Game reviews
Card games and board games translate well to phones. Turns are short, rules are enforced for you and there is always an opponent. We cover official adaptations, classic card games and a few modern designs.
How to play Durak online
The rules of Durak, the Russian card game, explained step by step: the deck, trumps, attacking, defending, throwing in, transferring and how a round ends, plus where to play online.
RoundupBest card game apps for Android and iPhone
Our picks of card game apps for phones: Microsoft Solitaire Collection, Durak, UNO!, Slay the Spire and Hearthstone, with how each one charges and who it suits.
RoundupBoard game apps: Ticket to Ride, Catan Universe and Carcassonne
How the official digital versions of Ticket to Ride, Catan and Carcassonne compare on phones and tablets: rules teaching, solo play, online play and pricing.
ReviewSlay the Spire on mobile: review
Our review of Slay the Spire on Android and iPhone: how the deckbuilding roguelike plays on a touchscreen, its one-off price, and who will enjoy it.
ComparisonLichess vs Chess.com: which chess app to use
How Lichess and Chess.com compare on phones: pricing, ads, game analysis, puzzles, lessons and online play, to help you choose a chess app.
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By the Mobiledista editorial team. Updated October 2026.