# Heads Up: Hold'em (1-on-1 Poker) — user reviews > 150 indexed App Store user reviews of Heads Up by Headlight Software, Inc., rated 2.90/5 from 25 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (12 of 150) ### 3/5 — There still not perfect *2020-06-21* İ can’t play online with my dad ### 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 ### 2/5 — Crashing in share phone mode! *2017-02-23, version 4.4.2* I love this app. The AI is beyond terrible. But the interface to play heads up with friends sharing the phone is great! Other than the freezing up every fu*king time! ### 4/5 — Fun *2016-11-29, version 4.4.2* Quick play ### 2/5 — IOS10.1 fail *2016-10-01* Crashes often on IOS10.1. Used to be perfect. ### 2/5 — Fun when it works *2016-08-17* Fun, two-player Bluetooth mode that occasionally works. The Bluetooth usually fails to connect and sometimes drops randomly. If they fixed that bug, I'd give it 4 stars. As it is, 2 stars. ### 3/5 — Bluetooth fail *2016-07-02* I agree with this review completely: My son hooked us up through the Game Center pre loaded app to play each other; the direct Bluetooth used to work but doesn't anymore - please address. I can't play with a family member, who is in the same room. Regardless of what we do it says connection lost. Please address ASAP. When playing against compute it is a 4-5* app ### 3/5 — Ok for first rounds then they want cash *2015-12-31, version 4.4.1* I like being able to play against computer non stop - this does not seem to be the ap that allows that ### 2/5 — Poor online play *2015-11-29* This game is always crashing when you play online. The interface is great it's and awesome app and concept. Sadly, the makers must have lost love for this app along the way. It hasn't been updated in a very long time and there are serious holes in it. Would love to see the the creators take a little more pride in the product that they're making money from. ### 2/5 — Nice interface, poor AI *2015-03-17, version 4.4.1* Fun to play. The AI is fine preflop, terrible post flop. Even at the high difficulty, AI never, ever bets flop and basically never folds. AI bets turn maybe 5% and calls a lot. AI bets river 95%. Recipe: raise large preflop for value, pot flop, evaluate turn based on stack sizes (AI folds turn a lot),raise or check raise river. You will win 80%+ vs all AI opponents. ### 2/5 — Awful for multiplayer *2015-02-15, version 4.4.1* Great game but awful online or Bluetooth with friends. App keeps crashing and when you reload the game the hole cards aren't visible. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 1/5 — Can be fun *2018-02-26* Always crashes and never anyone on to play against! ### 1/5 — Bluetooth does not work *2017-12-22* Please update app. The Bluetooth does not work with iOS 11. ### 1/5 — Do Not Buy This App *2016-12-26* This is a scam. Bluetooth won't connect to another device. Can't even play online. Horrible app. Do not buy!!! ### 1/5 — Just doesn't work *2016-08-26* Doesn't work ### 1/5 — Rip off *2015-04-11, version 4.4.1* Rip off ### 1/5 — constantly crashes on gamecenter *2014-08-25, version 4.4.1* This app is awful if you are trying to play a friend. Crashes every 5-7 minutes and doesn't save the stack counts. Avoid this app! would like a refund! ### 1/5 — Bluetooth is terrible *2013-12-17, version 4.3.7* Great app until IOS 7. Now Bluetooth does not work at all ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 😀 ### 5/5 — Отличная игра *2017-02-06, version 4.4.2* Удобный интерфейс, достойный соперник. Самое то для тренировок на парах ### 5/5 — Review 1 *2016-04-11* A fun, fast-paced Texas Hold 'Em app. I enjoy the sound effects provided by the app such as chips being placed, the user interface is very well done, and the protectors are a nice touch. Worth the $0.99! ### 5/5 — Excelent! *2015-12-31* Te best heads up poker for iPhone!! ### 5/5 — Yee *2015-03-08, version 4.4.1* Soooo good!!! ### 5/5 — Finally *2014-09-29* Finally, someone came up with a Texas Hold'em app that comes very close to the technical accuracy of Apple's original Texas Hold'em app. Flayers in this app are very well written and give you the playing experience of a real live opponent. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting tokeep their poker skills honed in between games. ### 5/5 — Really fun *2014-08-09, version 4.4.1* Great practice they also have a PLO app. ### 5/5 — Stylish Hold'em Fun *2014-07-26, version 4.4.1* Very well-designed easy-to-use Texas Hold'em game loaded with features. Numerous AI opponents with different strategies, awards come in the form of signature card covers you get from beating opponents. Very clever and nice to look at with rapid gameplay solo, with a partner using your device as a dealer, or against multiple online opponents. Great little app, I'm very pleased with it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*