# Sheepshead, the App

> Trick-Taking Card Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1339318972](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1339318972)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1339318972`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ryan Lardinois
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,482 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-17
- **First published:** 2018-02-01
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sheepshead-the-app/id1339318972)
- **Website:** [https://www.sheepshead.ryanlardinois.com/](https://www.sheepshead.ryanlardinois.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sheepshead.ryanlardinois.com/privacy](https://www.sheepshead.ryanlardinois.com/privacy)

## Description

Play Sheepshead, the free trick-taking card game for iPhone and iPad, featuring AI opponents disguised as friendly animals and finely tuned competitive balance.

Choose from three, four, or five players, regular or tournament rounds, Jack or Ace partner options, and Leasters or Doublers to vary the strategy and keep every hand exciting.

## Rankings

- #37,257 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is valued as a learning tool with an authentic Sheepshead feel and offline play, but users repeatedly cite unreliable AI, biased deals, and missing online multiplayer. UI bugs and a desire for more variants are common threads.

### Pros

- Good for learning the mechanics of Sheepshead and improving strategy.
- Authentic feel with multiple play options that appeal to fans of the game.
- Offline play option is a plus and useful when online Opponents are scarce.
- Enjoyable for players familiar with Sheepshead and provides a solid practice environment.

### Cons

- AI frequently misplays or makes poor, inconsistent decisions (e.g., leading trump when not the picker, failing to follow the called suit).
- Perceived unfairness in card dealing and AI behavior (deals biased toward certain players).
- Lack of online opponents; multiplayer online play is not available.
- Bugs/UX issues such as incorrect indicator of who picked and occasional duplicate cards, plus irregular shuffling concerns.
- Requests for more game variants and features (e.g., call an ace, fewer players) while the base game lacks online options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1339318972)