# Crazy 8s+ vs Crazy Eights

Crazy 8s+ and Crazy Eights both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Crazy Eights's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crazy 8s+'s. Crazy Eights also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (23K vs 23). Crazy 8s+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Crazy Eights is free to download; Crazy 8s+ costs $2.99 up front. Crazy Eights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Crazy 8s+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crazy 8s+ against 4.8 for Crazy Eights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy Eights has 23K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Crazy 8s+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Crazy Eights's.

Crazy 8s+ ships an update every 5 months, Crazy Eights every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy 8s+ | Crazy Eights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s-plus/id498435003/reviews)** | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-card-games/id6464439483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **49.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 8 MB | 450 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy 8s+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s-plus/id498435003)

Experience a fast-paced card game with no ads or in-app purchases. Play against AI opponents, matching numbers, letters, or colors. Utilize special cards and Mau Mau rules for added strategic depth.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crazy Eights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-card-games/id6464439483)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with a fresh twist. Match cards by color or number to be the first to empty your hand. Compete on a leaderboard, utilize special cards, and enjoy fast-paced strategy.

**Highlights:** Match cards by color or number, Competitive leaderboard, Unique new rules and special cards, Progress through challenging tiers, Offline play, Wildcards (8s), Special cards: Reverse Ace, +2, Skip Queen

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgic card game experience
- 👍 Easy to learn and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads after every round
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Unclear if playing against AI or real players

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to undo card plays
- Inconsistencies in how draw 2 and 8 cards are handled
- Scores and player positions not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Option to play with fewer than 4 players
- Ability to disable hints and automatic card plays
- Ad-free version available for purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy 8s+ free?

Crazy 8s+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy Eights free?

Crazy Eights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy 8s+ or Crazy Eights?

Crazy 8s+ is rated higher. Crazy 8s+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Crazy Eights averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Crazy 8s+ or Crazy Eights have ads?

Crazy Eights shows ads; Crazy 8s+ does not.

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

Crazy 8s+ ships an update every 5 months, and Crazy Eights every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crazy 8s+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crazy Eights on October 28, 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.*