Comparison

Trickster's Table vs Pagoda Plus

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

Head to head
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

Pagoda Plus

Experience a digital version of the classic four-player trick-taking card game. Play with friends online or practice against advanced AI opponents. Features include customizable lobbies, multiple bot options, and detailed player statistics.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with invite codes
  • AI opponents (ML and rule-based)
  • Two card deck styles
  • Full Tichu rules implementation
  • Player profiles and game stats
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Pagoda is a digital implementation of Tichu, the classic four-player partnership trick-taking card game. Play online with friends or practice against AI opponents powered by a neural network trained on millions of human games. Features: - Multiplayer lobbies with invite codes — play with 1-4 humans, bots fill empty seats - ML bot (TichuNet) and rule-based bot options - Two card deck styles: Classic text and illustrated Pagoda deck - Full Tichu rules: Grand/Small Tichu calls, card pushing, bombs, Dragon gifts, double victories - Player profiles with game stats tracking - Works on iPhone and iPad Pagoda is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Tichu trademark holders.

Screenshots

Trickster's Table4 screens
Pagoda Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trickster's Table at none against Pagoda Plus's 1. Trickster's Table also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, rating 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. Pagoda Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trickster's Table asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trickster's Table against 5.0 for Pagoda Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trickster's Table has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trickster's Table versus Pagoda Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrickster's TablePagoda Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDan Bravenderliqpil.com

Customer experience

Trickster's Table

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pagoda Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trickster's Table

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pagoda Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Trickster's Table free?
Trickster's Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pagoda Plus free?
Pagoda Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trickster's Table or Pagoda Plus?
Pagoda Plus is rated higher. Trickster's Table averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pagoda Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Trickster's Table or Pagoda Plus have ads?
Pagoda Plus shows ads; Trickster's Table does not.

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