The Card Table vs Card Game Table
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***
Card Game Table
This app provides a flexible virtual space to play any card game imaginable with friends. Create custom tables, invite others, and enjoy real-time multiplayer with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
- Create custom game tables
- Play any card game imaginable
- Free-form card movement
- Real-time multiplayer
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Invite friends with game ID
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Your Virtual Card Table Tired of the limitations of traditional card game apps? Card Table offers a unique, flexible platform for playing any card game imaginable. Key Features: - Create Your Own Table: Host your own card game table and invite friends to join. - Free-Form Gameplay: Move cards anywhere on the screen to simulate any card game, from classic favorites like Poker and Bridge to custom creations. - Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a user-friendly design that makes it easy to play and interact with other players. - Real-Time Multiplayer: Play with friends in real-time, no matter where they are. How it Works: - Create a Table: Start a new game with a unique game ID. Invite Friends: Share the game ID with friends so they can join. - Play Any Game: Use the intuitive drag-and-drop interface to move cards around the screen, simulating any card game. Why Choose Card Table? - Unlimited Possibilities: The freedom to play any card game, limited only by your imagination. - Social Gaming: Connect with friends and family through shared gaming experiences. - Easy to Learn, Fun to Play: A simple interface and intuitive controls make it accessible to players of all ages. Join the Fun Today! Download Card Table and start playing your favorite card games with friends and family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Card Game Table at Free against The Card Table's $1.99. Card Game Table also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). The Card Table's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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
Card Game Table is free to download; The Card Table costs $1.99 up front. The Card Table sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Card Game Table asks for nothing beyond the download.
Card Game Table holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Card Table has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Card Table | Card Game Table |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Porter Hoskins | Spencer Truman |
Customer experience
The Card Table
Card Game Table
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
Card Game Table
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
Card Game Table
No in-app purchases
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