Hearts vs Pinochle Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearts
Enjoy a classic card game experience against AI opponents. Features large, clear card faces and intuitive controls for precise play. Track your progress with visible point totals and game scores.
- Play against 3 computer opponents
- Large, easy-to-see card faces
- Intuitive click-to-play controls
- Visible point running totals
- Visible game scores
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Enjoy a classic game of Hearts against three computer opponents. Large, easy-to-read cards and a clean table layout make playing simple and comfortable. Cards are arranged for easy selection, so you can choose exactly the card you want with a single click. Running point totals and game scores stay visible throughout the game, making it easy to see where everyone stands. Whether you’re a longtime Hearts player or just looking for a relaxing card game, Hearts makes it easy to sit down and start playing. From the maker of the popular Pinochle card games for iOS.
Pinochle Pro
Experience classic Pinochle with animated characters that react to gameplay. Challenge advanced AI opponents, customize your game, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Earn rewards and achievements as you master this strategic card game.
- Advanced AI opponents
- Animated characters
- Customizable gameplay
- Detailed statistics
- Engaging rewards and achievements
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Dive into the world of classic Pinochle with our immersive card game that combines strategic gameplay with whimsical characters that respond to the game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, our app offers a captivating experience that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Advanced AI Opponents: Challenge yourself against our top-notch AI opponents, each designed to provide a challenging and realistic gameplay experience. Sharpen your skills and enjoy the thrill of strategic card play as you face off against virtual opponents who adapt to your every move. Animated Characters: Watch your gameplay come to life with animated characters that respond to the twists and turns of each match. Our characters express joy, frustration, and anticipation, adding an extra layer of entertainment to your Pinochle experience. Customizable Gameplay: Tailor your Pinochle experience to your liking with customizable settings. Adjust difficulty levels, choose your preferred rules, and explore different variations of the game to keep things exciting. Detailed Statistics: Track your progress and analyze your gameplay with detailed statistics. Monitor your win-loss record, study your strategies, and become a Pinochle master. Engaging Rewards and Achievements: Earn rewards and unlock achievements as you progress through the game. Celebrate your victories and strive for new milestones, adding an extra layer of motivation to your Pinochle journey. Download now and immerse yourself in the ultimate Pinochle card game experience. The cards are dealt, the characters are ready – are you?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearts at none against Pinochle Pro's 1. Hearts also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 40%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 593). Pinochle Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pinochle Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hearts asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hearts against 4.6 for Pinochle Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts has 3.9K ratings behind it against 593, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Hearts's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pinochle Pro's.
Hearts ships an update every 2 months, Pinochle Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearts | Pinochle Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (593 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews — better | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 593 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fishdog.net | Black Panther Software LLC |
Customer experience
Hearts
Pinochle Pro
User reviews
Hearts
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and responsive
- 🎨 Customizable card and table designs
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponents
- 💡 Ability to play to different scores
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game freezing/crashing issues
- 🤖 AI opponents sometimes play unrealistically
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Lack of detailed game statistics
Pinochle Pro
From 593 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Realistic and intelligent AI partner bidding and play
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay that keeps users addicted
- 🧮 Automatic meld calculation feature
- 👥 Customizable player characters
- 📱 Accessible for screen reader users (VoiceOver)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 💳 Payment issues and failed transactions
- 🎨 Poor quality and unappealing graphics
- 🤖 AI partner makes illogical card passes
Bugs and requests
Hearts
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes after completing a game
- New game button not working after exiting the app
- Cards not displaying in the correct order
Requested features
4 requests- Add player name customization
- Implement a 'Tram' button to automatically take remaining tricks
- Improve randomness of card deals
- Add option to disable shooting the moon
Pinochle Pro
Reported bugs
12 issues- Game freezes when bidder has no meld
- App crashes mid-game after bidding phase
- Only allows one hand at a time instead of full game
- Cards disappear during gameplay
- Cannot see cards being played or count trump
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- Screen size prevents selecting 'Done' button on iPad Pro Max
- Player character (Shirley) repeats same dialogue inappropriately
- Trick scoring incorrectly assigned to wrong partnership
- App fails to load or requires device restart
- Payment/upgrade purchase errors and spinning screens
- Partner passes non-trump 9s and other illogical cards
- Meld calculation includes cards in player's hand
Requested features
10 requests- Option to pass 4 cards instead of 3
- Clear trump indicator for both bidder and opponents
- Reward for running the board (taking every trick)
- Allow playing hands without meld to block opponents
- Option to disable passing cards feature
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- Meld-only bid option
- No-passing pinochle variant
- Better graphics and character design
- Improved partner AI bidding commitment
- Display trump suit more prominently in color
In-app purchases
Hearts
No in-app purchases
Pinochle Pro
- Remove Ads$7.99
