Open table, no rules
Move, flip, stack, deal and pass cards however your game needs, exactly like a real table. Mistakes are on the players.
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An open card table for you and your friends.
Move, flip, stack, deal and pass cards however your game needs, exactly like a real table. Up to four players on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Free to play.
Coming soon to the App Store as “CardTable FreePlay”. Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26.
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everything a table needs
Built like a real table.
No rules engine getting in your way. Just great cards, great company and the tools to run a game your way.
One code to join
Open a table and share a 6-character code like K7Q-42M. Friends type it in and sit down.
Game Center, no accounts
Sign in with the Game Center you already have. There is nothing new to create or remember.
Hidden cards stay hidden
Your device only receives the cards you are allowed to see. A peek at someone else's hand is not possible.
Voice at the table
Talk with Spatial Audio placed by seat, set each player's volume, and watch the speaking glow.
Chat and reactions
Table chat with quick reactions for the groan, the cheer and the “whoa”.
Handwritten scoreboard
A shared scoreboard you write on with Apple Pencil, or your finger. Everyone sees the tally.
Rotate, group, spread
A rotation meter, groups and spreads, and hold-and-drag piles so big stacks move in one motion.
Host controls
Locks, turn order, house rules and presets. The host sets the table; the table plays.
Backup host
If the host drops, a backup host keeps the game going. Nobody has to start over.
Resume and rejoin
Lost signal or switched apps? Rejoin your seat and carry on where you left off.
Play by the rules
Optional built-in games deal, run turns and keep score. Plus play against the computer.
three steps
How it works
Open a table
Pick a deck, choose teams and decide who can do what. You get a short code to share.
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Up to four players type the code on iPhone, iPad or Mac. Game Center handles who they are.
Play your way
Deal, flip, stack and pass like a real table, or switch on the rules for a built-in game.
when you want the rules
Built-in games
Turn on “play by the rules” and the app deals, runs turns and keeps score. Turn it off any time and go back to the open table. You can also play against the computer.
Spades
Bid, trump and take tricks with your partner. Team scoring and bags tracked.
Bid Whist
Bid up or down, call your kitty and run the books, with partners across the table.
Hearts
Pass three, dodge the hearts, chase the queen. Shoot the moon at your own risk.
Tonk
Draw, spread and drop. The app runs the turns and keeps the count.
privacy first
Hidden cards stay hidden.
Each device only receives the cards its seat is allowed to see. There is no server holding your game, no analytics and no ads.
- No accounts beyond Game Center
- No analytics, tracking or ads
- Tables run peer to peer between your devices
- Voice goes straight between players and is never recorded
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talk across the table
Voice that sounds like a seat.
With headphones, Spatial Audio places each friend where they sit. Set each player's volume, and see who is talking from the glow around their seat.
Spatial Audio by seat
Voices come from where the player sits.
Per-player volume
Turn down the loud cousin, turn up grandma.
for every player
Accessibility is a feature.
A card table should welcome everyone who wants to sit down.
VoiceOver
Every card and zone has a label and custom actions.
Every drag has another way
A “Move card” sheet does everything a drag does, no dragging needed.
Dynamic Type
All the chrome scales with your text size, up to the largest.
Not color alone
Teams differ by lightness and label, not just color.
Reduce Motion
Camera glides become gentle crossfades.
Big targets
Controls are at least 44 by 44 points, and Liquid Glass respects Reduce Transparency.
one app, every screen
iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPhone Duo.
One multiplatform app that adapts to the room it has. Two layouts, tuned for compact and wide screens, and Liquid Glass controls that stay out of your cards' way.
iPhone
Hold your hand, drag cards on a felt that fills the screen. iOS 26 and later.
iPad
A big shared table, Apple Pencil on the scoreboard, and multiple windows.
Mac
A native Mac app, not a port. Keyboard, trackpad and menus where you expect them.
iPhone Duo
Book layout across the fold, or tabletop with the hand below and the felt above.
good questions
FAQ
Is CardTable really free?
Yes. CardTable FreePlay is free to download and play. There are no ads and no tracking.
Do I need an account?
No new account. You sign in with Game Center, which every Apple device already has.
How many people can play?
Up to four friends at one table, on any mix of iPhone, iPad and Mac. You can also play against the computer.
Does the app know the rules of my game?
By default, no. It is an open table, like a real one: players decide. For Spades, Bid Whist, Hearts and Tonk you can switch on “play by the rules” and the app deals, runs turns and keeps score.
Can someone peek at my cards?
No. Hidden cards are never sent to a device that is not allowed to see them, so there is nothing to peek at.
What if the host loses connection?
A backup host takes over so the game goes on, and anyone who drops can rejoin their seat.
Do I need to be in the same room?
No. Tables run over Game Center, so friends can join from anywhere. Voice chat is built in.
Which devices and versions work?
iPhone with iOS 26 or later, iPad with iPadOS 26 or later, and Mac with macOS 26 or later, including iPhone Duo layouts.
More help in Support.