Item: Hand and Foot Card Game
Rating: 84
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

84/100

Hand and Foot is a beloved North American card game that often lacks a good digital representation, but this app changes that. It manages to translate a game that typically involves 5 or 6 decks of cards into a clean, manageable mobile interface. The AI is surprisingly sharp, providing a genuine challenge for veteran players without feeling like it's 'cheating' by knowing the deck.

What I appreciate most is the customization of house rules. Hand and Foot is notorious for having a dozen different regional variations, and this app allows you to toggle specific rules for melds, red threes, and ending conditions. The multiplayer mode is stable and easy to jump into. For anyone who grew up playing this around the kitchen table, this is a perfect, faithful digital companion.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I appreciate a game that knows its lane and stays in it. This isn't trying to be the next Hearthstone; it’s just Hand and Foot. The interface is clean, which is critical for a card game where you need to see multiple decks and melds at once. The AI is surprisingly competent on the higher settings, actually making strategic discards rather than just playing randomly.

It’s a bit dry. There’s no flashy animation or orchestral score, but why would there be? My only real gripe is that the multiplayer lobby can be a ghost town at times, and the UI feels like it was designed in 2012. It’s reliable and conservative in its design, which I prefer over over-designed modern apps. If you know the game, you'll be happy. If you don't, the tutorial is barely adequate—you're better off looking it up on Wikipedia.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate rule implementation
Competent AI opponents
Clean, easy-to-read cards

Dated user interface
Small multiplayer community
Lackluster tutorial

Technical Report

Performance: Extremely stable; low battery impact.

Accessibility:

Large Card Text

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy Canasta-style card games and want a solid mobile version.

Skip if: You want modern deck-builders or high-production values.

Similar Games:

Canasta Junction
Spades Plus
Phase 10

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Card Player
Hardware: iPhone 14
Playtime: 10 hours
Status: Beat AI on Expert

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1289477691

$1.99 4+★2.9 96 reviews

Author : Ivar Chan

Pubish Date : Thu Sep 28 2017

Last Update Date : Wed Oct 18 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 4.73Wed Oct 18 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- game was sold in order to spend resources to update
- fixed issue with x button not restarting game on iPads
You can now play the challenging card game Hand and Foot on your mobile device! Hand and Foot is compelling card game where each player is dealt two decks of cards: one 'hand' and one 'foot'. The object of the game is to build melds of cards to form 'books' which are groups of seven or more cards, score as many points as possible, and play all of the cards in your hand and foot decks as quickly as possible. The best Hand and Foot players are those who can accumulate large point totals and quickly go out which traps the other players with cards in their hands and thus leaves them with negative points.
If you enjoy card games such as Canasta, Gin Rummy, or Hearts, than you will absolutely be blown away by the uniquely challenging Hand and Foot! After a practice round or two, a new player can quickly learn the rules and enjoy this extremely addictive game!
FEATURES:
 - 1, 2, or 3 Virtual Opponents 
- 3 Difficulty Levels 
- 10 Background Options 
- 24 Different Player Icons 
- High Score Tracking 
- iPod Music Play 
- Horizontal or Vertical Play
- Detailed Rules, Strategies, and Help Pages
If you are a Hand and Foot enthusiast, you know how long it takes to shuffle multiple decks of cards and tally scores when you physically play the game. You will love the speed at which you can play with our app!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
You can now play the challenging card game Hand and Foot on your mobile device! Hand and Foot is compelling card game where each player is dealt two decks of cards: one 'hand' and one 'foot'. The object of the game is to build melds of cards to form 'books' which are groups of seven or more cards, score as many points as possible, and play all of the cards in your hand and foot decks as quickly as possible. The best Hand and Foot players are those who can accumulate large point totals and quickly go out which traps the other players with cards in their hands and thus leaves them with negative points.
If you enjoy card games such as Canasta, Gin Rummy, or Hearts, than you will absolutely be blown away by the uniquely challenging Hand and Foot! After a practice round or two, a new player can quickly learn the rules and enjoy this extremely addictive game!
FEATURES:
 - 1, 2, or 3 Virtual Opponents 
- 3 Difficulty Levels 
- 10 Background Options 
- 24 Different Player Icons 
- High Score Tracking 
- iPod Music Play 
- Horizontal or Vertical Play
- Detailed Rules, Strategies, and Help Pages
If you are a Hand and Foot enthusiast, you know how long it takes to shuffle multiple decks of cards and tally scores when you physically play the game. You will love the speed at which you can play with our app!

Ratings & Reviews

2.9 out of 5 with 96 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Hand and Foot is a North American card game related to Canasta. This version provides a smooth and intuitive way to enjoy the game solo against computer opponents or online. The goal is to be the first to rid yourself of two sets of cards: the 'Hand' and the 'Foot'. With clear graphics, customizable table rules, and an easy-to-use interface, it’s the best way to play this classic pastime without the mess of shuffling five decks of cards.