# Trickster Cards vs Table Talk Spades

The clearest difference is rating: Table Talk Spades at 5.0 against Trickster Cards's 4.5. Table Talk Spades also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Trickster Cards's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trickster Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Table Talk Spades asks for nothing beyond the download.

Table Talk Spades holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trickster Cards has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Trickster Cards's written reviews are positive against 100% of Table Talk Spades's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trickster Cards | Table Talk Spades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickster-cards/id982267355/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-talk-spades/id6808747983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trickster Cards, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/941418762) | [Design Matrix Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808747985) |

## What reviewers say

### Trickster Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trickster-cards/id982267355)

Play popular card games like Spades, Euchre, and Bridge with friends or live players. Customize rules to match your house preferences and enjoy cross-device compatibility. Connect with others through in-game chat and video calls.

**Highlights:** Play Spades, Euchre, Bridge, and more, Customize game rules, Match with live players by skill, Video chat with friends, Cross-device compatibility, In-game chat presets

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Trickster Chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Trickster Chips | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month VIP Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Trickster Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3-Month VIP Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Spades Lessons | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12-Month VIP Pass | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great selection of card games
- 👥 Ability to play with friends and family
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive interface
- 🕰️ Convenient for playing during lockdown
- 💬 Good communication options with chat and video

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Issues with ad display and removal
- 🤖 Subpar bot/computer player performance
- 🧠 Inconsistent or illogical card dealing/bidding
- 🕰️ Slow response times and long ad durations

**Reported bugs**

- Video and audio issues during gameplay
- Inability to rejoin games after disconnection
- Inconsistent card dealing and bot behavior
- Incorrect scoring and game mechanics
- Difficulty exiting or closing in-app ads

**Requested features**

- Customizable bidding conventions and scoring
- Option to view all cards after a hand is played
- Ability to undo accidental bids or card plays
- Separate queues for skilled and casual players
- More communication options beyond preset chat


### Table Talk Spades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-talk-spades/id6808747983)

Play Spades with custom house rules and invite friends instantly via a shared link. The app handles scoring and offers bot players, making it easy to start a game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Customizable house rules, Instant invite via link/QR code, No download or account needed for players, Automatic scorekeeping, AI bot players, Themed table backgrounds, Quick reactions and end-of-game awards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trickster Cards free?

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

### Is Table Talk Spades free?

Table Talk Spades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trickster Cards or Table Talk Spades?

Table Talk Spades is rated higher. Trickster Cards averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Table Talk Spades averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Trickster Cards or Table Talk Spades have ads?

Trickster Cards shows ads; Table Talk Spades does not.

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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.*