# Hearts+ vs Spades *

The clearest difference is rating: Hearts+ at 4.8 against Spades *'s 4.6. Hearts+ also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 34%). Spades *'s advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked) and ratings volume (429K vs 95K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearts+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Spades * sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hearts+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 429K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hearts+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Spades *'s.

Hearts+ ships an update monthly, Spades * every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts+ | Spades * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666/reviews)** | [4.6 (429K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95K | **429K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 149 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A Star Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/309679509) | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666)

Experience the #1 Hearts card game with challenging AI opponents and online multiplayer. Enjoy a realistic card table feel, track your progress with achievements and stats, and save games automatically. A fun and stable way to play this classic card game.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online play, Challenging AI opponents, Achievements and stats tracking, Realistic card table feel, Automatic game saving, Jack of Diamonds game option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A-Star VIP Membership Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| A-Star VIP Membership Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| A-Star VIP Membership Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 25 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (1 Day) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (7 Days) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (30 Days) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great for practicing and improving skills
- 🎮 Enjoyable and addictive
- 💡 Customizable difficulty settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent and unfair card dealing
- 🤖 Overly aggressive AI opponents
- 🚫 Too many ads that interfere with gameplay
- 🔇 Lack of option to remove audio ads
- ⚠️ Glitches and bugs causing game freezes or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed, leading to game timeouts
- Unexpected screen orientation changes during gameplay
- Inability to log out of Game Center account

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against friends/family on the same device
- Improved multiplayer experience with better matchmaking and leaderboards
- Option to pay for an ad-free version
- Stricter penalties for players who quit games prematurely
- More detailed scoring and statistics tracking


### Spades *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id1318181304)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Family, #140 Top Grossing · Family, #162 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Spades card game with an adaptive AI that challenges players of all skill levels. Enjoy stunning graphics, customizable options, and detailed stats tracking. Play for free or enhance your experience with a VIP subscription for ad-free gameplay and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI opponent, Crisp graphics and sound effects, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Scoreboard and stats tracking, Play with or without Blind Nill, Auto-save and resume

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP Status 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Status 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 💪 Challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Incompetent partner AI
- 🤯 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear game rules and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Ads interfere with gameplay
- Scoring errors or discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Option to play without a partner
- Ability to customize partner AI difficulty
- In-game tutorial or explanation of scoring
- Offline play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts+ free?

Hearts+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spades * free?

Spades * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hearts+ or Spades *?

Hearts+ is rated higher. Hearts+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Spades * averages 4.6 from 429K ratings.

### Do Hearts+ or Spades * have ads?

Both Hearts+ and Spades * show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearts+ or Spades *?

Hearts+ ships an update monthly, and Spades * every 2 months. Most recently, Hearts+ was updated on October 3, 2026 and Spades * on October 3, 2026.

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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.*