# Bridge Doddle vs Bridge Mentor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bridge Doddle at free with in-app purchases against Bridge Mentor's subscription. Bridge Doddle also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Bridge Mentor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (676 vs 59). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridge Doddle sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per month and Bridge Mentor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Bridge Doddle against 4.4 for Bridge Mentor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Mentor has 676 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Bridge Doddle's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bridge Mentor's.

Bridge Doddle ships an update every 4 months, Bridge Mentor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Doddle | Bridge Mentor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-doddle/id571617541/reviews) | **[4.4 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-mentor/id1475410652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **676** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klaus Maass](https://appshunter.io/developer/571617544) | [Eamonn and Ian llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/351040467) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Doddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-doddle/id571617541)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $26.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| 1400 - ACOL - Start set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 301 - SAYC - Engl - OPENINGS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 305 - SAYC - Engl - First Answer to Minor-/Major-Openings  - Bidding | $10.99 | one-time |
| 304 - SAYC - Engl - First Answer to Minor-/Major-Openings | $10.99 | one-time |
| 308 - SAYC - Engl - First rebid by opener | $10.99 | one-time |
| 309 - SAYC - Engl - First rebid by opener - bidding | $10.99 | one-time |
| 20070 - Suit Combinations 1 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 306 - SAYC -– Opening NT | $10.99 | one-time |
| AD 10182 - Ogust | $10.99 | one-time |
| 313 Takeout Double | $10.99 | one-time |
| Flat | $474.99 | one-time |


### Bridge Mentor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-mentor/id1475410652)

Practice and improve your bridge game with this app. Play rubber bridge against the computer or duplicate bridge with friends. Features include bidding explanations, hand profiles, and hints for card play.

**Highlights:** Play rubber bridge against computer, Play duplicate bridge against friends, Learn optimal bidding and play strategies, Extensive bridge help guides, Explanations of bidding options, Hints for card play, Convention bids highlighted

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hands - Monthly | $0.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand interface
- 🎓 Excellent learning tool for bridge skills
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay with replay functionality
- 📊 Ability to review hands and improve bidding
- ⚡ Smooth operation on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App Store connection/subscription verification issues
- 🐛 Frequent screen freezing requiring reinstall
- 📱 Text and UI elements too small to read
- 🤖 AI bidding logic inconsistent and confusing
- 🎲 Hand distribution often unfair (opponent gets better hands)

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to verify subscription despite active payment
- Repeated App Store connection failures
- Screen freezes every 6-7 games requiring reinstall
- Unresponsive technical support
- Phone reboot does not resolve connection issues

**Requested features**

- More complex bidding conventions (Blackwood, intermediate bids)
- Better hand information exchange through bidding conversation
- Universal card symbols instead of English abbreviations
- Larger, more readable text and UI elements
- Better instructions and onboarding for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Doddle free?

Bridge Doddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bridge Mentor free?

Bridge Mentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Doddle or Bridge Mentor?

Bridge Mentor is rated higher. Bridge Doddle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Bridge Mentor averages 4.4 from 676 ratings.

### Do Bridge Doddle or Bridge Mentor have ads?

Neither Bridge Doddle nor Bridge Mentor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Doddle or Bridge Mentor?

Bridge Doddle ships an update every 4 months, and Bridge Mentor every 10 days. Most recently, Bridge Doddle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bridge Mentor on October 18, 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.*