# Heads Up: Holdem HD (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-hd-1-on-1-poker/id364894003 (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: 3.50/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 330 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-hd-1-on-1-poker/id364894003/reviews.md

## What is Heads Up?

Play 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em anywhere.  Play against your iPad's smart opponents, or Wirelessly against a friend, each on your own iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch*.  Or even play a friend by sharing one iPad like a chessboard too.  

Easy and elegant touch controls keep the mechanics of the game simple and beautiful.  (The iPhone version placed in the "Best App Ever" awards for 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:
* No Limit Texas Hold'em  
* Upgrade to 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.
* Upgrade for dozens of awards to earn and use as card protectors in the game. 
* "Peek Counter" prevents cheating in two player games.


** Wirelessly vs an iPhone or iPod touch will require one of the regular iPhone, non HD versions of Heads Up: Hold'em.

## Key features

- 1-on-1 Texas Hold'em
- AI opponents with varied strategies
- Wireless multiplayer
- Shared device multiplayer
- Customizable game settings
- Intuitive touch controls
- Realistic graphics and sounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade: More Chips, Opponents, & Awards | $4.99 | one-time |
| "Dead Man's Hand" Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Heads Up Jacks" Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Quad-Kings" Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Sapphire Gem" Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Bling" Protector | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Bling Bling" Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Gold Clock" Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Silver Clock" Protector | $1.99 | one-time |
| "Brass Clock" Protector | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Heads Up?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎮 Enjoyable for casual players
- 💡 Innovative card hiding feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Unreliable multiplayer connectivity
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to see own cards in landscape mode
- Syncing issues between devices in multiplayer
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- More AI opponents or multiplayer options
- Difficulty settings or customizable gameplay
- Compatibility updates for newer iOS versions
- Removal of intrusive ads in paid version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 330)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-holdem-hd-1-on-1-poker/id364894003/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Your app was good until now

*2025-11-29, version 4.4.2*

It keeps shutting down, freezing what happen to a good app that is worthless now?

### 3/5 — Multiplayer not working

*2021-09-23, version 4.4.2*

The Bluetooth and online multiplayer are not working.

### 1/5 — Amazing app but it’s abandoned

*2021-09-23, version 4.4.2*

This was an incredible app for playing heads up with friends. It seems there’s no online multi player or blue toooth anymore, RIP great game.

### 3/5 — Used to work

*2021-05-24, version 4.4.2*

Bluetooth/wireless does not work with the new iOS update version 14.5.1

### 5/5 — Why suddenly crashing?

*2020-10-08, version 4.4.2*

Have had game for some time.  Single player, just for fun and challenge.  Used to be quite stable, but past three weeks or so, crashing...crashing...crashing!

Yes, my IOS is  version 12.  Did they make changes for newer IOS and make it unstable when 12 is the IOS?

### 1/5 — Quits

*2020-09-30, version 4.4.2*

Keeps crashin

### 1/5 — Unfair

*2019-01-15, version 4.4.2*

All three computer players get much better cards. Just to make sure I went "all in" against all three players and lost 75 % of the time. If you want frustration play this app

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2017-08-18, version 4.4.2*

They actually want money for this game. The AI stinks. The game keeps going off and you have to report in the computer gets much better points then the player.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2017-05-24, version 4.4.2*

Fun game but it crashes all the time. I quit...

### 1/5 — Seems like a sham

*2017-01-19, version 4.4.2*

Logged in to play against a friend, wifi version doesn't work, Bluetooth version doesn't work, comp AI doesn't work.  Don't buy this.

## Frequently asked questions about Heads Up

### What is Heads Up: Hold'em HD?

Heads Up: Hold'em HD is a mobile application that allows you to play one-on-one Texas Hold'em poker. You can play against smart AI opponents or challenge friends wirelessly on separate devices or by sharing a single device.

### What are the key features of this poker app?

The app features No Limit Texas Hold'em, intelligent AI opponents with diverse strategies, wireless multiplayer for playing against friends on their own devices, and a shared device mode that mimics playing across a chessboard. It also boasts easy-to-use touch controls and realistic graphics and sounds.

### How is this app monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases allow for upgrades, such as playing with a larger chip stack and earning awards to use as card protectors in the game.

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

The app is designed for iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches. Wireless play against an iPhone or iPod touch may require a non-HD version of the app on those devices.

### Can I play Heads Up: Hold'em HD with friends who don't have an iPad?

Yes, you can play wirelessly against a friend on their iPhone or iPod touch, provided they are using a compatible version of the app. Additionally, you can share a single iPad to play against a friend, similar to a chessboard.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.2 — 2016-02-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes

### 4.4.1 — 2014-01-09

* Bug Fixes

### 4.4 — 2013-12-20

Bug fixes

### 4.3.7 — 2013-09-23

Updated for new iOS

### 4.3.1 — 2013-07-22

* Bug fixes with sharing 1 device
* Changes to networking

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