# Heads Up: Hold'em (Free 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-free-poker/id316633122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Casino - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.20/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 205 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-free-poker/id316633122/reviews.md ## What is Heads Up? Play a quick game of 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em anywhere. Play against a friend, or against your iPhone or iPod touch. Even play wirelessly against a friend on their own device! 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 AI 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. * Upgrade, then 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 iPad. Or play on your iPad against an iPhone or iPod touch with "Heads Up: Hold'em" too! * GameCenter online multiplayer lets you play against anyone in the world. * Share one device and use your iPad like a chess board between two people. 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: * 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, upgrade to play them all. * Upgrade for 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 gameplay - Play against AI or friends - Wireless and online multiplayer - Intuitive touch controls - Realistic graphics and sounds - Multiple AI personalities - Unlockable card protectors ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | "Instant Upgrade: 1,000 Chips per Game" | $0.99 | one-time | | "Dead Man's Hand" Protector | $0.99 | one-time | | "Sapphire" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time | | "Silver Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time | | "Gold Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time | | "King Spinner" Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time | | "Bad Beat Clock" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time | | Bling Card Protector | $0.99 | one-time | | "Bling-Bling" Card Protector | $1.99 | one-time | | "Upgrade: More Chips, Opponents, & Awards" | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Heads Up? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great for playing friends - 💡 Interesting AI with different personalities - 👍 Simple and easy to use interface - 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes constantly, even after paying - 🤖 AI is too easy to exploit and predictable - 🎲 Unrealistic outcomes and card distributions - 🔒 Bluetooth and multiplayer issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes during online/Bluetooth play - Incorrect hand/pot resolution - Compatibility issues on newer devices - Betting controls and chip tracking bugs **Most requested features** - Ability to play with more than 2 players - More betting options and control over bets - Smoother and more responsive betting controls - Longer game duration and higher chip counts ## Recent user reviews (10 of 205) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-free-poker/id316633122/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great for playing friends *2024-08-01* If you want to play w a friend just over your phone it’s great for that. I haven’t tried the Bluetooth games but I play ppl all the time just using my phone, the peek function playing against a live person is actually pretty cool. That being said, the ai is extremely easy to beat. The computer checks/calls Preflop, flop, and turn, then ALWAYS bets the river - whether bluffing or not. If you have a hand, even bottom pair, just build the pot up then let the ai bluff the river and call or raise. I dont think they spent much time developing the ai. ### 1/5 — Crashes constantly, even after I paid the $1.99 *2020-10-06* How do I get a refund? It’s pretty much unplayable vs friends (both Bluetooth and Online crash constantly) ### 1/5 — Crashes all the time *2020-10-03* Crashes all the time during online play, even with pod version. A complete waste of money on something that is clearly never updated. ### 1/5 — Nul *2020-05-04* Jai fais quelques parties avec mon ami en partie bluetooth ca se passait bien jusqua ce que ca ne marche plus, gros beug et ca marche plus, pas beaucoup de parametres ### 1/5 — App is crashing *2020-04-20* App version 4.4 is crashing on iOS 13.4.1 ### 1/5 — Dealer *2020-03-29* Any body who believes the deal is honest, please call me I can give a good price on the Brooklyn bridge! Besides the computer getting much better cards, the computer wins too many all ins on the river card. The computer can pick any card from the 44 cards left in the deal. I do not believe the deal is honest, after playing thousands of hands. ### 1/5 — Verarsche *2019-09-14* Verbindungsabbrüche über BT und Internet im HU gegen Freunde. Free Version vor 1-2 Jahren war besser, anscheinend wurde damals nicht genug Geld damit verdient. Weg mit solchen Mist Apps. ### 1/5 — Garbage App *2019-06-26* Garbage. Doesn’t connect heads up via Bluetooth ### 5/5 — Bluetooth and invite a friend option work *2019-03-13* Haven’t played the computer, but the Bluetooth and invite a friend option work really well. One of you have to upgrade, which is annoying, but for $1.99 it’s worth it if you have someone you want to play with. ### 1/5 — Don’t design a poker game if you don’t know how to play *2018-12-11* Don’t design a poker game if you don’t even know the rules of the game. This is not how poker is played ## 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 a smart AI opponent with various personalities and strategies, or compete against friends wirelessly or online. ### How do I play with a friend? You can play with a friend wirelessly on separate devices, or even share one device and use it like a chessboard. The app also supports GameCenter online multiplayer to play against anyone in the world. ### Is the app free to play? Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for upgrades and additional content, such as card protectors. ### What platforms is Heads Up: Hold'em available on? The description mentions compatibility with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. ### What makes the controls unique? The app features easy and elegant touch controls designed for simplicity and beauty. Actions like setting bets or folding are performed through intuitive gestures, making the game accessible. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.4.2 — 2016-02-08 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 — 2013-09-18 Updated for new iOS! ### 4.3.1 — 2013-07-23 * Bug fixes with sharing 1 device * Changes to networking ## Apps similar to Heads Up | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [City of Hold’em - poker games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-of-holdem-poker-games/id6454675412) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Winning Poker: Texas Holdem](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winning-poker-texas-holdem/id1540198423) | 4.6 (91) | Free | Games | | [Poker Brawl](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-brawl/id6455990928) | 4.9 (35) | Free | Games | | [Beat the House 3 Card](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-house-3-card/id1077059943) | 4.5 (2,245) | Free | Games | | [Texas Holdem Mania®-No Rake!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-holdem-mania-no-rake/id1577187969) | 4.8 (70) | Free | Games | | [Beat the House Hold'em](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-the-house-holdem/id1225979854) | 4.5 (6,094) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Headlight Software, Inc. - [Heads Up: Hold'em (1-on-1 Poker)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-1-on-1-poker/id307290392) - [Knife Dancing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-dancing/id336192805) - [A Bee Sees - Learning Letters, Numbers, and Colors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-bee-sees-learning-letters-numbers-and-colors/id345831563) - [Heads Up: Holdem HD (1-on-1 Poker)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-hd-1-on-1-poker/id364894003) - [GamePhone - Free voice calls and text chat for Game Center](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamephone-free-voice-calls-and-text-chat-for-game-center/id404088270) All apps by Headlight Software, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939 ## Related topics [poker up](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/poker-up) --- *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 2026-08-28.*