Comparison

Niggle (Oh Hell) vs Oh Hell Arena

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Niggle (Oh Hell)

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
Currently charting
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If you're looking for the card game Oh Hell! then this is the app for you! It's got a powerful AI so you'll never have an easy game (I write AIs for a living!) and a huge range of customisable rule options to suit however you've traditionally played the game yourself. The AI players even have emotions and get happy and sad when they think they're going to make their bid or not. You can also play against your friends on their own devices over local WiFi or Bluetooth. For newcomers to the game, Niggle (also known as "Oh Hell") is an easy to learn card game in which you must try to guess how many tricks you are going to win each round. The fun comes from trying to get exactly the number of wins you guessed while stopping your opponents from achieving their target. For the latest news on all of my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!

About

Oh Hell Arena

Features
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Enter the Arena - Bid, Trick, Win! Oh Hell Arena brings the classic trick-taking card game - also known as Up and Down the River - to your phone with real online multiplayer. Bid exactly, win exactly: take more or fewer tricks than you bid and feel the sting. PLAY WITH FRIENDS, ANYWHERE Create a game, share the link or invite friends by name, and play together in real time - on iPhone or the web. Get a push notification the moment someone invites you. SMART BOTS, ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST Missing a player? Fill any seat with bots that always play at their best - a true challenge for experienced players and perfect practice for beginners learning the ropes. EVERY ROUND ON RECORD Full scoreboard with bid and trick tracking, a timeline graph of the whole match, and rich post-game stats. Edit past rounds, undo mistakes and review every deal. EARN YOUR REPUTATION Climb the global leaderboard, collect badges for outstanding performances, and track your personal stats across games and player groups. MADE FOR CARD PLAYERS Premium look and feel, satisfying sound effects, custom avatars, live games you can share with spectators, and quick resume of your last game. Download Oh Hell Arena - the classic Oh Hell experience, online at last.

Screenshots

Niggle (Oh Hell)4 screens
Oh Hell Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Oh Hell Arena at Free against Niggle (Oh Hell)'s $4.99. Niggle (Oh Hell)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Oh Hell Arena is free to download; Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99 up front. Oh Hell Arena sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Niggle (Oh Hell) asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Niggle (Oh Hell) versus Oh Hell Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiggle (Oh Hell)Oh Hell Arena
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorMarko Mijatovic

Bugs and requests

Niggle (Oh Hell)

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Game stops working after reaching 100 games
  • Opening screen freezes and closes
  • Cards played off-suit by AI when suit available
  • Inaccurate scoring calculations
  • Tricks awarded to wrong player
  • Slow card dealing animation
  • Network game functionality broken
  • Game confusion when dragging cards too fast

Requested features

16 requests
  • 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
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  • Classic UI option to revert from childish design
  • Ability to customize AI personality for each player
  • Straight card layout instead of curved
  • Better score board visibility and positioning
  • Joker and bower card support
  • Simultaneous bidding option
  • Ability to name opponents
  • Screen rotation support
  • Multiple scoring variant options
  • Adjustable AI difficulty levels
  • Round indicator during gameplay

Oh Hell Arena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Niggle (Oh Hell)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oh Hell Arena

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Niggle (Oh Hell) free?
Niggle (Oh Hell) costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oh Hell Arena free?
Oh Hell Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Niggle (Oh Hell) or Oh Hell Arena have ads?
Neither Niggle (Oh Hell) nor Oh Hell Arena shows ads.

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