Comparison

2 Player Spades vs PG Spades

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

Head to head
About

2 Player Spades

Features
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2 Player Spades is a variant of the popular trick-taking card game called Spades, which is typically played with four players in teams of two. In 2 player spades, as the name suggests, there are only two players competing against each other. There is no deal in 2 player Spades. Each player draws a top card and decide if they want to keep that card. If they keep it, they put the second card face down in a discard pile. But if the player decides not to keep the first card, they put the card face down in a discard pile. Then, they draw and keep the second card automatically. The building of the hand continues until each player has 13 cards. The remaining 26 cards are discarded until the next hand. Players take turns leading with a card, and the other player must follow suit if possible. The highest card of the suit led wins the trick, and the winner of the trick leads the next one. The spade suit is always trump, meaning that a spade card will beat any card from the other suits. Players score points based on the number of tricks they win, as well as any bonus points earned from bidding before the game starts. The player who wins the most tricks in a round earns a bonus 10 points, known as a "bag". If a player accumulates 10 bags, they lose 100 points. Overall, 2 player spades can be a challenging and exciting game that requires strategic thinking and careful planning.

About

PG Spades

Features
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Enjoy the classic Spades card game on your mobile device! Play against smart AI opponents in this timeless trick-taking game. FEATURES: • Classic Spades gameplay • Play against intelligent AI opponents • Beautiful card designs • Smooth animations and intuitive controls • Track your wins and losses • Perfect for both beginners and experienced players HOW TO PLAY: Spades is a trick-taking card game for four players. The goal is to take at least the number of tricks (also known as "books") that you bid before play begins. Players bid a number of tricks they expect to win, and then play out the hand. Spades are always trump. Download now and enjoy hours of classic Spades entertainment!

Screenshots

2 Player Spades4 screens
PG Spades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2 Player Spades at none against PG Spades's shown. PG Spades's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 22 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2 Player Spades ships an update every 22 months, PG Spades every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
2 Player Spades versus PG Spades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2 Player SpadesPG Spades
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPARIS PINKNEYCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

None

2 Player Spades

No in-app purchases

None

PG Spades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2 Player Spades free?
2 Player Spades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PG Spades free?
PG Spades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2 Player Spades or PG Spades have ads?
PG Spades shows ads; 2 Player Spades does not.
Which is updated more often, 2 Player Spades or PG Spades?
2 Player Spades ships an update every 22 months, and PG Spades every 11 days. Most recently, 2 Player Spades was updated on October 27, 2026 and PG Spades on October 25, 2026.

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