# Spite & Malice vs Five Suits Connected

The clearest difference is price: Spite & Malice at Free against Five Suits Connected's $2.99. Spite & Malice also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1.3K). Five Suits Connected's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Spite & Malice is free to download; Five Suits Connected costs $2.99 up front. Spite & Malice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Five Suits Connected sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Spite & Malice against 4.6 for Five Suits Connected. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spite & Malice has 10K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Spite & Malice's written reviews are positive against 76% of Five Suits Connected's.

Spite & Malice ships an update every 2 months, Five Suits Connected every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spite & Malice | Five Suits Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spite-and-malice-classic-game/id336580901/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-suits-connected/id1350234511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Matt Gabriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350234510) |

## What reviewers say

### Spite & Malice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spite-and-malice-classic-game/id336580901)

Experience a unique solitaire-style card game where you race to play cards from your pile while strategically blocking your opponent. Customize your game with personalized cards and backgrounds. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels in single-player mode.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style card gameplay, Race to play cards, Block opponent's progress, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Three single-player difficulty levels, Optimized for iOS devices

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spiteful AI Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spiteful AI | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 🕹️ Nostalgic for those who played the physical card game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty levels not distinct enough
- 💰 Paid version doesn't remove ads
- 🤖 AI opponent makes questionable moves
- 🚧 Occasional freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during gameplay
- Ads get stuck and can't be closed
- Inconsistent behavior when playing certain card combinations

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play against friends
- More customization options for cards and backgrounds
- Ability to track progress and stats across devices


### Five Suits Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-suits-connected/id1350234511)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Play a popular turn-based card game online or offline. Compete with friends, family, or players worldwide in a game of strategy and low scores. The objective is to have the fewest points after all rounds.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Play against friends or strangers, Offline single-device play, Play against AI opponents, In-game messaging, Turn-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Log | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Card Protection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ask Computer for Help | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Suits Connected Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional
- 💡 Alternate scoring feature
- 👍 Great way to stay connected
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 Allows playing with family/friends remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, glitches
- 👎 Unintuitive, confusing interface
- 👎 Unable to invite friends
- 👎 Slow, unresponsive
- 👎 Visuals/graphics are underwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not showing up
- Turn not registering properly
- Scoring issues
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add computer player option
- Ability to arrange cards
- Add notification sounds
- Implement 'stepping away' feature
- Improve card visibility and sizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spite & Malice free?

Spite & Malice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Five Suits Connected free?

Five Suits Connected costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spite & Malice or Five Suits Connected?

Five Suits Connected is rated higher. Spite & Malice averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Five Suits Connected averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Spite & Malice or Five Suits Connected have ads?

Spite & Malice shows ads; Five Suits Connected does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spite & Malice or Five Suits Connected?

Spite & Malice ships an update every 2 months, and Five Suits Connected every 11 days. Most recently, Spite & Malice was updated on October 28, 2026 and Five Suits Connected on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*