# Spades+ vs Spades Royale

The clearest difference is ads: Spades Royale at none against Spades+'s shown. Spades Royale also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and chart position (#53 vs #163). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spades+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Spades Royale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spades+ against 4.8 for Spades Royale. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182K and 176K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Spades+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Spades Royale's.

Spades+ ships an update monthly, Spades Royale every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades+ | Spades Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id467280605/reviews)** | [4.8 (176K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-royale/id1253406625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 176K |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#53** |
| Size | 156 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A Star Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/309679509) | [Beach Bum Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076918346) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id467280605)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Family, #181 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This is a free, multiplayer and solo card game that offers a realistic experience with smart AI opponents. It features achievements, extensive statistics, and automatic game saving for uninterrupted play. Enjoy a fast, stable, and fun card game experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer and solo play, Extensive statistics tracking, Achievements system, Challenging AI opponents, Automatic game saving, Simple tutorial for beginners

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A-Star VIP Membership Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| A-Star VIP Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| A-Star VIP Membership Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 25 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (1 Day) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (7 Days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (30 Days) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Enjoyable experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI partner plays poorly
- 🐛 Rigged card dealing
- 🐛 Overwhelming ads
- 🐛 Unfair matchmaking
- 🐛 Frequent player quitting

**Reported bugs**

- AI partner sabotaging nil bids
- Inconsistent point scoring
- Inability to exit ads during gameplay
- Freezing/crashing during ads

**Requested features**

- More game mode options
- Ability to block/report players
- Customizable game settings
- Improved AI partner behavior
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


### Spades Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-royale/id1253406625)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Board, #110 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

Play a classic trick-taking card game online with millions of players. Enjoy various modes, including solo and multiplayer, with unique tables and designs. Train your brain, master bidding, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Live online multiplayer gameplay, Solo and partner modes, Competitive leaderboards, Hourly and daily coin bonuses, Blind Nil and Nil bets, Game progression and achievements, In-game chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Royal Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and presentation
- ⚖️ Balanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspicion of bots/AI players
- 🤑 Monetization issues and unfair practices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏰ Repetitive and short games
- 🤯 Frustrating partner/teammate behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during gameplay
- Coins disappearing or not being awarded properly
- Inconsistent and buggy UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add ability to play with friends
- Improve matchmaking and skill-based pairing
- Provide more transparency on game mechanics
- Revise scoring and payout system to be more fair


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades+ free?

Spades+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spades Royale free?

Spades Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spades+ or Spades Royale?

Spades+ is rated higher. Spades+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Spades Royale averages 4.8 from 176K ratings.

### Do Spades+ or Spades Royale have ads?

Spades+ shows ads; Spades Royale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spades+ or Spades Royale?

Spades+ ships an update monthly, and Spades Royale every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spades+ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spades Royale on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spades+ or Spades Royale?

Spades+ currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Spades Royale at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*