# Hold'em Blitz vs Mississippi Stud

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hold'em Blitz | Mississippi Stud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdem-blitz/id387945348/reviews) | **[4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mississippi-stud-premium/id1493087717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#90** |
| Size | 20 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ThwartPoker Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382441993) | [Aparato Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327190228) |

## What reviewers say

### Hold'em Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdem-blitz/id387945348)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mississippi Stud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mississippi-stud-premium/id1493087717)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


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