Comparison

Breaking Spades vs Pro Spades

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

Head to head
About

Breaking Spades

Master classic card games like Spades, Poker, and Blackjack with this all-in-one companion app. Track scores for in-person games, practice against AI, and analyze your performance with detailed stats. Enjoy offline play and interactive tutorials to improve your skills.

Highlights
  • Offline play for Spades, Poker, and Blackjack
  • Spades score tracker for in-person games
  • Single player practice mode against AI
  • Detailed game history and stats tracking
  • Interactive tutorials and glossary
  • Intuitive scoring for Spades variants
Features
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Breaking Spades is the ultimate digital companion for the games that define our culture. We’ve expanded beyond the bid to bring you a complete suite for Spades, Poker, and Blackjack. Whether you are playing solo on a flight or keeping score at the family cookout, we give you the tools to master the table, track your growth, and hold your own against the best of 'em. WHY BREAKING SPADES? 100% OFFLINE PLAY: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play Spades, Poker, and Blackjack anytime, anywhere. Completely free to play, with no real-money gambling, and a shared bankroll across casino games. THE BIG THREE: Go between counting books in Spades, to playing your hand in Poker, to hitting 21 in Blackjack, we've got you covered in one unified app. SPADES SCORE TRACKER: No more scrap paper. Our mobile-first score tracker handles the heavy lifting for your in-person game nights. We track the bids, books, nils, Bostons and penalties so you can focus on the trash talk. LEVEL UP YOUR GAME: Use our Single Player Mode to practice against smart bots. It’s a safe space to learn the ropes and test your strategy before you play for real. TRACK YOUR GREATNESS: Keep a detailed history of your previous games and stats. Watch your strategy improve over time and prove you’re really the G.O.A.T. at the table. LEARN AS YOU GO: Interactive tutorials and a clear glossary mean you’ll never have to ask "Wait, how does that work?" in front of the whole room again. KEY FEATURES: Intuitive Scoring: Support for traditional Spades rules and variants (Bags, Sandbags, Blind Nil). IRL & Digital Support: Track scores for your physical card games or play solo to sharpen your skills. Clean & Accessible UI: Designed for all skill levels with large, touch-friendly controls and no clutter. Improve Your Stats: Detailed game history to see where you’re winning and where you need to tighten up. Don't get run off the table. From beginners just catching the rhythm to seasoned vets looking for an edge, Breaking Spades is your partner in card game excellence. Download Breaking Spades today. Your seat is reserved!

About

Pro Spades

Experience the classic trick-taking card game with intelligent AI opponents and seamless team play. Master bids, nil plays, and bag penalties in a polished, distraction-free interface. Enjoy satisfying card sounds and smooth animations.

Highlights
  • Challenging AI partners and opponents
  • Full team scoring with nil bids
  • Game Center achievements
  • Satisfying card sounds
  • Smooth animations
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Master the art of the bid. Pro Spades delivers the classic trick-taking card game you love with smart AI opponents, seamless team play, and a polished experience built for serious players. Features: • Challenging AI partners and opponents that adapt to the game • Full team scoring with nil bids, blind nils, and bag penalties • Game Center achievements to reward your mastery • Rich, satisfying card sounds with every play • Smooth, fluid animations from deal to trick • Clean, distraction-free interface • One-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions, no limits Whether you're playing a quick hand or grinding through a full match, Pro Spades keeps you in the zone.

Screenshots

Breaking Spades4 screens
Pro Spades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Breaking Spades at 5.0 against Pro Spades's 1.0. Breaking Spades also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Pro Spades's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Pro Spades sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Breaking Spades asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Breaking Spades holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breaking Spades ships an update every 4 months, Pro Spades every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Breaking Spades versus Pro Spades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaking SpadesPro Spades
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBucket FinancialsWayne Hartman

In-app purchases

None

Breaking Spades

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pro Spades

One-time1
  • Pro Spades Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Breaking Spades free?
Breaking Spades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pro Spades free?
Pro Spades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breaking Spades or Pro Spades?
Breaking Spades is rated higher. Breaking Spades averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pro Spades averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Breaking Spades or Pro Spades have ads?
Neither Breaking Spades nor Pro Spades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breaking Spades or Pro Spades?
Breaking Spades ships an update every 4 months, and Pro Spades every 3 days. Most recently, Breaking Spades was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pro Spades on October 31, 2026.

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