Best card game apps for Android and iPhone
This roundup covers card games in the broad sense: traditional games with a standard deck, the official UNO app and two digital card games that have grown their own followings. The order is not a ranking. Each pick suits a different kind of player, and we say who. These are editorial opinions. See how we review.
Microsoft Solitaire Collection
Microsoft's collection bundles Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid and TriPeaks, and adds daily challenges. It is free to play with ads, and a paid subscription removes them. It is a sensible default if you want patience games and nothing else, since the five games cover most of what people mean by solitaire.
It suits solo players who want short games on a commute.
Durak
Durak is a trick-avoidance game for two to six players with a 36-card deck. Our Durak rules guide explains how it works. You can play free in a browser at Durak Card Game against computer opponents or with friends through a shared link, with nothing to install. On phones, RSTGames' Durak Online app is a long-running option with public tables.
It suits players who want a social game with more decisions per hand than most family card games.
UNO!
The official mobile UNO, published by Mattel163, plays the familiar rules plus house-rule options and two-player partner modes. It is free with in-app purchases. Matches are quick and the rules need no explanation for most people.
It suits families and groups who want to play together remotely.
Slay the Spire
Mega Crit's deckbuilding roguelike is a single-player game where you build a deck during a run and fight your way up a tower. It is a one-off purchase with no ads. We cover it in our Slay the Spire review.
It suits players who like strategy and do not mind losing runs while they learn.
Hearthstone
Blizzard's digital collectible card game is free to play, with card packs and other items for sale. Competitive modes reward players who invest time or money in their collection, and new expansions arrive regularly. Battlegrounds, its auto-battler mode, needs no collection at all.
It suits players who enjoy collecting and competitive play, and who are comfortable setting their own spending limits. Parents should check the in-app purchase settings described in our free-to-play guide.
What we left out
We do not include poker, blackjack or any game built around betting, including those that use virtual chips. See how we review for the reasons.
Quick comparison
| Game | Players | How it charges |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Solitaire Collection | 1 | Free with ads, optional subscription |
| Durak (browser) | 2 to 6 | Free |
| UNO! | 2 to 4 | Free with in-app purchases |
| Slay the Spire | 1 | One-off purchase |
| Hearthstone | 1 to 2 (PvP), up to 8 in Battlegrounds | Free with in-app purchases |
By the Mobiledista editorial team. Updated October 2026.