# Pitch vs Trickster Cards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trickster Cards at 71% against Pitch's 26%. Trickster Cards also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Pitch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pitch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Trickster Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trickster Cards holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Pitch's written reviews are positive against 71% of Trickster Cards's.

Pitch ships an update every 7 months, Trickster Cards every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitch | Trickster Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch/id366561888/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickster-cards/id982267355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) | [Trickster Cards, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/941418762) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitch/id366561888)

Customize your card game experience with adjustable point systems, player names, and victory conditions. Enjoy different game modes like Cut Throat and Classic Teams, with multiple card themes and wallpapers. Compete with friends online and track your progress on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Customizable point systems (4-13 points), Adjustable game settings (player names, victory conditions), Cut Throat and Classic Teams game modes, Multiple card themes and wallpapers, Online leaderboards for wins and losses, Multiplayer via Game Center, Built-in voice chat

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Comprehensive Pitch game
- 🤩 Great app for Pitch fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow performance and animations
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤯 Poor AI and computer player behavior
- 🤔 Scoring and gameplay issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not displayed correctly
- Incorrect scoring and point allocation
- Game freezes and crashes on resume
- Multiplayer not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial for new players
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Allow customization of player names
- Implement dark mode option
- Provide option to disable ads


### Trickster Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickster-cards/id982267355)

Play popular card games like Spades, Euchre, and Bridge with friends or live players. Customize rules to match your house preferences and enjoy cross-device compatibility. Connect with others through in-game chat and video calls.

**Highlights:** Play Spades, Euchre, Bridge, and more, Customize game rules, Match with live players by skill, Video chat with friends, Cross-device compatibility, In-game chat presets

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Trickster Chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Trickster Chips | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month VIP Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Trickster Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month VIP Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Spades Lessons | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12-Month VIP Pass | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great selection of card games
- 👥 Ability to play with friends and family
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Convenient for playing during lockdown
- 💬 Good communication options with chat and video

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Issues with ad display and removal
- 🤖 Subpar bot/computer player performance
- 🧠 Inconsistent or illogical card dealing/bidding
- 🕰️ Slow response times and long ad durations

**Reported bugs**

- Video and audio issues during gameplay
- Inability to rejoin games after disconnection
- Inconsistent card dealing and bot behavior
- Incorrect scoring and game mechanics
- Difficulty exiting or closing in-app ads

**Requested features**

- Customizable bidding conventions and scoring
- Option to view all cards after a hand is played
- Ability to undo accidental bids or card plays
- Separate queues for skilled and casual players
- More communication options beyond preset chat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitch free?

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

### Is Trickster Cards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pitch or Trickster Cards?

Trickster Cards is rated higher. Pitch averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Trickster Cards averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Pitch or Trickster Cards have ads?

Trickster Cards shows ads; Pitch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pitch or Trickster Cards?

Pitch ships an update every 7 months, and Trickster Cards every 3 months. Most recently, Pitch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trickster Cards on October 26, 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.*