Last updated on January 19th, 2026 at 09:00 pm
iCardPlayer – Card Game Review
iCardPlayer is a Card/Strategy game from Jean-Baptiste Bolcato, first launched in 27th January 2012.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 19+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes iCardPlayer Stand Out
The ultimate classic card games compilation!
Play an ever growing collection of classic card games: from Hearts, Barbu, Whist and Lift, to Tafferan, Spades, Belote or Fantan…
This version is the full game without any adverts, and doesn't need multiplayer or internet access, play solo offline!
This Card game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, iCardPlayer is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 6th June 2023
Recent improvements include:
- fixed a minor scoring issue
- updated libs for recent iOS
Download & Availability
iCardPlayer is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Great games! Add "Bid Whist" and game set will be perfect.
Love the facts that there are so many games to choose from, as well as some customization. Still think the AI cold be harder, but appreciate the generally challenging game play. Liked it so much we sprung for the paid version.
Played the free version and loved it so much that we bought the full game. Works beautifully on our ipad3! Tons of games and gorgeous graphics. Go for it.
Gorgeous graphics and smooth gameplay. Rules for each game are well written and easily understood. A great game that will bring us many, many hours of pleasure. We had not heard of "Fan Tan" before, but it is such a neat little game that takes very little concentration and is great for just unwinding. It is a lot of fun watching the fan of cards build up so neatly. The ads are unobtrusive, but this fellow deserves every dollar he gets for such a great game, and we happily pay the mere two dollars for this treasure. Fantastic job, Dev! ((~.~)).
This is a great app for trick taking or trick avoidance games. It does not work on the IPhone4.
About every 6-10 rounds app shuts off and you need to start app again and you have lost what you have started… Nice graphics and many game options.
We'd like to know why, in the Domino section of Tafferan, TWO cards sometimes get to be played in succession by an AI opponent.
Just bought this and it doesn't work. Can't even open it. Do we get a refund.
Great graphics, smooth gameplay for a card game, tons of different games for the price… Ai is actually ok for most games if you bother to select the HARD option! So… Recommended.
The game itself is great, but we don't think they did any work to make the computer opponents any good. The game is way to easy and we never lose and we win by a ton. Plus some minor errors in games not allowing you to choose certain things. Plus with no live play options, you are stuck always playing against computer and there is no easy or hard choice. Needs to be updated soon.
The card graphics are absolutely incredible looking. Clean, crisp, and clear. The cards are large and easy to see. Animations are very smooth. The interface is nicely layed out, and does a wonderful job of using up the available screen space. Music and sounds can be turned off independently. There are instructions for each game, which are nicely written and give clear directions on how to play each game. During a game, if you go back to the main menu, you can then resume a game. But if you exit and quit the game, then you have to start a new game each time. Have not yet played enough to judge the AI, or game-play engine, but the visuals of this card game are outstanding.
Loved this game till it froze after only a short time after buying.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.38
- Size: 47.89 MB
- iOS: 12.0 or later
- Languages: EN, FR
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Jean-Baptiste Bolcato
Last updated: 6th June 2023 | Genre: Card, Strategy | Developer: Jean-Baptiste Bolcato