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

> 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em poker game with AI and multiplayer options. (iPhone/iPad app by Headlight Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Casino
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392/reviews.md

## What is Heads Up?

Play 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em anywhere.  Play against a friend, or just versus your iPhone or iPod touch.

Easy and elegant touch controls keep the mechanics of the game simple and beautiful.  (It's even won an award! placing in the "Best App Ever" Casino Games!)

ONE PLAYER:
* For one player, play against a smart iPhone opponent.  Several AI personalities (with widely different styles and who all play advanced poker strategies) keep it fun and challenging even for expert poker players.
* Beat each to earn their card protector to use in the game. 

TWO PLAYER:
* Awesome wireless play. You and a friend, each on your own iPhone or iPod touch. 
* GameCenter lets you play against anyone in the world!
* Or use your iPhone or iPod touch like a chess board between two people to share and play on one device.  Heads Up: Hold'em can either just deal the cards (letting you use real world chips) or both deal the cards and let you bet virtual chips onscreen against a friend.


FEATURES:
* No Limit Texas Hold'em  
* Play with up to 50,000 chips.  Choose your blinds, starting stack size, and how quickly the blinds increase. (In the Settings)
* Easy and intuitive touch controls keep the mechanics of the game simple.  Spin to set your bet amount, then push the pile of chips into the "bet" circle to place your bet.  Or drag your cards to the center to fold.  In two player games, simply slide the chip off your cards to peek.  
* Beautiful photographic images and realistic sounds make it feel right.
* AI opponents vary from aggressive to careful.
* Dozens of awards to earn and use as card protectors in the game. 
* "Peek Counter" prevents cheating in two player games.

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Fossil" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Texas Star" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Dead Man's Hand" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Diamond" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Gold Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Silver Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Brass Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Quad-Kings" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bling Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bling-Bling Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #137 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #34 in Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

## What do users think of Heads Up?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bluetooth won't connect or drops randomly
- App crashes during gameplay
- No cards displayed at game start
- iOS compatibility issues (iOS 7, 10, 11)
- Game freezes mid-hand
- Settings reset to default values
- Leaderboard banner won't disappear
- Game doesn't save stack counts
- Hole cards not visible after reload
- Invite acceptance failures

**Most requested features**

- In-game chip tracking for two-player mode
- WiFi multiplayer connectivity
- Bluetooth networking between devices
- More AI opponent personalities
- Manual control of community cards
- Chip concealment in single-player mode
- More betting options
- Card preview for backgrounds
- Player hand visibility at end of game
- Improved blind increase settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bluetooth/wireless option broke

*2021-11-10*

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

### 1/5 — Crashes.

*2020-08-25, version 4.4.2*

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

### 5/5 — Super

*2020-08-01*

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.

### 3/5 — There still not perfect

*2020-06-21*

İ can’t play online with my dad

### 1/5 — Heads up Hold’em 1 on 1 upgraded too

*2020-05-20*

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

### 5/5 — Vicino la perfezione

*2019-07-23, version 4.4.2*

Gioco ottimo, bella grafica e giocabilità, piacevole la modalità 2 giocatori offline, ho fatto tante partite inaspettate. L’intelligenza artificiale va bene ma si può e si deve migliorare per rendere la partita più emozionante. Ci sono alcuni schemi di gioco troppo prevedibili.

### 5/5 — great Game

*2018-07-01*

new version much better. no longer crashes with the new Iphone OS 😀

### 4/5 — Good app, but crashes

*2018-05-19*

Would be 5/5 if not for the crashes

### 4/5 — Minor glitches

*2018-03-03*

Have been using it for years, loving it except the minor glitches with the last update 2 years ago, hopefully the developer will update it to the latest iOS

### 1/5 — Can be fun

*2018-02-26*

Always crashes and never anyone on to play against!

## Frequently asked questions about Heads Up

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.2 — 2016-02-09

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

Bug fixes

### 4.4.1 — 2014-01-09

* Bug Fixes

### 4.4 — 2013-12-20

Bug fixes

### 4.3.7 — 2013-09-19

Updated for new iOS!

### 4.3.1 — 2013-07-23

* Bug fixes with sharing 1 device
* Changes to networking

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