Comparison

Trickster's Table vs NinetyNineCards

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

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About

Trickster's Table

Discover your next favorite card game with a clean interface for modern trick-taking challenges. Play against advanced AI opponents and enjoy a constantly growing library of games. Perfect for both experienced players and newcomers seeking endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Modern trick-taking games
  • Clean user interface
  • AI opponents with reinforcement learning
  • New games added frequently
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Features
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Looking for your next favorite card game? Look no further than Trickster's Table! Our app offers a clean interface for modern trick-taking games. Play against AI opponents trained with the latest in reinforcement learning algorithms. With many modern trick-taking games being added frequently, you'll always have a new game to master. Whether you're a seasoned card player or a newbie to the world of trick-taking games, Trickster's Table offers endless hours of entertainment. So why wait? Download our app today and join the millions of players who are enjoying the modern trick taking renaissance.

About

NinetyNineCards

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The card game everyone's been playing for generations — now on your iPhone and iPad with stunning visuals and full online multiplayer. 99 is deceptively simple with deep strategy. Players take turns playing cards that add to a running total. Push it past 99 and you lose a token. Lose all three and you're out. Last player standing wins. Special cards change everything. Reverse direction. Skip the next player. Slam the total to 99. Reset it to zero. Every card is a decision — play it now or save it for survival? NINE REGIONAL VARIANTS • Standard — 9 sets to 99, 4 reverses, 3 skips, K passes. • Chicago — Kings set to 99, nines skip, tens always subtract. • Hawaiian — Jacks set to 99, fives subtract 5. • Icelandic — Queens skip and chain! Sevens reverse with value. Aces reach 14. • Michigan — Nines and Kings swap powers. • Taiwanese — Five-card hands. Ace of Spades resets to 0. Queens swing ±20. • Baltimore — Steal cards! Sevens copy the last card played. One-eyed Jacks set to 99. • Nepal — Twos set to 99. Simple but brutal. • JBB — Icelandic plus a Joker, swapped values, and forced runs. TWO BEAUTIFUL CARD THEMES Classic Playing Cards: Traditional poker-style deck with elegant overlays showing each card's power — value badges, skip icons, reverse arrows. Premium feel. Stylized UNO-Style: Bold, vibrant, color-coded cards with huge effect text. Giant "SKIP", "REVERSE", "→99" labels readable at a glance. Perfect for new players. Switch themes anytime. Both update instantly when you change variants. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo vs AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • 2-6 players in a single game • Hard AI uses strategic lookahead with full variant awareness GAME CENTER MULTIPLAYER • Find Match — auto-match with randoms or invite friends • Quick Match — instant opponent, no waiting • Live Match — real-time simultaneous play • Party Codes — share a 6-letter code for private games • Turn-based — play at your own pace with push notifications • Leaderboards and achievements POLISHED TO PERFECTION • Smooth spring-physics card animations • Card flip effects with 3D rotation • Neon glow when total hits 99 • Real confetti on victories • Haptic feedback on every play • Portrait and landscape support • Full VoiceOver accessibility • Dark felt table with premium atmosphere Learn in seconds, master over a lifetime. Every variant rewards different strategies — save your 10s and reverses for the endgame, or slam 99 early and catch opponents off guard. Download now and find out why 99 has been a favorite at kitchen tables and game nights around the world.

Screenshots

Trickster's Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Trickster's Table at 3 against NinetyNineCards's —. Trickster's Table also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trickster's Table versus NinetyNineCards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrickster's TableNinetyNineCards
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDan BravenderIan SMITH

In-app purchases

None

Trickster's Table

No in-app purchases

None

NinetyNineCards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trickster's Table free?
Trickster's Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NinetyNineCards free?
NinetyNineCards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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