# Cards vs Crazy Eights

The clearest difference is rating: Crazy Eights at 4.6 against Cards's 3.5. Crazy Eights also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 149). Cards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crazy Eights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crazy Eights holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy Eights has 1.6K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Cards's written reviews are positive against 61% of Crazy Eights's.

Cards ships an update every 6 weeks, Crazy Eights monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cards | Crazy Eights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-spit/id928924276/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-classic-cards/id1344683753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ervin](https://appshunter.io/developer/914337340) | [Linda Mottley](https://appshunter.io/developer/764900884) |

## What reviewers say

### Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-spit/id928924276)

Experience a fast-paced, two-player card game where the goal is to be the first to discard all your cards. Players play simultaneously, not taking turns, against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty.

**Highlights:** Two-player card game, Simultaneous play, Adjustable computer difficulty, Track win/loss records, Record fastest victory, Track longest winning streak

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 No ads mentioned positively
- 👍 Customizable difficulty meter
- 👍 Good user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Game is rigged
- 👎 Computer always wins
- 👎 Unfair rules
- 👎 Cards are too small
- 👎 Game gets stuck

**Reported bugs**

- Stack disappears
- Bot stopped working
- Game gets stuck when both decks run out
- Stack on the right disappears
- Bot still takes smaller pile when you win

**Requested features**

- Play one on one with a friend
- Play against friends or random opponents
- Friending and inviting players
- Online play with a friend
- Larger cards or easier to read


### Crazy Eights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-classic-cards/id1344683753)

Enjoy a classic card game experience offline, designed for relaxation and mental stimulation. Match cards by suit or rank to be the first to empty your hand. Customize rules and enjoy a beautifully designed interface.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Smart AI opponents, Customizable rules, Clean card design, Calming backgrounds, Automatic scoring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Crazy Eights PREMIER Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic game
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🕰️ Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair gameplay/cheating AI
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Small card text/visuals

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not dealing properly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incorrect card behavior
- Scoring/progression bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings
- Improved scoring/stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cards free?

Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy Eights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cards or Crazy Eights?

Crazy Eights is rated higher. Cards averages 3.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Crazy Eights averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Cards or Crazy Eights have ads?

Crazy Eights shows ads; Cards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cards or Crazy Eights?

Cards ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crazy Eights monthly. Most recently, Cards was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crazy Eights 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.*