtual interactive spades game with integrated video chat. Connect with friends and family while playing, discussing strategies, and keeping track of scores. Features include camera and microphone controls, and recognition of game-specific rules.
- Virtual interactive spades gameplay
- Integrated video chat
- Camera and microphone controls
- Trump card recognition (Big Joker, Little Joker, deuce of spades)
- Score and bid discussion
- Reneges recognition
- Spades lead option
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Download the first ever virtual interactive spades game! Play Spades and video chat. The Big Joker allows you to see and talk to your partner and opponents. Reconnect with friends and family. FEATURES: Camera on/off function Microphone on/off function Big Joker, Little Joker, deuce of spades are trump Discuss and set score or books to bid Recognizes reneges (4 books taken) Can lead with spades
PG Spades
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Enjoy the classic Spades card game on your mobile device! Play against smart AI opponents in this timeless trick-taking game. FEATURES: • Classic Spades gameplay • Play against intelligent AI opponents • Beautiful card designs • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • Track your wins and losses • Perfect for both beginners and experienced players HOW TO PLAY: Spades is a trick-taking card game for four players. The goal is to take at least the number of tricks (also known as "books") that you bid before play begins. Players bid a number of tricks they expect to win, and then play out the hand. Spades are always trump. Download now and enjoy hours of classic Spades entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Big Joker at none against PG Spades's shown. PG Spades's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Big Joker ships an update every 3 weeks, PG Spades every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Big Joker | PG Spades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joanne Spruill | Celtic Wards, LLC |
In-app purchases
The Big Joker
No in-app purchases
PG Spades
No in-app purchases
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