# Hearts+ vs Hearts

Hearts+ and Hearts are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Hearts+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hearts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hearts+ against 4.7 for Hearts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 104K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Hearts+'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Hearts's.

Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Hearts monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts+ | Hearts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666/reviews)** | [4.7 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id1466297045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 96K | **104K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#138** |
| Size | 154 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Star Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/309679509) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts+

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### Hearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-game/id1466297045)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience a classic competitive card game with intelligent AI opponents that adapt to your playstyle. Enjoy offline play, helpful hints, and an undo function to refine your strategy. Learn the game with a simple guide and aim to master the art of scoring.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI opponents, Offline play, Free hints system, Undo function, Simple start guide, Shoot the Moon strategy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good AI
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great for learning Hearts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads too frequent
- 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Ads freeze the game
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads take you to App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when ads play
- Inability to close certain ads
- Scoring system resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to review previous tricks
- Ability to skip meaningless trick plays
- Customizable avatars
- Scoring system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts+ free?

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

### Is Hearts free?

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

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

Hearts+ is rated higher. Hearts+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Hearts averages 4.7 from 104K ratings.

### Do Hearts+ or Hearts have ads?

Both Hearts+ and Hearts show ads.

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

Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hearts monthly. Most recently, Hearts+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hearts on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hearts+ or Hearts?

Hearts+ currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Hearts at #138. 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.*