# Sheepshead

> Card

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id878817235](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id878817235)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id878817235`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Derek Hoffmeister
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-24
- **First published:** 2014-06-12
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sheepshead/id878817235)
- **Website:** [https://www.derekhoffmeister.com](https://www.derekhoffmeister.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://derekhoffmeister.appspot.com/static/sheepshead/privacy\_policy.html](https://derekhoffmeister.appspot.com/static/sheepshead/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Sheepshead is a single-player edition of the classic trick-taking card game, pitting you against computer opponents. It supports 3, 4, and 5-handed play, with features like tournaments, partner variants (Called Ace, Jack of Diamonds), leasters, knocking, and flexible scoring.

Track your performance with statistics, enjoy accessibility options like Large Print Cards, and share progress via GameCenter leaderboards and achievements. This extension also supports double-tap to play cards to quickly correct mistakes.

## Rankings

- #165,365 — Overall

## Review summary

Pros: clear visuals and learning aids; quality AI and responsive support. Cons: repeated reports of non-random deals, flawed AI decisions, stability issues, update bugs, and ad interruptions. Overall, good for learning, but RNG and reliability problems limit long-term enjoyment.

### Pros

- Clear, readable card visuals and a clean UI, making it easy to play.
- Helpful hints and learning aids that help beginners quickly learn Sheephead.
- AI behavior feels human-like with varied strategies, providing a realistic, challenging game.
- Developer responsiveness and ongoing maintenance.

### Cons

- Deals and hands often felt non-random/built to favor the computer (stacked hands).
- AI decisions are frequently flawed or illogical, with weak coordination between partners.
- Frequent crashes/freezes, especially in tournaments, plus occasional black screens.
- Updates can introduce bugs or degrade gameplay.
- Ads interrupt gameplay and can pull you out of a match.

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