# 5 in a Row: Classic Card Game

> Game of Skill and Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444602863](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444602863)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6444602863`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hyperlink Infosystem
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (285 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2023-04-11
- **Size:** 175 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-in-a-row-classic-card-game/id6444602863)
- **Website:** [https://www.hyperlinkinfosystem.com/](https://www.hyperlinkinfosystem.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hyperlinkinfosystem.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.hyperlinkinfosystem.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

5 in a Row: Classic Card Game restores the nostalgic card-based challenge with a modern twist. The goal is to form two sequences of five in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) using your cards. The four corners are wild and can be used by any player; two-eyed jacks (clubs and diamonds) can fill gaps to complete a sequence, while one-eyed jacks (spades and hearts) remove an already placed chip.

Enhancements include online statistics, play against the computer, hints, the 10 seconds rule, ad removal, and a points system with an in-house store to buy more points. This version blends classic strategy with contemporary convenience for casual and seasoned players alike.

## Rankings

- #91,527 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently flag ad overload and stability problems as major downsides, while praising strategic depth, a modern UI, and helpful features. The top concerns are ads, glitches, multiplayer bugs, and notification-induced losses. Improving ad handling, reliability, fair card distribution, and multiplayer stability would greatly boost user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Engaging, strategically rich gameplay with varied card mechanics (wild cards and jokers).
- Fun and addictive experience that keeps players coming back for weeks.
- Modern, clean design and user-friendly interface.
- Helpful features like a hint card and pace controls (10-second rule) enhance play.
- Solid AI and reliable play when competing against the computer.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and ad-heavy experience before, during, and after games (subscription to remove ads suggested).
- Frequent glitches and freezes (e.g., freezes after certain moves) that can waste credits and disrupt matches.
- Multiplayer issues: matches sometimes don't end or have bugs, and some players perceive unfair card distribution (jokers, red/black streaks).
- Notifications interrupting gameplay and causing loss of coins or unfair outcomes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444602863)