# Blackbird! vs Rook+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rook+ at none against Blackbird!'s 2. Blackbird!'s advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 234) and chart position (#6 vs #77). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Blackbird! costs $2.99 and Rook+ $2.99 up front. Blackbird! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rook+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Blackbird! against 4.7 for Rook+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbird! has 7K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Blackbird!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Rook+'s.

Blackbird! ships an update every 2 months, Rook+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbird! | Rook+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbird/id563960217/reviews) | [4.7 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rook-plus/id1425547915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #77 |
| Size | 38 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R. Don Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/563960220) | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbird/id563960217)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Casino, #27 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic trick-taking card game with customizable rules and competitive AI. Bid strategically, take tricks, and achieve your goals to win. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Classic trick-taking gameplay, Customizable rule sets, AI opponents, Achievement system, Detailed statistics tracking, Multiple rule variations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Independence Day Theme | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Customizable rules
- 👍 Accurate to real Rook game
- 👍 Great for practicing Rook skills
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Partner AI plays poorly
- 🐛 Opponents seem to have unfair advantage
- 🐛 Inability to continue saved games
- 🐛 Rook card not played correctly
- 🐛 Buggy multiplayer experience

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to take bid even when undesirable
- Inability to reverse trump or discard mistakes
- Inconsistent card dealing
- Multiplayer crashes and glitches
- Themes and settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play with friends
- Option to call your own partner
- Ability to shoot the moon
- Customizable nest size
- More rule variations


### Rook+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rook-plus/id1425547915)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Experience a classic trick-taking card game with a special deck. Features color-blind friendly design, detailed rules for dealing, bidding, and trick-taking. Aim to be the first team to reach 300 points.

**Highlights:** Special Rook card deck, Color-blind friendly design, Detailed bidding and trump naming, Trick-taking mechanics, Point scoring and winning conditions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbird! free?

Blackbird! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rook+ free?

Rook+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbird! or Rook+?

Blackbird! and Rook+ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7K and 234 ratings respectively.

### Do Blackbird! or Rook+ have ads?

Neither Blackbird! nor Rook+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbird! or Rook+?

Blackbird! ships an update every 2 months, and Rook+ every 4 months. Most recently, Blackbird! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rook+ on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blackbird! or Rook+?

Blackbird! currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Rook+ at #77. 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.*