Spades JD vs Never Bust
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spades JD
A strategic trick-taking card game for four players in partnerships. Players bid on tricks, with spades as the trump suit, requiring skill, tactics, and teamwork to win.
- Four-player partnership gameplay
- Strategic bidding system
- Spades as the trump suit
- Emphasis on tactics and teamwork
- Standard 52-card deck
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Spades is a trick-taking card game typically played by four players in partnerships of two. The game uses a standard deck of 52 cards and is known for its emphasis on strategy and communication between partners. Players bid on the number of tricks their team will take, and spades, the trump suit, have a special role in the game. The objective is to fulfill your bid by winning the specified number of tricks while trying to set opponents and avoid certain cards that can lead to penalties. Spades is a game that combines elements of skill, tactics, and teamwork, making it a popular choice among card players.
Never Bust
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Never Bust is a beautiful way to learn blackjack — and the coach that actually makes you better at it. Practice real 6-deck blackjack on a hand-crafted table, or switch on Coach to see the mathematically best move before every decision. Whether you've never been dealt a hand or you're sharpening your basic strategy, Never Bust meets you where you are. There is no betting, no chips, and no money anywhere — just the cards and your decisions. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Play — pure blackjack. Just you and the dealer, no hints. • Coach — a live display before you act: the recommended move and why, the dealer's bust odds, and a running Hi-Lo count. Tap "Why this play?" to go deeper. LEARN FROM ZERO Blackjack School walks you through 7 short, interactive lessons — the goal of the game, hit vs. stand, the dealer's rules, soft hands, doubling and splitting, and why to skip insurance — with quick drills that check what you've learned. PRACTICE THE HANDS YOU LOSE Misplayed a hand? Replay it. Coach's "what-if" replay re-deals the exact same cards and dealer so you can try a different line and watch how it changes the result — with the precise expected value of Hit, Stand, and Double, your bust chance, and a read on how rich the shoe is. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS A permanent Statistics screen keeps your lifetime record — hands played, win rate, basic-strategy accuracy, and your best decision streak. REAL HOUSE RULES 6-deck shoe · dealer hits soft 17 · double after split · late surrender. The same rules you'll meet at a real table — practiced without a cent on the line. NO BETTING, NO MONEY Never Bust is a trainer, not a casino. There is no wagering, no chips or balance, no purchases, and nothing to cash out. Just deal, decide, and learn. Deal me in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Never Bust at none against Spades JD's shown. Spades JD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spades JD ships an update every 3 months, Never Bust every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Spades JD | Never Bust |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JD SOFTWARE LLC | Olivier Devaux |
In-app purchases
Spades JD
No in-app purchases
Never Bust
No in-app purchases
Questions
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