# Play Nine vs String Flick

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Nine | String Flick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-nine-golf-card-game/id1567060312/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 358 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonfit America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560895820) | [Chirag Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197937881) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-nine-golf-card-game/id1567060312)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Club Member | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Club Membership | $12.99 | per year |
| 5 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 24K Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 440 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 52K Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 960 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 105K Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Love the original physical card game
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addicting!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Needs a one time purchase option
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Ads kill the game
- 🐛 Coding in this game is trash
- 🐛 Game freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add chat feature
- Implement a leveling system
- Allow offline practice against bots
- Add different game modes (easy, normal, hard)
- Extend to 6 player support


### String Flick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-flick/id6761744104)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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