# Simple Hearts — Classic family card game > Free, offline classic Hearts card game with intelligent AI and customizable rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Magmic Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hearts/id1240063327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Magmic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 235 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 117 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2017-08-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hearts/id1240063327/reviews.md ## What is Simple Hearts? No timer, no lives, no limits. Play a relaxing game of Hearts, online or offline, 100% free! Play the best classic Hearts game designed specifically for iOS! Simple Hearts gives you the fun and relaxing Hearts experience you know and love. Play anywhere, with three intelligent computer opponents that feel so realistic it's like they’re sitting at the table with you. This popular challenge, also known as Rickety Kate, Black Lady, Black Maria, and Black Widow, is a family card game favorite. Download and play Simple Hearts wherever you go. GAME FEATURES • Classic look and feel • 3 levels of difficulty • Ability to play offline • Clever computer opponents • Large, easy to read cards • 2 game modes - Classic & Omnibus • 3 game speeds to choose from HOW TO PLAY Hearts is one of the most popular card games in the world. It is played with a standard set of 52 playing cards and is closely related to other trick-taking games like Spades and Euchre. The object of the game is to score the least amount of points. You earn points for every heart you take and if you are unlucky enough to get the Queen of Spades then you are stuck with an extra 13 points. In the default game mode in Simple Hearts, the game ends when someone reaches 50 points. However, that can be changed to 100 points, 150 points or it can be set to end after 1, 3 or 5 rounds of play. HEARTS TERMINOLOGY • Breaking Hearts: Hearts cannot lead a trick until a Heart has been discarded on a trick • Discarding Cards: Players can discard any card if they are unable to play a card of the led suit • First Trick: All penalty cards cannot be played on the first trick. This includes Hearts and the Queen of Spades • Following Suit: Players must follow the suit of the first card played in each trick, if possible • Hand: The cards held by one player • Passing: Before each round, each player will pass three cards to another player. The direction of the cards passed will change each round • Penalty Cards: Hearts are worth 1 point and the Queen of Spades is worth 13 points • Shooting The Moon: When a player collects all Hearts and the Queen of Spades in a single round, they instead score zero and each opponent scores 26 points • Trick: One card played from each player forms the trick • Trick Winner: The player with the highest value card of the led suit collects each trick • Voiding a Suit: When a player no longer has any cards of a specific suit, that suit is considered voided. This allows the player to play cards of other suits when that suit is led TIPS • Be careful when passing cards. You may help an opponent who is trying to shoot the moon if you pass all high ranking cards • Keep track of cards that have been played! There are 13 cards of each suit in the deck. Play around the cards you know are remaining in the deck • Voiding a suit (getting rid of all cards of a specific suit in your hand) is a great way to play your penalty cards on opponents SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK If you have any technical problems, please email us directly at uv-support@magmic.com. Thank you! FAN PAGES Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook! www.twitter.com/magmic www.facebook.com/magmic ## Key features - Play online or offline - Intelligent computer opponents - No timer, lives, or limits - Classic look and feel - 3 difficulty levels - 2 game modes - Customizable game settings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | No ads | $0.99 | one-time | | No Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | No Ads | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Simple Hearts? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly interface - 👍 Good game mechanics - 👍 Challenging gameplay - 👍 Free to play - 👍 Relaxing game - 👍 Fast gameplay - 👍 Fair play - 👍 Good AI - 👍 Classic hearts experience - 👍 Clean design - 👍 No intrusive ads (historically) **Cons** - anúncios Excessive ads - anúncios Long ads - anúncios Ads after every hand - anúncios Unplayable due to ads - 🐛 Freezes on loading assets - 🐛 App closes accidentally - 🐛 Terrible hands/bad luck - 🐛 Support unresponsive - 🐛 Computer cheats - 🐛 Cannot play online - 🐛 Ads spoil game - 🐛 Cannot get out of ad screen - 🐛 Latest update ruined ads - 🐛 Random games taking over - 🐛 Games take too long due to ads - 🐛 Ads last longer than gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Will not load on iPad Pro - Freezes on loading assets - Accidentally closing app when choosing cards - Computer players can shoot the moon excessively - Queen of Spades hand after hand - Game giving cards just given away - Cannot get out of ad screen - Latest update changed game to many long and unstoppable ads - Random games taking over hearts game and not letting user 'X' out - After recent update, watch a video after every hand - Ads after every hand lasting from 15 to 60 seconds **Most requested features** - Remove shoot the moon option - Visible progressive total for each player - Option to remove ads (paid) - Slow down ad display after game - Allow players to choose their own games, not forced random ones - Add multi-human player option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 62) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hearts/id1240063327/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Vita mahjong *2026-05-22* This add will not let you delete its add please rectify IMMEDIATELY ### 3/5 — Good game, long ads *2025-04-11, version 1.1.2* Will not load on my IPad Pro tablet. Freezes on loading assets. ### 4/5 — Good game, long ads *2025-01-07* Great hearts game but ads that can be very long which is frustrating. Update. I paid to remove ads, now is much better. ### 3/5 — Not good with iPhone *2024-12-16* Doesn’t