# Hearts XT — Play the popular card game!

> Classic Hearts card game with AI and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-xt/id1378318339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065434583)
- Category: Games, Card, Casino
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2019-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-xt/id1378318339/reviews.md

## What is Hearts XT?

Enjoy the popular card game classic Hearts with smart computer opponents or online with your friends.

** Hearts XT is free of ads **

Play with smart computer opponents:
- Play anytime, anywhere.
- Smart and challenging computer opponents.
- Scalable level of difficulty.


Many entertaining game options:
- Adjust the app to your playing speed.
- Choose from realistic game background scenes.
- Customize from a selection of characters to play with.
- Use your own pictures.


Play online with friends:
- No signup required.
- Mixed mode possible with friends and computer.


Many more features:
- User and computer player statistics.
- With assistance to help beginners having fun with Hearts: Undo, Hints, Hearts Rules.
- Automatic save when you get a phone call or exit the app.

Hearts is also known under alternative names as Rickety Kate, Black Lady, Black Maria, Black Widow, Queen of Spades, Black Queen and Black Cat.

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Hearts is a game of skill. Playing Hearts is not "gambling". This game does not offer "real money gambling" or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at "real money gambling".

(*) Terms of use for Online-Services see www.hearts-app.com/terms_of_use.en.html

More at hearts-app.com

Look forward to many hours of fun with Hearts!

## Key features

- Smart computer opponents
- Online multiplayer with friends
- Customizable game backgrounds and characters
- Scalable difficulty levels
- Assistance for beginners (Undo, Hints, Rules)
- Automatic save functionality
- User and computer player statistics

## Chart rankings

- #119 in Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-xt/id1378318339/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but can be frustrating

*2026-03-03*

Sinse you pay - no annoying advertisements.  Most every hearts game I try it is rare to shoot the moon, but not in this game.  I have shot the moon by accident more times than I can count.

You need that buffer of points though since YOU must stop another moonshot attempts.  The AI players let each other and often yourself shoot the moon on a regular basis,  

The programmers of this and most every other hearts game lay their heavy hand in to make sure you do not win every game.  I have come in second place many times despite shooting the moon twice.

The computer can be ruthless often causing me to laugh at the number of mismatched deals, where you and one other player has almost all of one suite.  Some of this heavy handed programming must be done or a good player would win almost every game.  

If you really tire of the cheating you are allowed some cheating yourself.  As long as it is not the NO TRADE round you can ask for a new shuffle.  Keep in mind that if you do not know where Q of spades is that well over 60% of the time the player to your left has it.

Also the program seems fond of loading you up with a lot of clubs.  You rarely receive many spades and if you have 4 with one being queen that is not enough to be able to get rid of her due to the suits being off balance.

I am able to win some now even without reshuffle request because I now recognize some patterns and have a good guess on what will happen next

### 2/5 — Geringe Bildschirmauflösung

*2025-09-02*

Die maximale Bildschirmauflösung von Hearts XT beträgt nur 1050x790 Bildpunkte. Das ist gerade mal 40% HD-Auflösung! Wenn man das Fenster auf Bildschirmgröße maximiert (27 Zoll), ist alles unscharf und pixelig. So macht das Spielen auf einem Mac keinen Spaß! Und dafür habe ich 7 Euro bezahlt.

### 5/5 — Fast perfekt -  bitte noch die Uhrzeit sichtbar machen während des Spiels….

*2022-11-09*

….sonst verpasse ich wieder mal meinen Zug 😂

### 5/5 — Awesome hearts experience

*2021-02-02*

If you don’t need online multi player then you cannot do much better then Hearts XT.  The only problem is the distraction from the guy smiling at you from the other side of the table.

* Correction, Play with friends is available 
  Have not tried as my friends don’t have
  app at this stage.

The price is worth it no matter what your playing ability.
Settings allow plenty of adjustment for skill level.

With so many dodgy mobile games out there this one is solid enough to play on your desktop.

