# Hearts Plus vs Master Hearts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Master Hearts at 100% against Hearts Plus's 59%. Master Hearts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Hearts Plus's advantage is ratings volume (412 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hearts Plus costs $2.99 and Master Hearts $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Master Hearts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts Plus has 412 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Hearts Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Master Hearts's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts Plus | Master Hearts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id348639856/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-hearts/id1352640899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #179 |
| Size | 32 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Ken Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352566796) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id348639856)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Card, #122 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Enjoy the classic card game Hearts without any advertisements or tracking. Play against three customizable AI opponents with adjustable skill levels. Features large, easy-to-read cards and always-visible scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** No ads or tracking, Play against 3 computer opponents, Adjustable AI skill levels, Large, easy-to-read card faces, Always visible score totals, Ad-free Gold edition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Master Hearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-hearts/id1352640899)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with customizable rules and AI opponents. Enjoy various scoring options and strategic gameplay. Perfect for solo play on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts Plus free?

Hearts Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Master Hearts free?

Master Hearts costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearts Plus or Master Hearts?

Master Hearts is rated higher. Hearts Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Master Hearts averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hearts Plus or Master Hearts have ads?

Neither Hearts Plus nor Master Hearts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearts Plus or Master Hearts?

Hearts Plus ships an update every 4 months, and Master Hearts every 4 months. Most recently, Hearts Plus was updated on October 18, 2026 and Master Hearts on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hearts Plus or Master Hearts?

Hearts Plus currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Master Hearts at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*