Comparison

Bridge Doddle vs BJ Bridge

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

Head to head
About

Bridge Doddle

Master bridge with a unique flashcard system. Test your knowledge, get instant feedback, and let the app adapt to your learning pace. Access a vast library of card sets covering all levels and systems, or subscribe for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Adaptive flashcard learning
  • Instant learning checks
  • Self-grading system
  • Progress counter
  • Extensive card catalogue
  • Subscription for all card sets
Features
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Whether you are just learning bridge or you want to perfect your game, the world's only Bridge Doddle flash card system is your ideal companion. Answer the question on the front of the card, turn it over and compare your answer. This gives you an instant learning check. You then grade yourself within the five available steps. The more certain you are about the answer, the less frequently the card is repeated, while the answers you find more difficult are repeated more frequently. A counter indicates your learning progress. The app is delivered with an initial set of cards. You can order further sets from a large catalogue covering a wide range of topics, designed for all systems and levels of difficulty. It couldn't be easier. We hope you have a lot of fun, and look forward to your feedback. Simply click on the bear in the app to reach our home page. The app is delivered with your first set of cards. You can order further sets from a large catalogue covering a wide range of topics, designed for all systems and levels of difficulty. It couldn't be easier. We hope you have a lot of fun, and look forward to your feedback. Simply click on the bear in the app to reach our home page. Train, test and learn for one year. Instead of buying card sets individually, you can sign up for a subscription and access all of the card sets in the catalogue at no additional cost. A subscription automatically renews for the same subscription period if it is not cancelled using the ‘Subscription Manager’ at least 24 hours before expiry. The charge for the renewed subscription period is deducted from the user’s iTunes account 24 hours before the end of the previous period. A subscription only ends when the subscription period lapses and cannot be terminated before this point. Deleting the app does not end the subscription! Further terms of use: http://www.bridgedoddle.com/imprint-app.html

About

BJ Bridge

Learn and play duplicate bridge with customizable bidding systems and conventions. Connect with other players, create your own deals, and analyze hands from club websites. Offers options for beginners and experienced players alike.

Highlights
  • Learn and improve bridge skills
  • Connect with other players
  • Customizable bidding systems (SAYC, Acol, Benji Acol)
  • Extensive convention options
  • Create and load custom deals
  • Analyze hands from club websites
  • Convention Card wizard
Features
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Learn bridge as a novice or improve your bridge as a seasoned player. Connect up with other duplicate bridge players. In-app purchases let you upgrade to the Pro version with a full choice of advanced bidding features. Optionally subscribe to remove ads. Use the "Upgrade" button in the HELP panel to access these subscriptions. Unlimited random deals are free. Download hands and double dummy results from your club’s BridgeWebs website. [Use option "Load"; then "Web search to find deals"; find your your club site; go to your results page; touch the "Hands" tab, then touch "Download as Pbn"]. Or use the preloaded CLUB-SESSION-SAMPLES to compare you play with actual results of a club session. Create your own deals [Use option "Load"; then "New Manual Deal" or "Amend Manual Deal"]. This app offers a choice of Standard American Yellow Card (SAYC), simplified Acol (EBU) system for beginners or Benji Acol. For any Pro bidding style, choose optional conventions: 5-card majors, Benji weak and strong twos, ELH two-suited overcall, ASPTRO 1NT defence or Landy 1NT defence, Roman Key Card Blackwood, standard Blackwood, Gerber, Quantitative 4NT, Baron 3C ‘Normal’ Stayman or Puppet, Stayman, Jacoby 2NT 1-suit support, Truscott 2NT 1-suit doubled support, Ogust responses, Inverted minors, Unassuming Cue Bid, Splinter, Strong jump overcall, Weak take-out choices. There is also a choice of weak or strong 2-level opening bids for each suit, selection of preferred high card point ranges for weak or strong 1NT and 2NT bids and control of ‘bidding aggression level’ during contested auctions. **Note for BEGINNERS and improvers: turn off any convention you do not recognise and set "aggression" to low. You will find the bidding easier to follow! Experienced players can make full use of the Convention Card wizard. If you find any problem or have queries / suggestions, please email Helen at bjsoftware42@gmail.com

Screenshots

Bridge Doddle2 screens
BJ Bridge1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bridge Doddle at none against BJ Bridge's shown. Bridge Doddle also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). BJ Bridge's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Bridge Doddle sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per month and BJ Bridge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BJ Bridge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Bridge Doddle's written reviews are positive against 77% of BJ Bridge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridge Doddle ships an update every 4 months, BJ Bridge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bridge Doddle versus BJ Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridge DoddleBJ Bridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (59 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKlaus MaassHelen Fordred

Customer experience

Bridge Doddle

All ratings59 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

BJ Bridge

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative17.9%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Bridge Doddle

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$26.991 Month
  • Subscription$179.991 Year
One-time11
  • 1400 - ACOL - Start set$0.99
  • 301 - SAYC - Engl - OPENINGS$9.99
  • 305 - SAYC - Engl - First Answer to Minor-/Major-Openings - Bidding$10.99
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  • 304 - SAYC - Engl - First Answer to Minor-/Major-Openings$10.99
  • 308 - SAYC - Engl - First rebid by opener$10.99
  • 309 - SAYC - Engl - First rebid by opener - bidding$10.99
  • 20070 - Suit Combinations 1$10.99
  • 306 - SAYC -– Opening NT$10.99
  • AD 10182 - Ogust$10.99
  • 313 Takeout Double$10.99
  • Flat$474.99
3 purchases

BJ Bridge

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Ads Free Subscription$0.492 Months
  • Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$4.491 Year

Questions

Is Bridge Doddle free?
Bridge Doddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BJ Bridge free?
BJ Bridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bridge Doddle or BJ Bridge?
BJ Bridge is rated higher. Bridge Doddle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while BJ Bridge averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Bridge Doddle or BJ Bridge have ads?
BJ Bridge shows ads; Bridge Doddle does not.
Which is updated more often, Bridge Doddle or BJ Bridge?
Bridge Doddle ships an update every 4 months, and BJ Bridge every 2 months. Most recently, Bridge Doddle was updated on October 15, 2026 and BJ Bridge on October 14, 2026.

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