# Canasta. vs bid72

The clearest difference is rating: Canasta. at 4.7 against bid72's 2.6. Canasta. also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 16) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). bid72's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canasta. sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and bid72 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canasta. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canasta. has 25K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Canasta.'s written reviews are positive against 55% of bid72's.

Canasta. ships an update every 2 months, bid72 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canasta. | bid72 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778/reviews)** | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid72/id1438725214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Bridge72 B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435037511) |

## What reviewers say

### Canasta.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta/id911258778)

Experience the strategic card game of the rummy family, featuring joker cards for unpredictable gameplay. Form melds, create canastas, and aim for 5000 points to win team rounds.

**Highlights:** Rummy family card game, Joker cards for unpredictability, Team play against computer, Forming melds and canastas, Scoring to 5000 points

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cards from deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2200 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Win Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3400 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4700 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Partner difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opponents difficulty | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8500 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent AI partner
- 🤔 Questionable game logic and rule implementation
- 🔢 Inconsistent scoring and card interactions
- 🧠 Lacks challenge at higher difficulty levels
- 🤑 Paywall for better opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Partner ignores player's instructions
- Opponents get unrealistic card draws
- Incorrect implementation of Canasta rules
- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to choose partner skill level
- Clearer display of canasta information
- Option to play 2-player version


### bid72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid72/id1438725214)

Practice bridge bidding with partners, teachers, or coaches. Offers unlimited boards, competitive bidding analysis, and real-time progress tracking. Ideal for all skill levels and bidding systems.

**Highlights:** Partnership practice, Unlimited bidding boards, Competitive bidding analysis, Rated boards, Real-time progress tracking, Ranking the Stars feature

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| 100 bid points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 bid points | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1000 bid points | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canasta. free?

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

### Is bid72 free?

bid72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canasta. or bid72?

Canasta. is rated higher. Canasta. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while bid72 averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Canasta. or bid72 have ads?

Neither Canasta. nor bid72 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canasta. or bid72?

Canasta. ships an update every 2 months, and bid72 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Canasta. was updated on October 28, 2026 and bid72 on October 26, 2026.

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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.*