Comparison

RookSC vs Blackbird!

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

Head to head
About

RookSC

Track your Rook card game matches with this digital scorecard. Record every hand, including bids, trump, and partners. The app automatically manages the deal and keeps track of the current score.

Highlights
  • Track Rook matches
  • Record bids and trump
  • Log partners in Call Partner mode
  • Automatic deal tracking
  • Score tracking
  • No pencil or paper needed
Features
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This is not a Rook game — RookSC is a scorecard app for tracking your Rook matches. Keep a full record of every hand — bids, trump, and partners (for Call Partner mode). RookSC always knows who deals next and who's winning. No pencil or paper required. ----- Privacy Policy: https://www.sykosoft.net/rooksc/#privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blackbird!

Experience a classic trick-taking card game with customizable rules and competitive AI. Bid strategically, take tricks, and achieve your goals to win. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Classic trick-taking gameplay
  • Customizable rule sets
  • AI opponents
  • Achievement system
  • Detailed statistics tracking
  • Multiple rule variations
Features
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This game is similar to the classic ROOK® card game*. Play the classic trick-taking game you remember, with the rules you grew up playing. Bid for the chance to call trump, work with your computer partner to take point cards, and make your bid without getting set. PLAY YOUR WAY Start with Kentucky Discard or Western Wyoming rules, or customize the game to match the way your family plays. Blackbird supports a wide variety of rule options, including: • 1s worth 15 points • Low, high, or 10.5 Blackbird • Playing without the Blackbird • Allowing the Blackbird to be played at any time • Winning bidder leads • Red 1 worth 30 points • Adjustable winning score • Bonus for taking the most tricks • Different nest and bidding rules • And more CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Play against computer players at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty. You can even choose separate difficulty levels for your opponents and your partner. Easy players make some of the mistakes a beginner might make. Medium provides a balanced challenge, while Hard uses a more advanced strategy to think through possible hidden cards before bidding and playing. The computer plays by the same information you do. It doesn't peek at hidden cards. LEARN AS YOU PLAY New to the game or need a refresher? Helpful tips introduce the game as you play and explain what's happening without getting in your way. TRACK HOW YOU PLAY See detailed statistics for your games, with results tracked separately by difficulty level. Complete achievements and see how your play develops over time. Whether you grew up playing with family, learned at church, or just love trick-taking card games, Blackbird lets you play the version you remember. * This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with Hasbro, Inc. ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.

Screenshots

RookSC4 screens
Blackbird!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RookSC at Free against Blackbird!'s $2.99. RookSC also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Blackbird!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 30%). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RookSC is free to download; Blackbird! costs $2.99 up front. RookSC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Blackbird! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackbird! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbird! has 7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of RookSC's written reviews are positive against 71% of Blackbird!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RookSC ships an update every 6 days, Blackbird! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
RookSC versus Blackbird!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRookSCBlackbird!
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews70.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS27.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin BowesR. Don Wilson

Customer experience

RookSC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative56.7%

Blackbird!

All ratings7,006 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral13.9%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

RookSC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blackbird!

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Forced to take bid even when undesirable
  • Inability to reverse trump or discard mistakes
  • Inconsistent card dealing
  • Multiplayer crashes and glitches
  • Themes and settings not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Option to call your own partner
  • Ability to shoot the moon
  • Customizable nest size
  • More rule variations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RookSC

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.993 Months
2 purchases

Blackbird!

One-time2
  • Christmas Theme$0.99
  • Independence Day Theme$0.99

Questions

Is RookSC free?
RookSC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackbird! free?
Blackbird! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RookSC or Blackbird!?
Blackbird! is rated higher. RookSC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blackbird! averages 4.7 from 7K ratings.
Do RookSC or Blackbird! have ads?
Neither RookSC nor Blackbird! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RookSC or Blackbird!?
RookSC ships an update every 6 days, and Blackbird! every 2 months. Most recently, RookSC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blackbird! on October 23, 2026.

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