### 4/5 — Best out there, except...

*2020-04-23*

I have downloaded and tried every hearts game in the App Store. This is by far the best out there. EXCEPT, I’m calling BS on the algo under the hood. You will not be playing 3 players, but rather 1. I’ll explain why. My dad and I are highly skilled in hearts and have logged thousands of games. We’ve mastered card counting and could literally beat anyone and everyone. However, the algorithm that runs this game heavily cheats. You will constantly eat the queen with a 4, sometimes even a 3. And this is when a suit hasn’t gone around once. You can have 4-5 backers and you’ll still eat the queen due to the computer pinning all the tricks to your right. The funniest part is hearts will almost always be broken with the Ace. Who does that? So yes, you can run the deck (almost the only way to win), but even if you have the most amazingly low hand and you can literally duck anything... you won’t be able to. Remember, it’s not 3 people you’re playing. You’re playing 1 person (computer) using 3 hands, so you’re at an extreme disadvantage right away. It’ll destroy the most skilled players. Gotta dock 1 star for that. It’s fun but if you’re skilled, be prepared to be very frustrated.

### 5/5 — Panda

*2020-04-09*

Tolle Umsetzung, viele Regeleinstellungen möglich,

### 5/5 — Wow

*2019-12-16*

Great game hours of fun. Love the characters and the scenery!!!!

### 5/5 — Very impressive

*2019-12-07*

This is a serious Hearts app, with excellent options ad gameplay. The screen is a bit cramped for my liking on a 12.9 iPad and it costs a fair amount to go add free, but at least a one off add free payment is an option.

### 5/5 — Sehr schön gemacht

*2019-02-16*

Wie auch die anderen drei Kartenspiele ist diese App sehr zu empfehlen! Die Regeln sind gut erklärt, umfangreiche Hilfefunktionen und Einstellmöglichkeiten der Gegner.

Allerdings würde ich mir wünschen, dass der Autor auch das iPhone X voll unterstützen würde (der gleiche Wunsch gilt für die Skat und Doppelkopf App).

Dennoch volle fünf Sterne für eine vollwertige Premium App ohne lästige Werbung und mit guter KI!

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank, es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Hearts App gut gefällt! Die iPhone X Unterstützung kommt für alle unsere Apps in Kürze mit den nächsten Versionen. Weiterhin viel Spaß mit Hearts und gut Blatt!

### 5/5 — Macht einfach Spaß!

*2019-02-03*

Als Fan der anderen Kartenspiel-Apps des gleichen Anbieters habe ich gleich zugegriffen, auch wenn ich das Spiel vorher nicht kannte. 

Hat sich gelohnt! Macht viel Spaß und kann ganz schön nervenaufreibend sein - ein kleiner Fehler und die Gegner drehen ein sicher geglaubtes Spiel ruckzuck um... aber es gibt ja den Assistenten, der einem hilft, das beste aus seinem Blatt zu machen.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank, es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Hearts App gut gefällt. Viel Spaß auch weiterhin damit und viel Glück!

## Frequently asked questions about Hearts XT

### Is Hearts XT free to play?

Hearts XT is a paid application, available for $5.99. It is free of advertisements and does not offer in-app purchases.

### Does Hearts XT have ads?

No, Hearts XT is completely free of ads, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play Hearts XT offline?

Yes, you can play Hearts XT offline against smart computer opponents anytime and anywhere.

### How many players can play Hearts XT online?

Hearts XT allows you to play online with your friends. A mixed mode with friends and computer opponents is also possible.

### What devices support Hearts XT?

Hearts XT is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Hearts XT?

Hearts XT has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Hearts XT updated?

The latest version, 2.14, was last updated on March 10, 2026. Updates typically bring improvements and new features.

### Does Hearts XT offer hints or undo options?

Yes, Hearts XT includes assistance for beginners, such as an undo feature, hints, and explanations of Hearts rules to help new players enjoy the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2026-03-10

Clearer presentation of the game score.
Replay the game from the game history.

### 2.13 — 2026-02-20

Quality improvements.

### 2.11 — 2025-02-19

Faster to your Achievements: You can now check your achievements with just one step. Rules and contact options are now accessible directly from the home screen.

### 2.10 — 2025-01-25

Simplified navigation.
- You can now access the game list and game review directly at the game table.
- Switch between the game areas more easily.

### 2.9.5 — 2024-09-09

Online game improvements.

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*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 2026-08-22.*