PHEM Logger icon
Scoundrel Solitaire icon
Wrist Pipe icon

David Freeman

For solo card game players seeking depth without ads, and musicians requiring wearable-based pitch tools.

3apps4.8(18) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is David Freeman?

Providing musicians and card game enthusiasts with minimalist, utility-focused mobile experiences that prioritize functional design.

Target audience

Solo card game players seeking depth without adsMusicians requiring wearable-based pitch tools

Active nemesis

SuperPlay

Other rivals

Portfolio

3
apps
Games1
Medical1
Music1

Last updated

Scoundrel Solitaire

v1.1.3

9mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines David Freeman?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Niche mobile games and music utilities

Scale

indie

Target audience

Solo card game players seeking depth without ads, and musicians requiring wearable-based pitch tools.

Origin

A solo developer project operating under the d3.codes brand, supported by community contributions.

Signature Patterns

  • Minimalist, ad-free user interfaces across all titles
  • Focus on niche utility and genre-blending mechanics
  • Monetization via upfront paid models or community support
  • High emphasis on Apple ecosystem features including Apple Watch and MIDI
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Released 2 updates across 2 apps in the last 6 months, with the most recent major release occurring 17 days ago.

Last release 17d agoActive apps 2

Company profile

medium confidence
Founded
2016
Employees
1-10

Portfolio

What does David Freeman ship?

Apps

3 apps analysed

Analysis in progress

Premium ad-free model builds trust with core strategy enthusiasts

  • Fair premium pricing model without intrusive advertisements or hidden in-app purchase requirements
  • Lack of granular control over audio settings and haptic feedback intensity

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

90/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does David Freeman compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

SuperPlay

known forDisney Solitaire

1 app4.8Games

This app dominates the casual card game market by leveraging a massive IP-driven ecosystem, directly competing for the same Solitaire-playing audience as Scoundrel Solitaire.

Contenders(4)

Gamos Mobile

known forSpider Solitaire Live Cards

1 app4.5Games

Directly overlaps with the Solitaire sub-genre, targeting users looking for classic card-based challenges.

HAREPPO

known forPresident - Playing cards game

2 apps5.0Games

Appeals to players seeking deep customization of traditional card game rule sets.

Ironjaw Studios Private

known forCanasta!

2 appsGames

Targets the classic card game audience with a focus on social, multiplayer-driven mechanics.

Joseph M. Libin

known forJoker Multiplayer Card Game

4 apps5.0Games

Competes for the same card-game enthusiast demographic by offering a multiplayer-focused experience.

Same space(2)

bretep

known forCrowns Score Keeper

1 app4.7Games

Serves the same card-playing community by providing utility-focused tools for game management.

Orange Cat Digital

known forBlackjack by Card Coach

1 app4.0Games

Targets card game enthusiasts interested in skill development and strategy mastery.

New entrants(1)

Tihomir Radev

known forSpades 10k - Card Game

1 app0.0Games

A recent entrant in the card game category that offers both single and multiplayer modes.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on David Freeman

Bottom line

David Freeman is a disciplined indie developer with a proven ability to build high-retention niche products without relying on standard ad-supported growth loops. The massive review volume for Scoundrel Solitaire suggests a strong organic product-market fit within the strategy-card game category.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does David Freeman publish?
David Freeman has 3 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does David Freeman make?
David Freeman's portfolio is concentrated in Games and Medical, with an average rating of 4.8/5 across rated apps.
What is David Freeman's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Scoundrel Solitaire is David Freeman's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are David Freeman's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked David Freeman's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
0
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by David Freeman, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “David Freeman intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/david-freeman

See methodologyContact support

Data licensed under CC-BY-NC 4.0