Comparison

Play Nine vs String Flick

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

Head to head
About

Play Nine

This digital card game simulates golf, challenging players to achieve the lowest score by matching pairs and making Hole-In-Ones. Play with friends and family online or offline against AI, with customizable game settings for a fun experience.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer modes (Play With Friends, Global)
  • Offline AI opponent
  • In-game chat
  • Customizable game setup (players, holes)
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Airplane Mode compatible
Features
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Experience the best-selling golf game, Play Nine: The Card Game of Golf, now available on the App Store! Challenge your friends and family with our exciting multiplayer game modes (Play With Friends and Multiplayer) in this fun family game. Play Nine is a simple yet entertaining game that will keep you challenged for hours. Hone your skills in our offline mode against AI or compete in multiplayer against your friends and family. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Enjoy closed online games exclusively with your favorite people. Share the game code via text or any platform to get started. Keep the fun going with our new in-game chat feature. - Local mode for family games and friend games. - In-game chat feature available. - Custom game setup: choose the number of players (2-4) and holes (2-9). - Perfect for family time and fun family game nights. MULTIPLAYER Challenge Play Nine fans worldwide! Join existing games or create your own. - Online multiplayer games with players from around the globe. - In-game chat feature available. - Custom game setup: choose the number of players (2-4) and holes (2-9). OFFLINE Improve your skills by playing against the AI in our casual offline mode. - Unlimited FREE gameplay against the AI. - No time limits—resume your game anytime. - Ideal for offline play while traveling. - New offline game bots cater to every skill level. FEATURES - Easy to learn, simple to play. - A safe family golf game for everyone. - Collect coins by winning games and achieving milestones. - A perfect card game for the family—fun for all ages, including kids and adults. - Play offline in Airplane Mode or when you have no cell signal. GAMEPLAY Just like golf, the aim of Play Nine is to take as few strokes as possible. Limit your strokes by matching pairs and scoring a Hole-In-One. The player with the lowest score after 9 holes wins! Each player receives eight cards, with a discard pile and draw pile in the center. Players flip two cards face up to start. Moving clockwise, players can draw from the deck or discard pile and replace one of their cards. They can also flip a facedown card if they don't want the drawn card. The goal is to match vertical pairs to reduce strokes. The player with the lowest score wins the hole. For more detailed instructions, check the app or follow the in-game tutorial. Find the physical card game on our website or Amazon. Visit us on the web: https://www.playnine.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playninecardgame/
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About

String Flick

Features
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String Flick is a fast, skill-based arcade game where precision and timing decide the winner. Flick your pieces, aim carefully, and outplay your opponent in this addictive tabletop-style challenge. Whether you're competing against friends or testing your skills against AI, every match is quick, intense, and fun. Features Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay Easy to learn, hard to master. Just flick and score! Player vs Player Mode Challenge your friends on the same device and prove who’s better. Smart AI Opponent Play against a bot with adjustable difficulty levels. Custom Difficulty Choose your challenge level and improve your skills over time. Immersive Experience Background music controls Sound effects Vibration feedback Competitive Matches Win rounds, dominate the board, and celebrate victory! How to Play Drag and release to flick your piece Aim strategically to outplay your opponent Score more points to win the match Set fun challenges for the loser! Why You’ll Love It Quick matches – perfect for short breaks Local multiplayer fun Smooth and satisfying controls Clean and modern UI Great for all ages

Screenshots

Play Nine4 screens
String Flick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Flick at none against Play Nine's 21. String Flick also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Play Nine sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. String Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Nine ships an update every 3 weeks, String Flick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Play Nine versus String Flick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay NineString Flick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size358 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBonfit America IncChirag Patel

Bugs and requests

Play Nine

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes mid-game
  • Scoring issues and discrepancies
  • Disconnects from online games
  • Allows duplicate turns
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add chat feature
  • Implement a leveling system
  • Allow offline practice against bots
  • Add different game modes (easy, normal, hard)
  • Extend to 6 player support
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  • Provide game statistics
  • Add ability to rotate screen
  • Implement speed options for animations
  • Allow sharing of coins/tickets between players

String Flick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Play Nine

Subscriptions4
  • Club Member$4.991 Month
  • Club Member$6.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP Subscription$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Club Membership$12.991 Year
One-time17
  • 5 Tickets$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.99
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  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 160 Gems$1.99
  • 11K Coins$1.99
  • 15 Tickets$2.99
  • 15,000 Coins$2.99
  • Combo Deal$2.99
  • 20 Tickets$3.99
  • 20,000 Coins$3.99
  • 24K Coins$3.99
  • 440 Gems$4.99
  • 52K Coins$7.99
  • 960 Gems$9.99
  • 105K Coins$14.99
None

String Flick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play Nine free?
Play Nine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Flick free?
String Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Play Nine or String Flick have ads?
Both Play Nine and String Flick show ads.
Which is updated more often, Play Nine or String Flick?
Play Nine ships an update every 3 weeks, and String Flick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Play Nine was updated on October 29, 2026 and String Flick on October 24, 2026.

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