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Heads Up: Hold'em (1-on-1 Poker)

Heads Up: Hold'em (1-on-1 Poker)

by Headlight Software, Inc.

26 ratings
150 reviews
#47 in paid Casino
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$0.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2009
  • February 9, 2016

Features

Developer

Headlight Software, Inc.
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🧾$0.99 - $1.99
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About

Engage in thrilling 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em poker matches on your mobile device. Play against AI opponents with diverse strategies or challenge friends wirelessly. Earn awards and enjoy intuitive controls for a realistic poker experience.

✓1-on-1 Texas Hold'em
✓Play against AI opponents
✓Wireless multiplayer
✓GameCenter integration
✓Intuitive touch controls
✓Virtual chip betting
✓Earnable awards
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Heads Up. Based on 26 reviews and a 3.0/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and smooth user interface
  • 🎮Excellent AI opponents with varied playing styles
  • ⚡Fast-paced gameplay
  • 🎯Great for single-player practice
  • 👥Two-player mode on same device
  • 🎨Stylish graphics and card designs
  • 💰Good value for price ($1.99)
  • 📱Works well offline
  • 🏆Multiple difficulty levels and opponents
  • 🎓Effective tool for learning poker strategy

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 📡Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🌐Online multiplayer problems
  • ⚠️Game Center connection failures
  • 🔄Settings not saving properly
  • 📊Questionable card odds/RNG fairness
  • 🔌Lack of app updates over time
  • ❌No visible cards at game start
  • 🎮Poor AI post-flop strategy
  • 🚫Leaderboard banner blocking buttons
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What's New in Heads Up

4.4.2

February 9, 2016

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Bug fixes

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

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Charts

Top Paid

📊 47

Casino games

The game has maintained its position at 47 recently.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 174-3

Card games

This game dropped -3 positions in Card games chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Bluetooth/wireless option broke

App Bluetooth / wireless option won’t work since a couple iOS’s ago. Used to love it. Wish it could be fixed.
Reader in AzReader in Az

Crashes.

Paid for this app, couldn’t even get through 1 hand without crashing. Still can’t.
BOGANizedBOGANized

Super

HU über BT oder Internet funktioniert nicht, spiel beendet sich andauernd ohne Grund.
-10 Sterne

#edit:
App funktioniert endlich super, man kann gute Matches über Bluetooth spielen.
Alles was man braucht für privat spiele in einer App.
Desert726436Desert726436

There still not perfect

İ can’t play online with my dad
Kemal Kaya HanKemal Kaya Han

Heads up Hold’em 1 on 1 upgraded too

Won’t turn on and accept invites. and turns off 1/2 way through game. Frustrating. Leaderboard banner across top won’t disappear and blocks the send and cancel button. So all I can do to get rid of it is reboot. This game needs a lot of fixes FYI
BabykpasoBabykpaso
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Bluetooth won't connect or drops randomly

Bug

App crashes during gameplay

Bug

No cards displayed at game start

Bug

iOS compatibility issues (iOS 7, 10, 11)

Bug

Game freezes mid-hand

Bug

Settings reset to default values

Bug

Leaderboard banner won't disappear

Bug

Game doesn't save stack counts

Bug

Hole cards not visible after reload

Bug

Invite acceptance failures

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

In-game chip tracking for two-player mode

Feature

WiFi multiplayer connectivity

Feature

Bluetooth networking between devices

Feature

More AI opponent personalities

Feature

Manual control of community cards

Feature

Chip concealment in single-player mode

Feature

More betting options

Feature

Card preview for backgrounds

Feature

Player hand visibility at end of game

Feature

Improved blind increase settings

Feature

FAQ

What is Heads Up: Hold'em?

Heads Up: Hold'em is a mobile application that allows you to play 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em poker. You can play against intelligent AI opponents with various playing styles or challenge friends wirelessly.

How do I play with friends?

The app supports awesome wireless play where you and a friend each use your own device. It also integrates with GameCenter to allow you to play against anyone in the world. Additionally, you can use one device like a chessboard for two players to share and play.

What are the key features of the game?

Key features include No Limit Texas Hold'em, customizable chip counts and blinds, easy and intuitive touch controls for betting and folding, realistic graphics and sounds, AI opponents with different strategies, and dozens of awards to earn.

Is the app free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. You can play with up to 50,000 chips and customize game settings like blinds and starting stack size.

What devices is Heads Up: Hold'em compatible with?

The application is designed for play on iPhone and iPod touch devices. It features easy and elegant touch controls that are simple and beautiful to use.