# Hearts Card Game!

> Four-player trick-taking card game focused on avoiding specific cards. (iPhone/iPad app by David Skelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id469816346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Skelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/326106583)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id469816346/reviews.md

## What is Hearts Card Game!?

This is a great family card game for kids to adults.

Hearts is a trick taking game involving 4 players, where the object of the game is have the lowest score when one person gets more than 100 points. The game starts by dealing 13 cards to each player. Each player passes cards, then plays in sequence, with the objective being to avoid all the hearts and especially the Queen of Spades!

## Key features

- Trick-taking gameplay
- Four-player mode
- Lowest score objective
- Card passing mechanic
- Avoid hearts and Queen of Spades

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hearts Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id469816346/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constant freezing

*2026-01-17*

This is happening more and more. I have to delete and then reinstall the app to get it to work. I also,paid to have extra background screens and cannot access them

### 3/5 — Good game. BadbTech

*2025-04-20*

I enjoy this app, but it freezes on my new iPad after using it for a few games so I have delete and download repeatedly. Never had a problem w my previous iPad

### 1/5 — Not balanced cards, definitely rigged

*2025-02-13*

Certain players are blessed with getting good hands a lot. Non favored players get horrible cards. Way more than law of averages, more than coincidence. Once you realize the game is rigged there is no interest in playing at this site, totally pointless!! I’ve played this site a lot & seen the same kind of outcomes that is beyond coincidence!!!

### 1/5 — Hearts

*2025-01-03*

Doesn’t keep your stats like it’s supposed to and the help icon is unresponsive

### 4/5 — Getting kicked out

*2024-12-29*

I really like this app and have played it for several years. However, for the last few weeks I am getting inexplicably kicked out of the game. If I try to make a comment (in the lobby or during a multiplayer game) I will get kicked out and the App closes. Sometimes I will get kicked out and the App will close when I choose a card to play. I am hoping that Mr Shelly can sort this out as I would really like to return to playing this game.

### 1/5 — Foul mouthed abusive players ruined the game.

*2024-10-10*

Too many juvenile, rude, foul mouthed players and no moderation.

### 1/5 — Brutal players

*2023-08-11*

The dumbest players with zero clue on how to play correctly . They dont know how to pass . They cant read the cards . They don’t understand position to trap low . The drop queen on high score . They chase a rating system that needs uou to play all night and day . They love second place

### 4/5 — Love this game! But please fix.

*2023-03-14*

I love this game and probably play it everyday. But for some reason, recently, it doesn’t put my cards on the bottom like in the picture (they are further up with one card going to the next line). Other players cards in the middle now covers some of mine. I have iPad Pro 3rd generation with the latest iOS 16.3.1. I don’t know if the latest iOS update made this occur, but please update the program. Would be glad to send picture if requested by email.

### 1/5 — Latest iOS update ruins layout

*2023-03-10, version 2.6.3*

The cards which used to be rowed at the bottom are now across the middle of the screen.

### 1/5 — Very addictive, but now faulty

*2023-02-22*

I have enjoyed playing this game for several months. Today I encountered a problem. When a card is laid, it is sometimes not displayed. This has happened on the card I lay, the player to the left, and the player to the right. It has occurred 4 times in a single game. This game is running on IOS11.2.1; I have not encountered the problem on an older iPad running on iOS 9.

I am also a bit disgruntled with the way the app rearranges the cards to look pretty part way through a game. Several times I have pressed a location on the keyboard only to find that at the instant I press it, the cards have shuffled and I play a card that is disastrous.

The problem with the missing cards has got worse, now occurs several times in one game rather than occasionally. Also following the latest changes, how is a change of 4 a low-scoring hand in some cases, but scores of 1,2, or 4 are high-scoring hands. This is unnecessary nonsense - put it back as it was before.

Update Feb2023 - after being OK for several months, the missing card problem has reappeared. This has occurred several times in one game, and has occurred in successive games. It’s bad enough trying to remember which cards have been played, without having to guess. The game is now unplayable.

## Frequently asked questions about Hearts Card Game!

### What is Hearts Card Game?

Hearts Card Game is a digital adaptation of the classic trick-taking card game. It's designed for four players and focuses on strategic card play to achieve the lowest score by avoiding certain cards.

### How do you play Hearts Card Game?

The game involves dealing 13 cards to each of the four players. Players then pass cards to each other before playing in sequence. The primary objective is to avoid taking any heart cards and, most importantly, the Queen of Spades, to keep your score low.

### Is Hearts Card Game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content, but the core gameplay is accessible without cost.

### What devices is Hearts Card Game compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, this app is designed for mobile devices. It is generally expected to run on most modern smartphones and tablets that support its operating system.

### What is the main goal of Hearts Card Game?

The main goal is to have the lowest score when one player reaches over 100 points. This is achieved by strategically avoiding taking cards that award penalty points, specifically all heart cards and the Queen of Spades.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.7 — 2023-06-21

Fixed menu options on small screens.

### 2.6.6 — 2023-04-01

Layout update for newest iOS version.

### 2.6.3 — 2020-11-18

Fix display issue on older devices.

### 2.6.2 — 2020-10-12

Improved card dealing.

### 2.6.1 — 2020-09-27

Some additional graphics options.

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