# Hearts Premium — Best-selling Hearts card game

> Classic Hearts card game with AI opponents and customizable settings. (iPhone/iPad app by Optime Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-premium/id326299607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,055 App Store ratings · 290 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-premium/id326299607/reviews.md

## What is Hearts Premium?

The classic card game Hearts is now available on your iPhone or iPod Touch.  With rich graphics and smooth animations, Hearts Premium is the premier Hearts app on the app store.  

Try to stick your opponents with as many hearts as possible, while simultaneously avoiding hearts yourself.  Watch out for the Queen of Spades, she'll ruin your day.  

Hearts Premium features an outstanding artificial intelligence engine.  Three different difficulty levels ensure that you can play against a computer opponent that matches your skill level.  

Hearts Premium offers many exciting features, including:

* Great graphics and awesome sound effects
* Play to 50, 100, or 150 points 
* Option to count Jack of Diamonds as -10 points 
* Configurable game speed (slow, medium, or fast)
* Automatic save when you get a phone call or exit the app

If you've been waiting for a killer Hearts game for your iPhone or iPod Touch, this is it.  Download Hearts Premium today and check it out!

## Key features

- Rich graphics and smooth animations
- Intelligent AI opponents
- Three difficulty levels
- Configurable game speed
- Automatic save functionality
- Play to 50, 100, or 150 points

## Chart rankings

- #37 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #46 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hearts Premium?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game experience
- 🎮 Great version of classic game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Predictable AI opponents
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🔍 Difficult to see scores and cards

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scores and UI elements become misaligned
- Game freezes or crashes on certain devices
- New card design is harder to read
- Paid version has issues like ads still showing

**Most requested features**

- Add statistics and player tracking
- Allow customization of player names/avatars
- Improve difficulty settings and AI behavior
- Add option to automatically end game when all points are played

## Recent user reviews (10 of 290)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-premium/id326299607/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Odds Defying Deals

*2025-11-13, version 2.08*

This program makes many mathematically incredible deals both when the cards are dealt and when they are played. Go for Shoot the Moon opportunities come along way too often and when I think of the odds, the slight chance of what could happen at the very worst of course does happen over and over. 

It’s simplistic. It doesn’t even have many options like speeding up the deal when the hand is over or keeping track of any stats.

This app is just about as you could get for free and in some ways not even that good.

### 1/5 — Don’t upgrade to premium, only an iPhone version

*2025-04-04, version 2.08*

Upgraded iPad version to premium to remove adds. But the premium version is iPhone only and no dedicated app. Must load non-premium version to then open premium version. Don’t waste your money.

### 1/5 — Not Random

*2024-11-09, version 2.08*

I can tell within a few hands who’s going to win. This is not random, as any card game should be.

### 5/5 — Options Hearts

*2024-09-27, version 2.08*

I am disgusted because
I could not get adds off my iPad. I do love playing the game.

### 1/5 — Hearts premium

*2024-09-22, version 2.08*

Good game but continuous interruptions with screen freezing and pop ups “ want to end this game and start a new one. Numerous messages to optime  but no solution given

### 1/5 — Cards look WORSE THAN the FREE version

*2024-08-23, version 2.08*

I played their free version of Hearts for a while now, so figured I might as well buy the ad-free version. But this version is not actually just an ad-free version of the free one. I mean, the GUI and game options are identical (so no bonus other than skipping ads). But the cards in the paid version look MUCH WORSE. They appear to be lower resolution and have a muddy look to them. From the first time I opened the app I HATED it. I wish I got my money back, because I didn’t expect a worse version of the free app. I don’t even know if this one actually skips ads or not, I can’t play through it because the cards make it feel like my eyes are going bad. Still playing the free version. Actively looking for alternatives…The free version plays a lot of ads for other companies Hearts game, which is a hint I guess

### 3/5 — Review

*2024-08-06, version 2.08*

It’s a great game. And I love the fact that there are no ads. But having to do a double click to play a card is a little irritating. I’ve played probably six other games and none of them have a double tap. You just have to select the card and it plays it. that’s the only thing I don’t like about the game.

### 5/5 — Get this game

*2024-07-10, version 2.08*

A must for lovers of card games
Ive played every version of this game this the best

### 1/5 — Difficulty Playing a Card

*2024-03-01, version 2.08*

Sometimes I try to play a card and it takes many attempts.  I have to tap the card until my finger hurts.  I expect more from a paid app.

### 1/5 — Poorly done

*2023-12-07, version 2.08*

Always three against the player - of you can't set up an honest game then get someone who can! I gave you 1 star because I had to to send the review - you don't deserve it.

## Frequently asked questions about Hearts Premium

### What is Hearts Premium?

Hearts Premium is a digital adaptation of the classic card game Hearts for iPhone and iPod Touch. It offers rich graphics, smooth animations, and an intelligent AI engine for challenging gameplay.

### What are the key features of Hearts Premium?

Key features include great graphics and sound effects, the ability to play to different point totals (50, 100, or 150), an option to count the Jack of Diamonds as -10 points, configurable game speed, and automatic saving.

### How much does Hearts Premium cost?

Based on the provided information, Hearts Premium is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of opponents can I play against?

Hearts Premium features an outstanding artificial intelligence engine with three different difficulty levels. This ensures you can play against a computer opponent that matches your skill level, whether you are a beginner or an experienced player.

### Is the game compatible with my device?

The application is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It offers automatic saving when you receive a phone call or exit the app, ensuring your game progress is preserved.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.08 — 2021-11-25

• Minor bug fixes

### 2.01 — 2020-11-17

We heard you!  You can now choose from the old classic style cards or the new modern style cards through the options menu.  If you have any additional feedback on the updated layout, send us an e-mail at support@optimesoftware.com.  

• Support for all iPhone screen sizes 
• Minor bug fixes
• Volume now controlled by system volume instead of ringer volume

### 2.00 — 2020-11-05

• Support for all iPhone screen sizes 
• Minor bug fixes
• Volume now controlled by system volume instead of ringer volume

### 1.60 — 2017-06-25

• Updated to ensure compatibility with iOS 11
• New app icon
• New More Games screen
• Minor bug fixes

### 1.45 — 2013-10-02

• Updated for iOS 7 
• Minor bug fixes

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