# Ultimate 500 vs Crazy Eights

The clearest difference is price: Crazy Eights at Free against Ultimate 500's $0.99. Crazy Eights also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (61% vs 34%). Ultimate 500's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Crazy Eights is free to download; Ultimate 500 costs $0.99 up front. Crazy Eights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Ultimate 500 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crazy Eights holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy Eights has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Ultimate 500's written reviews are positive against 61% of Crazy Eights's.

Ultimate 500 ships an update every 2 weeks, Crazy Eights monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate 500 | Crazy Eights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500/id641417505/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-classic-cards/id1344683753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Deitch](https://appshunter.io/developer/641417508) | [Linda Mottley](https://appshunter.io/developer/764900884) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate 500

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-500/id641417505)

Experience the classic 500 card game with advanced AI opponents and online multiplayer. Customize rules, personalize your game table, and track your progress with leaderboards. Play with friends locally or globally.

**Highlights:** AI opponents, Pass and play multiplayer, Online multiplayer with friends, Customizable game rules, Personalized card table, Leaderboards, Undo and suggest features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crazy Eights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-classic-cards/id1344683753)

Enjoy a classic card game experience offline, designed for relaxation and mental stimulation. Match cards by suit or rank to be the first to empty your hand. Customize rules and enjoy a beautifully designed interface.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Smart AI opponents, Customizable rules, Clean card design, Calming backgrounds, Automatic scoring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic game
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair gameplay/cheating AI
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Small card text/visuals

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not dealing properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incorrect card behavior
- Scoring/progression bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings
- Improved scoring/stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate 500 free?

Ultimate 500 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy Eights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate 500 or Crazy Eights?

Crazy Eights is rated higher. Ultimate 500 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Crazy Eights averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Ultimate 500 or Crazy Eights have ads?

Crazy Eights shows ads; Ultimate 500 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate 500 or Crazy Eights?

Ultimate 500 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crazy Eights monthly. Most recently, Ultimate 500 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crazy Eights on November 2, 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.*