# Crazy 8s vs Cards

The clearest difference is rating: Crazy 8s at 4.7 against Cards's 3.5. Crazy 8s also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 44%). Cards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crazy 8s holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 387 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Crazy 8s's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cards's.

Crazy 8s ships an update every 2 months, Cards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy 8s | Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s/id466005002/reviews)** | [3.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-spit/id928924276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Paul Ervin](https://appshunter.io/developer/914337340) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy 8s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s/id466005002)

Experience a fast-paced card game against three AI opponents. Match cards by number, letter, or color, or use an 8 card to change the suit. Explore additional rules for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play against 3 computer opponents, Match number, letter, or color, Use 8 cards to switch colors, Play with Mau Mau rules, Includes special cards (Lose a Turn, Take a Card, Switchback)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Includes Mau Mau variation
- 🎨 Nice design and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow after recent update
- 🔊 Preferences not saved
- 🤖 Feels rigged or AI-driven

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't reset properly after winning
- Incorrect card behavior (e.g. 8s as first card)
- Difficulty distinguishing card colors

**Requested features**

- Adjustable game speed
- Manual card selection
- Multiplayer support
- Scoring and statistics


### Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-spit/id928924276)

Experience a fast-paced, two-player card game where the goal is to be the first to discard all your cards. Players play simultaneously, not taking turns, against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty.

**Highlights:** Two-player card game, Simultaneous play, Adjustable computer difficulty, Track win/loss records, Record fastest victory, Track longest winning streak

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 No ads mentioned positively
- 👍 Customizable difficulty meter
- 👍 Good user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Game is rigged
- 👎 Computer always wins
- 👎 Unfair rules
- 👎 Cards are too small
- 👎 Game gets stuck

**Reported bugs**

- Stack disappears
- Bot stopped working
- Game gets stuck when both decks run out
- Stack on the right disappears
- Bot still takes smaller pile when you win

**Requested features**

- Play one on one with a friend
- Play against friends or random opponents
- Friending and inviting players
- Online play with a friend
- Larger cards or easier to read


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy 8s free?

Crazy 8s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cards free?

Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy 8s or Cards?

Crazy 8s is rated higher. Crazy 8s averages 4.7 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while Cards averages 3.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do Crazy 8s or Cards have ads?

Crazy 8s shows ads; Cards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy 8s or Cards?

Crazy 8s ships an update every 2 months, and Cards every 6 weeks. Most recently, Crazy 8s was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cards on October 10, 2026.

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