# Niggle (Oh Hell) vs Dawnmaker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dawnmaker at 100% against Niggle (Oh Hell)'s 42%. Dawnmaker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Niggle (Oh Hell)'s advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99 and Dawnmaker $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dawnmaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Niggle (Oh Hell) has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Niggle (Oh Hell)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Dawnmaker's.

Niggle (Oh Hell) ships an update every 6 months, Dawnmaker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Niggle (Oh Hell) | Dawnmaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niggle-oh-hell/id386151503/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnmaker/id6747272900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [Acram Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257) |

## What reviewers say

### Niggle (Oh Hell)

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

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Card (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


### Dawnmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnmaker/id6747272900)

A solo strategy game blending city building and deck building mechanics. Rebuild a world shrouded in toxic smog by constructing buildings, acquiring powerful cards, and upgrading your lighthouse to reclaim lost lands and technologies.

**Highlights:** City building mechanics, Deck building gameplay, Resource management, Lighthouse upgrades, Smog reclamation, Technology recovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Niggle (Oh Hell) free?

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

### Is Dawnmaker free?

Dawnmaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Dawnmaker is rated higher. Niggle (Oh Hell) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dawnmaker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Niggle (Oh Hell) or Dawnmaker have ads?

Neither Niggle (Oh Hell) nor Dawnmaker shows ads.

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

Niggle (Oh Hell) ships an update every 6 months, and Dawnmaker daily. Most recently, Niggle (Oh Hell) was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dawnmaker on October 6, 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.*