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Classic card game

Simply War

High card wins. Good company helps.

Simply War is an ad-free War card game for iPhone at 99¢. Play AI or pass-and-play matches, use Auto-Play against AI and review round history.

Get it on the App Store 99¢ iOS 26.1 or later · No ads

Price shown is the US App Store price; other regions may vary.

Screenshots

  • Simply War — official App Store screenshot 1
  • Simply War — official App Store screenshot 2

About Simply War

Draw cards, compare values and see who takes the round. Simply War keeps the classic card game easy to pick up, with warm retro visuals instead of a crowded menu.

Play a match against the AI, or pass the device to a friend for two-player play on the same screen. There is no account to create and no advertising to interrupt a round.

Use Auto-Play during an AI match to let the rounds unfold, or open Round History to review previous rounds and war details. Light and dark modes, optional music and sound effects let you choose the atmosphere.

How to play

  1. 1Choose a computer opponent or two-player pass-and-play.
  2. 2Draw cards and compare their values to determine the round’s winner.
  3. 3Continue the match using the familiar rules of War.

Highlights

  • Solo or together

    Challenge the AI or share one device with a second player.

  • Watch or review the rounds

    Auto-Play runs an AI match for you. Round History shows each round, including war details; the game-over recap includes rounds won, wars triggered and the biggest war win.

  • Your kind of quiet

    Choose light or dark mode and turn music or sound effects on or off.

  • Single Player vs AI
  • 2-Player Pass & Play
  • Auto-Play vs AI
  • Round History

Questions

Can two people play on one phone?

Yes. Simply War includes a two-player pass-and-play mode on the same device.

Do I need an account?

No. The game requires no account and has no ads.

How do Auto-Play and round history work?

During a vs AI game, tap the play button for Auto-Play. Tap the list icon to review Round History, including war details. Auto-Play is described for AI matches, not pass-and-play.

Can I turn the music off?

Yes. Background music and sound effects are optional.

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