# iBridgePlus vs Spades

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBridgePlus at 81% against Spades's 46%. iBridgePlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 2.5K). Spades's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Spades holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of iBridgePlus's written reviews are positive against 46% of Spades's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, Spades monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBridgePlus | Spades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibridgeplus/id338994478/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id872912030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breva Bridge Card Game Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/338994481) | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) |

## 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


### Spades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id872912030)

A digital adaptation of the classic trick-taking card game. Play solo or with partners, bidding on the number of tricks you can win. Customize game rules, opponent difficulty, and visual elements.

**Highlights:** 3 or 4 player solo modes, 4 player partnership mode, Customizable bid and lead rules, Adjustable AI opponent aggression, Table and card appearance customization, In-app instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast game play
- 👍 Minimal advertisements
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Helps keep mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Partner doesn't understand nil bids
- 🐛 Partner overbids frequently
- 🐛 Partner doesn't protect nil bids
- 🐛 Partner makes poor card plays
- 🐛 Inconsistent in counting books

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring discrepancies
- Cards blocked by ads
- Freezing on last card
- Sounds always on after update

**Requested features**

- Allow confirmation for bidding entry box
- Automatic play for last card in suit
- Implement bid 10 get 200 feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBridgePlus free?

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

### Is Spades free?

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

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

Spades is rated higher. iBridgePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Spades averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do iBridgePlus or Spades have ads?

Spades shows ads; iBridgePlus does not.

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

iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spades monthly. Most recently, iBridgePlus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spades on October 12, 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.*