work well with iPhone. Keep accidentally closing app when choosing cards ### 5/5 — Developers Take Heed *2024-12-13* This game is so user friendly that every other game in the App Store should be removed immediately,backgammonf,pool mobilityware card games your a joke , CONGRATULATIONS WELL DONE AND SINCE ITS DECEMBER MERRY XMAS TO THE STAFF WHO CREATED THIS GAME. ### 1/5 — Terrible hands *2024-11-26* I paid so I didn't have to have any ads, and no it wasn't very much but I have to say the hands I get are horrible. I very rarely get a chance to run the deck and I've contacted Support three times, and I've got nothing back so I'm bored of this game so now I will delete it I suggest you do too. At least Support could get back to you but they have their money so they don't care. ### 5/5 — Slow down *2024-08-10* After the game has finished the scores are shown on the screen and with in a SPLIT SECOND the add comes up and you have to wait until the add finishes before you find out who won, SLOW DOWN AND LET THE PLAYER KNOW WHO WON SAY THREE SECONDS THEN SHOW THE ADD, ITS A GOOD GAME AND THIS IS THE ONLY FLAW SO PLEASE SLOW DOWN. ### 3/5 — Good game, long ads *2023-12-13* Great hearts game but ads that can be very long which is frustrating. ### 4/5 — Simple but challenging *2023-10-13, version 1.1.2* Typical hearts type game, nice & challenging, love the look, sound & format, it gets a fifth star when they add a visible progressive total for each player as I like to play to always attack the “low” player while remaining low myself if I can, but can’t always remember who that player is since the players change positions for each game and the their total score is only shown at the end of the hand, then disappears for the next round ### 4/5 — More options *2023-09-08* Put a option to remove shoot the moon. The game would be much better. It is good but not great. ## Frequently asked questions about Simple Hearts ### What is Simple Hearts? Simple Hearts is a digital adaptation of the classic trick-taking card game, Hearts. It offers a relaxing and uninterrupted gameplay experience, allowing you to play online or offline against intelligent AI opponents. The game features a classic look and feel with customizable settings for a personalized experience. ### What are the key features of Simple Hearts? Key features include the ability to play online or offline, intelligent computer opponents with three difficulty levels, and no timers, lives, or limits. It also offers a classic look and feel, large easy-to-read cards, two game modes (Classic & Omnibus), and three game speeds. ### Is Simple Hearts free to play? Yes, Simple Hearts is free to download and play. The app does include ads and offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional content. ### What devices is Simple Hearts compatible with? The description states that Simple Hearts is designed specifically for iOS. Therefore, it is compatible with various Apple devices running the iOS operating system. ### How do you play Hearts and what are the objectives? Hearts is a trick-taking game where the objective is to score the least amount of points. Points are earned for taking Hearts cards and the Queen of Spades. Players aim to avoid collecting these penalty cards, with a special 'Shoot the Moon' objective offering a high-risk, high-reward strategy. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2022-11-07 Enjoy playing Simple Hearts! ### 1.1.1 — 2022-08-10 Enjoy playing Simple Hearts! ### 1.1.0 — 2018-01-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Calling all card game fans! We're excited to announce the release of Simple Hearts: the best free Hearts game designed specifically for iPhones and iPads, with these great features: • Classic look and feel • Customizable difficulty and speed settings • Large, easy to read cards • Intelligent and intuitive opponents • 2 game modes: Classic & Omnibus • Ability to play offline This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. Thanks for playing. Enjoy the game! ### 1.0.1 — 2017-11-07 Calling all card game fans! We're excited to announce the release of Simple Hearts: the best free Hearts game designed specifically for iPhones and iPads, with these great features: - Classic look and feel - Customizable difficulty and speed settings - Large, easy to read cards - Intelligent and intuitive opponents - 2 game modes: Classic & Omnibus - Ability to play offline This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. Thanks for playing. Enjoy the game! ### 1.0 — 2017-08-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Simple Hearts | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gin Rummy Plus - Fun Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gin-rummy-plus-fun-card-game/id1068095192) | 4.6 (80,103) | Free | Games | | [Spades Plus - Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus-card-game/id834185106) | 4.7 (182,916) | Free | Games | | [Gin Rummy Extra - Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gin-rummy-extra-card-game/id1447807669) | 4.7 (6,501) | Free | Games | | [Hearts+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666) | 4.8 (94,979) | Free | Games | | [Hearts - Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id1074758468) | 4.4 (165) | Free | Games | | [Hearts: Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id1466297045) | 4.7 (101,097) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Magmic Inc. - [Simply Card Suite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-card-suite/id338021667) - [Phase Contract Rummy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-contract-rummy/id531831345) - [Spite & Malice Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spite-and-malice-card-game/id699884193) - [That's so...Trivia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-sotrivia/id1011376303) - [Simple Euchre](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-euchre/id1228741309) - [Garden Guru](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-guru/id1236189050) All apps by Magmic Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357 ## Related topics [deployed hearts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/deployed-hearts) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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