Pinochle+ vs Double Deck Pinochle ‣
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pinochle+
Enjoy a classic card game with this ad-free and tracking-free application. Play single- or double-deck games with customizable options, including bidding and special scoring. The app is frequently updated with user-requested features and AI enhancements.
- No ads, tracking, or subscriptions
- Single- or double-deck play
- Configurable bidding options
- Meld and 'shoot the moon' scoring
- AI improvements
- User-suggested features
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This is a no-ads, no-tracking, no-subscriptions version of the first and most popular pinochle app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Play single- or double-deck with configurable options including meld bids and shoot the moon. Pinochle Plus is updated frequently with user-suggested features and AI improvements. To try before you buy, see our free, ad-supported Pinochle app. If you prefer, our other pinochle app with no advertising, Pinochle Gold, has more card backs and tabletops to choose from, and adds support for several languages. Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck of 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings and aces. The game consists of a repeating sequence of bidding (for the right to name the trump suit and optionally to pass cards), melding, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding various card combinations and by taking tricks. In this version, one human player (South) plays with a computer partner (North) and two computer opponents (West and East). BIDDING: Each player bids the number of points she thinks she can make with her hand. Player to the dealer's left is required to bid, and bidding proceeds to the left. Players who pass are out of the bidding for that hand. A typical high bid is 35 points (for 48 cards) or 60 (for 80 cards). High bidder names the trump suit for the hand and optionally exchanges cards with her partner. MELDING: Players get points by showing various card combinations. A run (or straight) in the trump suit is worth 15 points. Aces in all four suits is 10 points. Pinochle (queen of spades and jack of diamonds) is 4 points, or 30 points for double pinochle (two of each). TRICKS: Play begins with the high bidder, and proceeds around the table to the left, 4 cards per trick. Each trick has a winner, who gets 1 point per ace, ten or king. SCORING: If the high bidder fails to make the bid (his team's total meld plus trick points is less than the bid), the bid amount is subtracted from the team score. Play continues until one team goes out.
Double Deck Pinochle ‣
Experience a classic card game with solo play against smart bots or multiplayer matches online. Enjoy an interactive tutorial and customize your game with unique designs and avatars. Play for free with no signup required.
- Play against smart bots
- Online multiplayer with thousands of players
- Private tables for friends and family
- Interactive tutorial for new players
- Ranked games and global leaderboards
- Customizable designs and avatars
- Chat with other players
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Double Deck Pinochle card game classic • Solo and Multiplayer • Smart bots • Thousands of people to play with • Play online with friends • Interactive tutorial • Free and no signup required! Play Double Deck Pincochle to your heart's content with the official Double Deck Pincochle card game app from World of Card Games. Pair up with people by joining one of our tables, play by yourself against our bots, or create a private table and invite your friends and family to play. Our game is free to play and no signup is required. Double Deck Pinochle is a 4-player game where the players are split into 2 teams of 2 players. The goal of the game is to reach 500 points first. Points are earned through melding and trick-taking. Kings, Aces and 10s are each worth 1 point in a trick, and the last trick has a bonus of 2 points. Each team must score no less than 20 points in both melds and tricks to avoid penalties. At the start of the game, each player is dealt 20 cards, and the trump suit is determined by having each player bid. The highest bidder chooses the trump suit and must have a marriage (King and Queen) in that particular suit. Tricks are played in clockwise order, with players needing to play higher-ranking cards if possible. We're always open to suggestions, so feel free to reach out to us at https://worldofcardgames.com/double-deck-pinochle with suggestions for improvements. === FEATURES: === Play against the computer using our bots If you're new to a game, playing against others can feel intimidating. We always suggest playing against the computer before playing against other people. Our intelligent bots should be challenging enough, even for experienced players. === Play against other people online We have a great community of card players. People are generally really nice to each other, and you can always find an open table to join. Just click List of Tables to find a table to your liking. === Play against friends or family at a private table Meeting fellow card game enthusiasts online is nice, but nothing beats a game against friends or family. Start a private table and let your friends know about the table name to get them to join. === Ranked games and global leaderboards If you're serious about your card games or have a competitive streak, ranked games are for you. These games are reserved for more series players and will only be accessible to you once you've signed up and played 10 games. Ranked players have a chance to end up on the daily leaderboard. === Custom design and avatars Change the background and card design to something that suits you better. With 160+ different avatars, you're sure to be able to find one to your liking. === Join ongoing games and chat with other players Click List of Tables to join an ongoing game. There are always live players at the site, so you're sure to find someone to play with. You can even chat with other players once you've joined a game, but remember to be friendly! === Detailed statistics and hand histories Sign up to the site to be able to see detailed statistics. You can even save your hand history so you have a chance to analyze them later on!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pinochle+ at 77% against Double Deck Pinochle ‣'s 29%. Pinochle+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Double Deck Pinochle ‣'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On 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
Double Deck Pinochle ‣ is free to download; Pinochle+ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pinochle+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 484 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Pinochle+'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Double Deck Pinochle ‣'s.
Pinochle+ ships an update every 3 months, Double Deck Pinochle ‣ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinochle+ | Double Deck Pinochle ‣ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (484 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 484 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #72 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fishdog.net | Holger Sindbaek |
Customer experience
Pinochle+
Double Deck Pinochle ‣
Bugs and requests
Pinochle+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Partner passes good cards like aces and trumps
- Opponents seem to get better hands and meld
- Bidding and meld calculations are inconsistent
- Occasional crashes and freezes
Requested features
8 requests- Option to not pass cards
- Ability to bid in larger increments
- Show meld for all players at once
- Implement more realistic bidding and playing strategies
- Add online multiplayer mode
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- Allow players to choose their partners
- Add option to require 20 pointers to score
- Improve card layout to avoid obscuring important information
Double Deck Pinochle ‣
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pinochle+
No in-app purchases
Double Deck Pinochle ‣
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pinochle+ free?
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