# Qwirkle vs Five Suits Connected

Qwirkle and Five Suits Connected both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Five Suits Connected's written reviews are positive against 36% of Qwirkle's. Five Suits Connected also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Qwirkle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Qwirkle costs $2.99 and Five Suits Connected $2.99 up front. Five Suits Connected sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Qwirkle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Qwirkle against 4.6 for Five Suits Connected. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Qwirkle's written reviews are positive against 75% of Five Suits Connected's.

Qwirkle ships an update every 3 months, Five Suits Connected every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qwirkle | Five Suits Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-suits-connected/id1350234511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #34 |
| Size | 179 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/786499030) | [Matt Gabriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350234510) |

## What reviewers say

### Qwirkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the award-winning board game Qwirkle on your mobile device. Strategize by matching tiles based on color and shape to score points. Enjoy solo play, online multiplayer, and pass-and-play modes with customizable options and engaging animations.

**Highlights:** Solo, Online, and Pass and Play modes, Up to 4 players, 4 difficulty levels, Achievements and Leaderboards, Customizable backgrounds and tile colors, Tutorial and Help sections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great translation to digital
- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Good for the mind
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Buggy online play
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Games disappearing or not loading properly
- Inability to start new games with friends
- Tiles/bag not functioning correctly
- Moves not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add chat/messaging feature
- Improve online game invitations and management
- Add notifications for turns
- Improve scoring display and accuracy
- Add more customization options


### Five Suits Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-suits-connected/id1350234511)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Card, #46 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Play a popular turn-based card game online or offline. Compete with friends, family, or players worldwide in a game of strategy and low scores. The objective is to have the fewest points after all rounds.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Play against friends or strangers, Offline single-device play, Play against AI opponents, In-game messaging, Turn-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Log | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Card Protection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ask Computer for Help | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Suits Connected Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional
- 💡 Alternate scoring feature
- 👍 Great way to stay connected
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 Allows playing with family/friends remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, glitches
- 👎 Unintuitive, confusing interface
- 👎 Unable to invite friends
- 👎 Slow, unresponsive
- 👎 Visuals/graphics are underwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not showing up
- Turn not registering properly
- Scoring issues
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add computer player option
- Ability to arrange cards
- Add notification sounds
- Implement 'stepping away' feature
- Improve card visibility and sizing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qwirkle free?

Qwirkle costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Five Suits Connected free?

Five Suits Connected costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Qwirkle or Five Suits Connected?

Five Suits Connected is rated higher. Qwirkle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Five Suits Connected averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Qwirkle or Five Suits Connected have ads?

Neither Qwirkle nor Five Suits Connected shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qwirkle or Five Suits Connected?

Qwirkle ships an update every 3 months, and Five Suits Connected every 11 days. Most recently, Qwirkle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Five Suits Connected on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Qwirkle or Five Suits Connected?

Qwirkle currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Five Suits Connected at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*