Comparison

Crazy Eights + vs Crazy Eights LIVE

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

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About

Crazy Eights +

Experience the classic Crazy Eights card game with numerous customization options and multiple ways to play. Challenge AI opponents, compete with friends online via Game Center, or play locally on a shared device. Enjoy fluid gameplay and sharp HD graphics.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes
  • Single-player vs AI
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Local multiplayer via Wifi/Bluetooth
  • Shared device play
  • Customizable game rules
  • HD graphics
Features
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Play the famous game Crazy Eights on your iPhone or iPad !! A fun card game that is easy to learn and completely customizable, so you can try out the many existing variations (Uno™ is one variation). Object of the game : be the first to get rid of all of your cards ! *** SEVERAL GAME MODES INCLUDING MULTI-PLAYER *** - Game for 3, 4, or 5 players. - Play alone against AI players (several difficulty levels available). - Play online through the Game Center : Invite your friends or let the Game Center find opponents for you. - Play with friends on a local network using Wifi or Bluetooth. - Take turns with another player and play on the same device. *** HD GRAPHICS *** Easy to learn, very fluid and rapid game play, with animation for a realistic atmosphere and sharp design featuring a variety of graphic themes. *** FULL GAME VERSION *** - A number of options to customize game rules are available. - Statistics for all games played. - Game rules included in the application. - Backup of the current game in case the application shuts down. - Leaderboards, achievement and multi-player options through the Game Center. For all questions about the application: support.crazyeights@eryodsoft.com Have fun !

About

Crazy Eights LIVE

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One card can flip the whole table. One 8 can change everything. Crazy Eights turns simple matching into quick choices, clever saves, and satisfying finishes. Join real players online or settle in for an offline round whenever you want. PLAY ONLINE OR OFFLINE Choose the mode that fits the moment. Play online with friends and other players, with 2 to 4 people sharing the table. Prefer to play solo or have no connection? Offline mode pairs you with smart AI bots and works without internet, so a full game is always ready on a commute, during a break, or at home. Move between online and offline without learning a second ruleset. The cards, scoring, and strategy stay consistent, while each table creates a different challenge. HOW CRAZY EIGHTS WORKS Match the top card by color or number. If nothing fits, draw a card. Any 8 is a wildcard: play it and choose the color that continues the round. Empty your hand first to win the round. A match of Crazy Eights rewards more than a fast start. Cards left in your hand add points, and an unused 8 is especially costly. Watch what other players choose, decide when to spend a wildcard, and avoid being caught with a heavy hand when someone goes out. SCORING YOU CAN COUNT IN YOUR HEAD Every 8 still in your hand costs 50 points. Face cards cost 10. Number cards cost their face value. Lowest total across the match wins, so a round you lose narrowly can still keep you in front. That arithmetic is where Crazy Eights finds its strategy. Holding a wildcard feels safe right up until someone else goes out and you are counting 50. Change the color to escape a bad hand, hold an 8 for a later turn, or play it early to keep control. The rules take moments to learn, but every draw creates a new decision. MADE TO BE EASY TO READ Every card is color-coded for fast recognition: hearts are red, diamonds are blue, spades are purple, and clubs are green. Large numbers and strong colors make your hand easy to scan, even when the round moves quickly. Crazy Eights stays clear for new players while leaving room for experienced players to plan ahead. FEATURES - Online tables for 2 to 4 players - Offline play with smart AI bots - No internet needed in offline mode - Every 8 is a wildcard that changes the color - Color-coded cards with large, readable values - Multi-round matches with simple scoring - Quick tutorial for new players - Player profiles, daily rewards, and leaderboard progress - Free to play A CLASSIC CARD GAME THAT STAYS FOCUSED Crazy Eights belongs to the broad shedding-card tradition, but this version keeps one clear ruleset. Players may search for crazy 8s, crazy 8, or simply eights; all three point back to the same core here: match the current card, shed your hand, and use an 8 to call a new color. That focused ruleset makes the game easy to share at a family table or casual party without borrowing names, brands, or special cards from other games. Short turns and tactical color changes feel familiar without making every round predictable. LEARN IT IN ONE ROUND If you have never played Crazy Eights, the tutorial takes under a minute and the first offline round teaches the rest. There is no deck to unlock, no meta to study, and no long opening sequence before you are actually playing cards. Sit down, match a color, and you already know most of the game. Coming back after years away works the same way: the version you played at a kitchen table is the version here, minus the lost cards. FAIR BY DESIGN No real-money features anywhere in the game. Rounds are short enough to fit a coffee break, and the color-coded deck was built so a new player can follow the table without memorizing corner symbols first. What you see on the table is the whole game. A QUICK ROUND IS ALWAYS READY Play for a minute or stay for a full match. Practice offline, challenge people online, and learn when a wildcard is worth saving. Crazy Eights is free, and offline play needs no internet at all.

Screenshots

Crazy Eights +4 screens
Crazy Eights LIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crazy Eights LIVE at Free against Crazy Eights +'s $2.99. Crazy Eights LIVE also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Crazy Eights +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Crazy Eights LIVE is free to download; Crazy Eights + costs $2.99 up front. Crazy Eights LIVE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Crazy Eights + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy Eights + ships an update every 9 months, Crazy Eights LIVE fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crazy Eights + versus Crazy Eights LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy Eights +Crazy Eights LIVE
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEryod SoftNOGAME COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Crazy Eights +

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Crazy Eights LIVE

One-time3
  • Lucky Eights$0.99
  • Crazy Eights Plus$1.99
  • Crazy Jackpot$4.99

Questions

Is Crazy Eights + free?
Crazy Eights + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crazy Eights LIVE free?
Crazy Eights LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crazy Eights + or Crazy Eights LIVE have ads?
Neither Crazy Eights + nor Crazy Eights LIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crazy Eights + or Crazy Eights LIVE?
Crazy Eights + ships an update every 9 months, and Crazy Eights LIVE fortnightly. Most recently, Crazy Eights + was updated on October 6, 2026 and Crazy Eights LIVE on October 6, 2026.

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