iPitch vs Samba Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPitch
Experience the classic trick-taking card game, "Pitch" (also known as "Setback"), on your iPhone and iPad. Strategize your bids and trump suits to reach the winning score. Enjoy customizable gameplay options and play against AI or other players.
- Intuitive gameplay
- Multiplayer (Game Center, Bluetooth, WiFi)
- Play cutthroat or partners
- Multiple computer skill levels
- Personalize computer players
- Adjustable game speed and options
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The classic game of "Pitch", also known as "Setback" brought to the iPhone and iPad. Pitch is a strategy based trick-taking card game where each player attempts to get to the winning score (typically 7, 11 or 21) by winning points. Each player "bids" on the number of points they think they could win (either 2, 3 or 4). The winning bidder then chooses the trump suit for the round. The available points that may be won for a round are High, Low, Jack of trump and Game. Key features of "iPitch": - Simple, intuitive gameplay - Multiplayer using Game Center or locally over Bluetooth / WiFi - Play either cutthroat or in partners against the computer or other players online - Three different computer skill levels to play against - Personalize the computer players by choosing pictures from your picture library - Adjustable game play speed - Arrange the cards in your hand - Adjustable game play options such as: low point to owner or capturer; dealer can take the bid; smudge bid is enabled; you must win by two; and you must bid to win
Samba Game
Engage in strategic card gameplay with multiple variants of a popular melding game. Play against AI, friends online in real-time or asynchronously, and even create your own custom rules.
- Multiple Samba and Canasta variants
- Play against AI or friends online
- Real-time and turn-based multiplayer
- Create custom game rules
- Intuitive interface with animated cards
- Available in nine languages
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Deal yourself into Samba: outsmart computer rivals, play friends live or at your own pace, master beloved variants, and invent custom games with rules all your own. Samba is a rich and strategic member of the Canasta family, combining familiar melding gameplay with sequences, multiple decks, and exciting high-scoring possibilities. Whether you already love Canasta or are discovering this style of card game for the first time, Samba makes it easy to deal in and start playing. Learn at your own pace, challenge computer opponents, or gather friends around a flexible online table. PLAY YOUR WAY • Enjoy classic Samba and a wide selection of regional variants • Play popular Hand and Foot variants • Challenge computer players in solo games • Play online in real time or take turns at your own pace • Invite friends, add computer players, and manage your table • Create your own variant with custom rules and scoring • Share custom games with other players BUILT FOR CARD PLAYERS Animated, interactive cards and intuitive controls keep the table easy to follow. Quickly review open and completed melds, zoom in to inspect every card, and stay focused on strategy instead of bookkeeping. MORE THAN ONE WAY TO WIN Build melds, complete canastas, form Sambas, manage your hand, and decide exactly when to take the discard pile. Every round presents new choices, and every variant changes the strategy. From relaxed solo games to competitive multiplayer tables, Samba brings the wider Canasta family together in one polished card-playing experience. Available in nine languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Bosnian, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Arabic, and Persian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samba Game at 100% against iPitch's 32%. Samba Game also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). iPitch's advantage is ratings volume (338 vs 4) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). 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
Samba Game is free to download; iPitch costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samba Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPitch has 338 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of iPitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samba Game's.
iPitch ships an update fortnightly, Samba Game every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPitch | Samba Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (338 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 338 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Hebert | IYAD NAHAS |
Customer experience
iPitch
Samba Game
In-app purchases
iPitch
No in-app purchases
Samba Game
No in-app purchases
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