# Spades+ vs Spades *

The clearest difference is price: Spades * at Free against Spades+'s $2.99. Spades * also leads on ratings volume (429K vs 287). Spades+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Spades * is free to download; Spades+ costs $2.99 up front. Spades * sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Spades+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spades+ against 4.6 for Spades *. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades * has 429K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Spades+'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Spades *'s.

Spades+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Spades * every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades+ | Spades * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id904702317/reviews)** | [4.6 (429K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 287 | **429K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #79 |
| Size | 51 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id904702317)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Casino, #161 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic trick-taking card game with customizable rules and player configurations. Play solo or with partners, strategizing bids and tricks to win. This ad-free experience offers a clean interface and adjustable opponent difficulty.

**Highlights:** 3 or 4 player modes, Solo or partner play, Customizable table and card appearance, Adjustable nil bid rules, Configurable spade lead rules, Adjustable AI aggression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spades *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Family, #132 Top Grossing · Family, #171 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Spades card game with an adaptive AI that challenges players of all skill levels. Enjoy stunning graphics, customizable options, and detailed stats tracking. Play for free or enhance your experience with a VIP subscription for ad-free gameplay and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI opponent, Crisp graphics and sound effects, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Scoreboard and stats tracking, Play with or without Blind Nill, Auto-save and resume

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Status 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Status 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 💪 Challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent partner AI
- 🤯 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear game rules and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Ads interfere with gameplay
- Scoring errors or discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Option to play without a partner
- Ability to customize partner AI difficulty
- In-game tutorial or explanation of scoring
- Offline play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades+ free?

Spades+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spades * free?

Spades * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spades+ or Spades *?

Spades+ is rated higher. Spades+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Spades * averages 4.6 from 429K ratings.

### Do Spades+ or Spades * have ads?

Spades * shows ads; Spades+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spades+ or Spades *?

Spades+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spades * every 2 months. Most recently, Spades+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spades * on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spades+ or Spades *?

Spades+ currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Spades * at #79. 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.*