# iPitch vs Buck Pitch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buck Pitch at 100% against iPitch's 32%. Buck Pitch also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). iPitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Buck Pitch is free to download; iPitch costs $1.99 up front. Buck Pitch sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. iPitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buck Pitch holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPitch has 336 ratings behind it against 32, 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 Buck Pitch's.

iPitch ships an update fortnightly, Buck Pitch daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPitch | Buck Pitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipitch/id346892566/reviews) | **[4.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buck-pitch/id6791815317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Hebert](https://appshunter.io/developer/346892569) | [Bobs Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791815319) |

## What reviewers say

### iPitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipitch/id346892566)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Intuitive gameplay, Multiplayer (Game Center, Bluetooth, WiFi), Play cutthroat or partners, Multiple computer skill levels, Personalize computer players, Adjustable game speed and options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buck Pitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buck-pitch/id6791815317)

Experience a classic four-player trick-taking card game on your phone. Bid on points like High, Low, Jack, and Game, and aim to be the first to reach seven points. Play with friends, bots, or in ranked matches worldwide.

**Highlights:** Four-player trick-taking gameplay, Bid on High, Low, Jack, and Game points, Ranked matches and private rooms, Play against bots or friends, Partnership mode (2v2), Guided tutorial and rules reference

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Celebration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Sport Emotes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bad Beat Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Brain Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trash Talk Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Card Shark Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bluff Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silly Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reaction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sarcasm Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPitch free?

iPitch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buck Pitch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPitch or Buck Pitch?

Buck Pitch is rated higher. iPitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Buck Pitch averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do iPitch or Buck Pitch have ads?

Buck Pitch shows ads; iPitch does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPitch or Buck Pitch?

iPitch ships an update fortnightly, and Buck Pitch daily. Most recently, iPitch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Buck Pitch on October 25, 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.*