# Niggle (Oh Hell) vs Maracaibo Digital

The clearest difference is price: Niggle (Oh Hell) at $4.99 against Maracaibo Digital's $7.99. Niggle (Oh Hell) also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). Maracaibo Digital's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 15). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99 and Maracaibo Digital $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Niggle (Oh Hell) against 3.5 for Maracaibo Digital. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 51 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.

Niggle (Oh Hell) ships an update every 6 months, Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Niggle (Oh Hell) | Maracaibo Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niggle-oh-hell/id386151503/reviews) | **[3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [Spiralburst Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253795262) |

## What reviewers say

### Niggle (Oh Hell)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niggle-oh-hell/id386151503)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Card, #174 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

This app offers a digital version of the trick-taking card game Oh Hell! (also known as Niggle). It features a challenging AI with emotional responses, customizable rules, and local multiplayer options via WiFi or Bluetooth. Learn to accurately bid on the number of tricks you'll win each round.

**Highlights:** Challenging AI opponent, Customizable rule options, Emotional AI players, Local WiFi multiplayer, Local Bluetooth multiplayer, Trick-taking card game

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent AI gameplay and strategy depth
- ⚙️ Highly customizable game rules and scoring options
- 🎯 Faithful recreation of the classic card game
- 👥 Great for practicing real-life game skills
- 📊 Tracks game statistics and high scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Game crashes mid-hand or mid-game
- 😕 Childish UI design in recent updates
- 🔊 Unmutable sound effects and voices
- 🎨 Poor card visibility and contrast

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during gameplay
- Game freezes when changing settings
- Sound mute button doesn't work properly
- Cards disappear mid-game
- Save game doesn't restore to correct position

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer with friends via Facebook or network
- Ability to play with 3-5 players instead of just 4
- Variable hand sizes (1-13 cards and back down)
- Speed control for card animations
- No Trump option when Ace is turned as trump card


### Maracaibo Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089)

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the Caribbean. Upgrade your ship, complete quests, and battle opponents. Strategize with hundreds of unique cards on a dynamic board that changes each round.

**Highlights:** Interactive tutorial, Solo play against Automa, Pass and play multiplayer, Campaign Mode with permanent changes, Includes 'La Armada' expansion cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful board game adaptation
- 👍 Good tutorial
- 👍 Thematic music
- 👍 Smooth gameplay (when not buggy)
- 👍 Helpful developers (on Discord)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unplayable due to bugs
- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 Missing AI opponents
- 🐛 Limited undo functionality
- 🐛 Poorly managed screen real estate

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck in portrait/landscape orientation
- Game freezes or locks up
- Screen locked, half the game off-screen
- Cannot scroll down to see the bottom of the board
- Card drawing issues

**Requested features**

- Add computer AI opponents
- Implement online multiplayer (real-time and asynchronous)
- Add undo/restart turn functionality
- Include a back button in the tutorial
- Improve handling of larger system fonts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Niggle (Oh Hell) free?

Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maracaibo Digital free?

Maracaibo Digital costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Niggle (Oh Hell) or Maracaibo Digital?

Maracaibo Digital is rated higher. Niggle (Oh Hell) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Maracaibo Digital averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Niggle (Oh Hell) or Maracaibo Digital have ads?

Neither Niggle (Oh Hell) nor Maracaibo Digital shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Niggle (Oh Hell) or Maracaibo Digital?

Niggle (Oh Hell) ships an update every 6 months, and Maracaibo Digital every 7 months. Most recently, Niggle (Oh Hell) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Maracaibo Digital on November 3, 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.*