Comparison

Hearts Online vs Hearts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hearts Online

Play the classic card game Hearts with players worldwide. Enjoy free multiplayer matches, compete on leaderboards, and unlock achievements. Supports both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Play online multiplayer
  • Invite friends to private games
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Intelligent computer opponents
  • Jack of Diamonds option
  • Undo functionality
Features
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Hearts Online is a great way to play your favorite card game with others online. Play as many games as you want for free! Game Center Multiplayer Games - Play against 1-3 random opponents - Invite your friends to a private game - Climb the global leader board when you win online - 3 types of games to choose from - 12 achievements to unlock - Supports iPhone and iPad Features - Play Online - Supports iPhone and iPad - Intelligent computer opponents - Jack of Diamonds option - Undo - Statistics to track your game play - And much more!

About

Hearts

Experience the classic card game of Hearts on your iOS device. Play against intelligent AI opponents or challenge friends in various multiplayer modes, including online, local network, and pass-and-play.

Highlights
  • Play against advanced AI
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Local network multiplayer (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
  • Pass-and-play on one device
  • HD graphics with distinct themes
  • Jack of Diamonds variation
  • Game statistics and leaderboards
Features
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*** PLAY HEARTS ON YOUR iPHONE, iPOD, and iPAD ! *** Play the famous game of Hearts against opponents simulated by advanced artificial intelligence or enjoy multi-player games with your friends. *** SEVERAL GAME MODES AVAILABLE INCLUDING MULTI-PLAYER *** - Play alone against AI high level players. - Play online through the Game Center : Invite your friends or let the Game Center find players for you. - Play with friends on a local network using Wifi or Bluetooth. - Play with a partner taking turns on the same device. *** HD GRAPHICS *** Easy to learn, very fluid and rapid gameplay, includes animations for realistic atmosphere, with attractive design featuring two distinct graphic themes. *** A FULL GAME EXPERIENCE *** - Opponents are endowed with advanced AI, and they won't be easy to beat ! - Option to play with the Jack of Diamonds variation. - Personalize the application: change player names, number of points per game, several available versions. - Statistics for games played. - Game rules included in the application. - Back-up of hand in play in case of application shut-down. - Leaderboards, achievements, and multi-player through the Game Center. Have a great game !

Screenshots

Hearts Online4 screens
Hearts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearts at none against Hearts Online's 1. Hearts Online's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearts Online sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hearts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Hearts Online against 4.0 for Hearts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 178 and 90 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Hearts Online's written reviews are positive against 51% of Hearts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearts Online ships an update every 2 months, Hearts every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hearts Online versus Hearts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearts OnlineHearts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (178 ratings)4.0 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings178 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB110 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developerspinningpl8s appsEryod Soft

Customer experience

Hearts Online

All ratings174 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral16.9%
Negative38.1%

Hearts

All ratings90 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral15.5%
Negative33.1%

Bugs and requests

Hearts Online

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on startup (especially iPad mini)
  • Game freezes mid-hand
  • Online disconnections preventing game completion
  • Incorrect scoring when shooting the moon
  • Points not updating after game completion
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  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Login hangs every third attempt
  • Game fails to start despite showing players waiting
  • Multiplayer via Bluetooth disconnects 90% of the time
  • App disappears from device and cannot be reinstalled
  • Paid upgrade corrupts app functionality
  • Crashes when hand is misdealt
  • iPad Air compatibility issues
  • Card tap/slide input not always registering
  • Game hangs when waiting for online game to start

Requested features

15 requests
  • Auto-play button for obvious card sequences
  • Ability to pause and resume games with friends
  • Left-handed card layout option
  • Portrait mode lock to prevent screen rotation
  • Undo button for accidental card plays
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  • Ability to replay games
  • In-game developer support/bug reporting
  • Tie-breaker rule (one more deal if tied over 100 points)
  • Speed control for card animations
  • Improved point reward system (5-3-1-1 instead of 4-3-2-1)
  • Universal app across iOS platforms
  • Real-time moon shot point allocation choice
  • Penalty system for frequent quitters
  • Better chat functionality
  • Sharper card graphics on iPad

Hearts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hearts Online

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
None

Hearts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hearts Online free?
Hearts Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hearts free?
Hearts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hearts Online or Hearts?
Hearts is rated higher. Hearts Online averages 3.9 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Hearts averages 4.0 from 90 ratings.
Do Hearts Online or Hearts have ads?
Hearts shows ads; Hearts Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearts Online or Hearts?
Hearts Online ships an update every 2 months, and Hearts every 3 months. Most recently, Hearts Online was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hearts on October 24, 2026.

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