Comparison

Hold'em Blitz vs Mississippi Stud

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

Head to head
About

Hold'em Blitz

Experience a unique poker variant that replaces random dealing with player card selection, adding strategic depth. Enjoy both single-player tournaments against AI and multiplayer matches with friends, blending chess-like strategy with poker fun.

Highlights
  • Player card selection mechanic
  • Single-player tournaments vs. bots
  • Multiplayer with up to 7 live players
  • Interactive tutorial for gameplay
  • Save and resume tournament games
  • History file for game review
  • Undo button for practice games
Features
Currently charting
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Become a better thinker, strategist and poker player while sharing hours of fun and enjoyment with friends playing Hold’em Blitz. By replacing random dealing with player card selection, Hold’em Blitz adds the exciting dimensions of building and blocking to traditional poker to create an enriched multiplayer experience. It is easy-to-learn, yet hard-to-master and can be played for minutes or hours. It is for all ages from casual gamer to serious poker player. Hold’em Blitz has both Single Player (vs. bots) and Multiplayer (between live players) capability. Here are the key features of Multiplayer: - WiFi network used for communication - GETTING STARTED scrolling screen that describes how to setup play - Games with two to seven live players - Game host can set card selection time limits, number of player time violations allowed per hand and number of hand wins to win - Any game can have both players and observers - History file records every game action and can be reviewed by any player or observer when game ends - HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of multiplayer Here are the key features of Single Player: - Learn gameplay mechanics through the interactive tutorial - Tournament Games - Advance through six levels of from one to six virtual opponents - High Scores – Record your 10 best tournament game scores - Save/Restore – Save up to 10 tournament games in progress and resume playing any one of them at a later time or date - History file records every tournament game action and can be reviewed any time during the game - Practice Games - Improve your skills by playing against 1 to 6 virtual opponents. Use the UNDO button to explore alternate strategies by “undoing” or “taking back” any moves in a hand - HELP scrolling screen that describes all relevant aspects of single player Hold’em Blitz blends compelling features of chess strategy and puzzle solving with traditional poker to take play to a whole new level. It’s UnPoker where mental skill generally replaces chance!

About

Mississippi Stud

Experience a mobile version of the classic five-card stud poker game. Compete against a pay table with hands of a pair of 6s or better for payouts up to 500 to 1. Features daily challenges, career modes, and a three-card bonus bet.

Highlights
  • Compete against a pay table
  • Royal Flush payout up to 500 to 1
  • Three-card bonus bet
  • Daily challenges and career mode
  • Compete against other players
  • Hand analysis and win rates
Features
Currently charting
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Enjoy the thrill of Mississippi Stud on your mobile device! If you're a fan of poker, you will love this variation of the classic five-card stud! Compete against a pay table, not against the dealer, and rake in the chips if your hand is a pair of 6s or better. The top payout is 500 to 1 for a Royal Flush – and it pays on all bets! For an extra layer of fun, take advantage of the three-card bonus bet. Learn how to master the game by completing daily challenges, competing against other players in special events, and winning your way through increasingly difficult levels in career mode. You’ll be ready for the big leagues in no time. Vegas – save the date! Whether you’re a Mississippi Stud novice or a pro looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find this app fun and challenging enough to help take your game to the next level. Features: - No ads - Play daily events and compete against other players - Put your skills to the test with daily and career challenges - Enjoy special three-card bonus payouts - Get free chips with multiple bonuses daily - Keep track of your performance with hand analysis and win rates While all of your friends at the casino are off playing craps, blackjack, Texas hold'em poker, bingo, slots or even solitaire, rest assured that you will be ready to hit the jackpot during your next trip to Vegas!

Screenshots

Hold'em Blitz3 screens
Mississippi Stud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hold'em Blitz at 100% against Mississippi Stud's 0%. Hold'em Blitz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Mississippi Stud's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). On ads, monetization model, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hold'em Blitz costs $2.99 and Mississippi Stud $0.99 up front. Mississippi Stud sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Hold'em Blitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mississippi Stud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mississippi Stud has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Hold'em Blitz's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mississippi Stud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hold'em Blitz ships an update every 2 weeks, Mississippi Stud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hold'em Blitz versus Mississippi Stud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHold'em BlitzMississippi Stud
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings636 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#163#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThwartPoker Inc.Aparato Inc.

Customer experience

Hold'em Blitz

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mississippi Stud

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hold'em Blitz

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Mississippi Stud

One-time9
  • Special Offer 1$4.99
  • Tiny Pack$4.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
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  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$24.99
  • Special Offer 2$24.99
  • Huge Pack$49.99
  • Special Offer 3$49.99
  • Jumbo Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Hold'em Blitz free?
Hold'em Blitz costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mississippi Stud free?
Mississippi Stud costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hold'em Blitz or Mississippi Stud?
Mississippi Stud is rated higher. Hold'em Blitz averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mississippi Stud averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.
Do Hold'em Blitz or Mississippi Stud have ads?
Neither Hold'em Blitz nor Mississippi Stud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hold'em Blitz or Mississippi Stud?
Hold'em Blitz ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mississippi Stud every 6 months. Most recently, Hold'em Blitz was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mississippi Stud on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hold'em Blitz or Mississippi Stud?
Hold'em Blitz currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Mississippi Stud at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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