# Master Hearts — Hearts card game

> Hearts card game with customizable rules and AI opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Ken Fox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-hearts/id1352640899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ken Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352566796)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 181 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-hearts/id1352640899/reviews.md

## What is Master Hearts?

Select 3 of the 9 players to play against.  Players have different playing styles and talk, saying different things.  Playing options include classic Hearts rules where the opening lead is the two of Clubs, hearts count as 1 point and the Queen of Spades is 13 points.  Shooting the Moon adds 26 points to the other players.  Optionally, the Jack of Diamonds is -10 points and taking no tricks is -3 points.  The Twanger option resets any score at the end of each hand that is a multiple of 25 (including 0) to the average of the remaining high and low scores.  The Magic Number, selected at random, counts as a Twanger hit and also carries a 10 point assessment, called an Asterisk, at the end of the game.  Asterisks also are assessed for looking at the Kitty when you are not supposed to and for leading a Heart before Hearts have been broken.  Only the player winning the first Heart may look at the Kitty.
     The Jack of Diamonds, no tricks, Twangers, Magic Number, Kitty, and Asterisks all are options that can be chosen by the user.

## Key features

- 9 AI opponents with distinct playing styles
- Classic Hearts rules
- Optional scoring variations (Jack of Diamonds, no tricks)
- Twanger and Magic Number options
- Kitty and Asterisk scoring
- Customizable game options

## Chart rankings

- #171 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-hearts/id1352640899/reviews.md

### 5/5 — dodo Hearts

*2023-07-25*

Third try but found a winner! Like Fox’ Bridge App, Hearts allows me to learn the game, and has that extra level of complexity when I am ready. As a beginner, the Twanger and Magic Number greatly improved my attention span. Twanger also made it possible to win with weak hands. A big Thumbs-Up!

### 5/5 — Frustrating irritating and fun

*2018-07-05*

It’s almost like playing hearts with a real group of irritating people.  As long as you can contain the laws of probability, you’ll enjoy this app.  If getting stuck with the queen ten or twelve times in a row actually gets to you, it will be good time to get a coffee.

### 5/5 — Hearts from Dodofox

*2018-06-26*

Great game that plays with so many different options and does not require the Internet to play.  Lots of fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Master Hearts

### What are the basic rules of Master Hearts?

Master Hearts follows classic Hearts rules where hearts are 1 point and the Queen of Spades is 13 points. The player who wins the first Heart can look at the Kitty. Shooting the Moon adds 26 points to other players.

### Can I customize the scoring in Master Hearts?

Yes, Master Hearts offers several optional scoring variations. These include the Jack of Diamonds being -10 points, taking no tricks being -3 points, and the Twanger option which resets scores that are multiples of 25.

### Does Master Hearts have ads?

No, Master Hearts is ad-free. It is a paid application that does not contain advertisements.

### How many opponents can I play against in Master Hearts?

You can select 3 out of 9 AI opponents to play against. These AI players have different playing styles and communicate through in-game dialogue.

### What devices is Master Hearts available on?

Master Hearts is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Master Hearts updated?

The latest version of Master Hearts is 3.2, and it was last updated on February 3, 2025. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

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

Master Hearts has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of players.

### What is the price of Master Hearts?

Master Hearts costs $2.99. This is a one-time purchase for the full game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2026-08-02

Don't allow looking at kitty except by player getting first heart.

### 3.3 — 2026-05-18

Remove asterisk for leading hearts before broken.

### 3.2 — 2025-02-03

format improvements.

### 3.1 — 2024-08-14

Updated age rating.

### 2.0 — 2023-07-30

Improved graphics.

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