# Hearts+ vs Spades Card Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Hearts+ at 4.8 against Spades Card Classic's 4.1. Hearts+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (96K vs 3.8K). Spades Card Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearts+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Spades Card Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hearts+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts+ has 96K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hearts+'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Spades Card Classic's.

Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Spades Card Classic every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts+ | Spades Card Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666/reviews)** | [4.1 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-classic/id1437540255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Star Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/309679509) | [Games By Post LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449504484) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts+

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

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

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 Card Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-card-classic/id1437540255)

Master the classic card game with adjustable difficulty levels and multiple play modes. Track your progress with detailed statistics and utilize a helpful hint system to learn advanced strategies. Perfect for aspiring Spades champions.

**Highlights:** Adjustable difficulty settings, Individual and partner play modes, Win/loss statistics tracking, Random card dealing, Hint button for strategy assistance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast game play
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Quick ads between hands
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes after first hand
- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring
- 🐛 Partner plays against player
- 🔍 Predictable AI behavior
- 🔍 Unrealistic bidding by AI

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and requires restart
- Scoring issues not properly deducting points
- Ads difficult to close or bypass

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to play with real opponents
- More advanced AI difficulty levels
- Improved partner AI to support team play
- Clearer indication of sandbags and penalties


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts+ free?

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

### Is Spades Card Classic free?

Spades Card Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearts+ or Spades Card Classic?

Hearts+ is rated higher. Hearts+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Spades Card Classic averages 4.1 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Hearts+ or Spades Card Classic have ads?

Both Hearts+ and Spades Card Classic show ads.

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

Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spades Card Classic every 22 months. Most recently, Hearts+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spades Card Classic on October 29, 2026.

---

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