# iBridgePlus vs PVBridge

iBridgePlus and PVBridge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of iBridgePlus's written reviews are positive against 47% of PVBridge's. iBridgePlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 69). PVBridge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBridgePlus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PVBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iBridgePlus against 4.3 for PVBridge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBridgePlus has 7.9K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of iBridgePlus's written reviews are positive against 47% of PVBridge's.

iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, PVBridge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBridgePlus | PVBridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridgeplus/id338994478/reviews)** | [4.3 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvbridge-contract-bridge/id1486106407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breva Bridge Card Game Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/338994481) | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) |

## What reviewers say

### iBridgePlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridgeplus/id338994478)

Play bridge offline with a powerful AI engine. Offers multiple game modes and bidding systems, with an assist mode for beginners. Customize bidding systems with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Offline bridge play, Advanced AI engine, Rubber, Chicago, Teams of Four modes, Assist mode for beginners, Multiple bidding systems support, Customizable bidding systems, In-app documentation and videos

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Hand Assist Top Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hand Top Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alter My System | $11.99 | one-time |
| Buy Assist Forever | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Customizable bidding system
- 👍 Excellent learning tool
- 👍 Helpful hints and explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent bidding and play by computer partner
- 🐛 Unrealistic card distributions
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when using 'Undo' feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to review bidding and all hands after play
- More customization options for bidding system
- Improved explanations for computer's bidding and play
- Undo/redo functionality for bidding and play


### PVBridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvbridge-contract-bridge/id1486106407)

Play contract bridge anytime with three AI opponents. Practice bidding systems and verify techniques with intelligent AI players. Enjoy a classic card game experience on multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Play contract bridge with AI, Practice bidding systems, Verify bridge techniques, AI players follow nature bidding rules, Alpha-Beta Pruning algorithm

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBridgePlus free?

iBridgePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PVBridge free?

PVBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBridgePlus or PVBridge?

iBridgePlus is rated higher. iBridgePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while PVBridge averages 4.3 from 69 ratings.

### Do iBridgePlus or PVBridge have ads?

PVBridge shows ads; iBridgePlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBridgePlus or PVBridge?

iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, and PVBridge every 2 months. Most recently, iBridgePlus was updated on September 26, 2026 and PVBridge on September 20, 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.*