The Card Table vs PlayYourWay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Card Table
This app provides a virtual deck of cards for playing any card game with friends. Users can customize rules, deal cards, and manage scoring. It facilitates direct device-to-device card passing for seamless gameplay, even without internet access.
- Virtual card deck
- Customizable game rules
- Direct device-to-device card passing
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Play offline
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It’s not a card game. It’s every card game. The Card Table gives you a virtual deck of cards so you can play any of your favorite card games. You are in charge of the rules, such as how many cards to deal, how to keep score, and how to take turns. If you know how to play a game with a physical deck of cards, you can play it with The Card Table—without needing to shuffle! An iPad or Mac becomes your card table, players keep their hands on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod touch, and you “pass” cards between devices. Players’ devices connect to the iPad via Bluetooth and/or Wifi. The magic is in the direct communication between devices. When you pass a card it doesn’t go through a server—it goes directly from one device to the next! Now you can easily play your favorite games on road trips or airplanes. *** At least one iPad or Mac and another iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with at least iOS 13 or a Mac with at least macOS 10.15.5 required***
PlayYourWay
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PlayYourWay – Card games without limits With PlayYourWay, you always have a deck of cards in your pocket. Play with friends and family – at home, at the cabin, or on the go. Create your own games Choose the number of players, number of cards, jokers, and your own rules. Play together Invite others with a game code and play digitally, no matter where you are. Always available No need to search for a physical deck of cards – PlayYourWay is always ready. Simple and user-friendly Quick to get started and easy to understand for both new and experienced players. Perfect for cabin trips, family gatherings, or a spontaneous game night. Download the app and get started with card games – anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PlayYourWay at Free against The Card Table's $1.99. The Card Table's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
PlayYourWay is free to download; The Card Table costs $1.99 up front. The Card Table sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and PlayYourWay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Card Table ships an update every 2 weeks, PlayYourWay every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Card Table | PlayYourWay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Porter Hoskins | Tell Con Play AS |
Bugs and requests
The Card Table
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Blurry or black screen on iPad
- Devices fail to connect or stay connected
- Spinning wheel of death/infinite loading
- App doesn't work on iOS 14 and older versions
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- iPad Air and iPad mini compatibility issues
- Cards disappear during gameplay
- Networking drops frequently during games
- Cannot determine whose turn it is
- In-app purchase popup spam and blocking
- Game doesn't reconnect after switching apps
- Table appears blank after setup
- Devices stuck on main/drag players screen
- Forced logout from Game Center
- App incompatibility with newer iOS updates
Requested features
19 requests- Predefined game modes with built-in rules (Poker, Rummy, Solitaire, Euchre)
- Multiple deck support
- Chip counter for poker
- Allow iPads to function as player hands, not just table
- Ad-free premium version option
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- Game saving and favorite deck saving
- Joker customization (high/low joker distinction)
- Phase 10 card display
- Auto-stacking teacher for games like Rummy
- Pinch-zoom capability for table scaling
- Score tracking and tally sheets for specific games
- Shuffle deck button
- Card organization tools for player hands
- Apple TV support
- Custom deck building with user-uploaded card art
- Increased player support (up to 9 players)
- Multitasking support without game restart
- Remote play capability (not just local WiFi)
- Tutorial improvements and game suggestions
PlayYourWay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Card Table
- Poker Table BackgroundFree
- Standard Card BackFree
- Modern Card BackFree
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- Default Table BackgroundFree
- Paisley Card Back$0.99
- Wave Card Back$0.99
- Spiral Card Back$0.99
- Wooden Table Background$1.99
- Spiral Table Background$1.99
PlayYourWay
- Unlimited Access7 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
