Comparison

theCHIVE vs 52Cards.App

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

Head to head
About

theCHIVE

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

Highlights
  • Daily dose of amusing photos and videos
  • Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity
  • Happy escape content
  • No politics or snarky humor
  • No news, purely entertainment
Features
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theCHIVE App is the most-downloaded humor app in iOS history. The content variety is a unique mix of Humor, Hotness, and Humanity. No long-winded articles, just your daily dose of the most amusing photos and videos the internet has to offer. - Content curated to be a happy escape - No politics or snarky humor - A little cleavage never hurt anybody - No news! We're here to entertain not inform For more information and to access our Terms of Use, please visit http://www.chivemediagroup.com/legal/terms/

About

52Cards.App

Enjoy a vast collection of classic card games, from solitaire variations to multiplayer trick-taking and rummy. Play solo, join quick games, or create private tables with friends and family. Features bots for solo play and custom deck options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple classic card games in one app
  • Solo, quick-play, and private table options
  • Bots available for solo play
  • Custom deck builder
  • Private lobbies for friends and family
  • Clean card-table design
Features
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Play solo, start a quick game, or join private tables with friends depending on the game mode. Whether you want a thoughtful hand of Bridge, a classic game of Spades, or a relaxing solitaire session, 52Cards.app gives you a growing card room in your pocket. All Games are Private in that no public access is allowed, only those people that you invite specifically via email. Included games and modes: Cassino ( Wippen, Basra, Tablanette and Pasur) Build and capture cards from the table in the classic scoring game. Play to 21 points and challenge friends or bots. Similar to Scopa (Not Gambling Game) Klondike Solitaire The timeless single-player solitaire game. Sort all 52 cards into four foundation piles by suit. Spider Solitaire A deeper solitaire challenge using 104 cards. Build complete King-to-Ace same-suit runs. FreeCell The classic skill-based solitaire game. Move all 52 cards to four foundation piles using free cells and alternating-color tableau play. Spades Classic partnership trick-taking with bidding, broken spades, and race-to-500 scoring. Hearts Avoid hearts and the Queen of Spades, or take the risk and shoot the moon. Gin Rummy Draw, discard, build melds, reduce deadwood, knock, or go gin in this 2-player classic. Concentration Flip cards, find matching pairs, and test your memory. Bridge Partnership contract bridge with bidding, declarer play, defense, and rubber bridge scoring. Card Sudoku A card-styled 9×9 Sudoku experience using A–9 card values with solo practice and private challenges. Card Artillery A 2-player turn-based tank battle where cards unlock special abilities, blasts, heals, and more. Open Table A free-play card sandbox. Shuffle, deal, drag, arrange cards, and play your own way. Card Mahjong The layered matching solitaire game with a Mahjong twist. Clear all open card pairs from the stacked board by uncovering and matching them strategically. Why players like 52Cards.app: • Multiple classic card games in one place • Solo, quick-play, lobby, and private-table options • Great for casual play, learning, and friendly competition • Clean card-table design for desktop and mobile • Bots available in supported games when seats are open • Growing collection of card games and card-inspired games 52Cards.app is designed for people who love cards — from solitaire players and poker fans to trick-taking, memory, casino, and classic tabletop players. Experience the "Velvet Strategy" Every interaction is tactile. From the soft "slap" of a card on felt to the satisfying sweep of a capture, our custom-engineered sound packs provide an immersive experience that standard apps can’t match. Features Built for Players: • PRIVATE LOBBIES: Generate a room code and invite friends or family. No public matchmaking, just your inner circle. • BOT AUTO-FILL: Never let a missing player stop the game. Seamlessly add bots to fill the table. • CUSTOM DECK BUILDER: Personalize your game by uploading your own card images for a truly unique deck. • REAL-TIME REACTIONS: Communicate during the heat of the game with our integrated emoji reaction system. • TRUE CROSS-PLATFORM: Whether you’re on mobile, tablet, or desktop, our responsive React-based UI ensures a perfect view of the table. Design your deck. Set your strategy. Host your game. Download 52cardsApp and bring the card table home.

Screenshots

theCHIVE4 screens
52Cards.App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 52Cards.App at none against theCHIVE's shown. 52Cards.App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). theCHIVE's advantage is ratings volume (168K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 52Cards.App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

52Cards.App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
theCHIVE versus 52Cards.App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheCHIVE52Cards.App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (168K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings168K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChive Media Group, LLCHELPINGYOURGEEKS, LLC

Customer experience

theCHIVE

All ratings167,892 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews496 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative72.4%

52Cards.App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

theCHIVE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Redirects to App Store or other sites
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Restore previous app functionality

52Cards.App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

theCHIVE

Subscriptions3
  • Support$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year
2 purchases

52Cards.App

One-time2
  • Deck Token$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is theCHIVE free?
theCHIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 52Cards.App free?
52Cards.App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or 52Cards.App?
52Cards.App is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while 52Cards.App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do theCHIVE or 52Cards.App have ads?
theCHIVE shows ads; 52Cards.App does not.

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