Hearts+ vs Three in a Row Duel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearts+
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.
- Multiplayer online play
- Challenging AI opponents
- Achievements and stats tracking
- Realistic card table feel
- Automatic game saving
- Jack of Diamonds game option
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#1 Hearts card game! Multiplayer or Solo • Achievements • Stats • Smart AI • Millions of happy players • PLAY NOW! Hearts+ is the #1 free Hearts card game for iPhone and iPad! Hearts+ has been in development for years by a dedicated team and has seen countless new features, improvements, and bug fixes. It's fast, stable, always improving, and, above all, fun! Top Features include: * Play Hearts online with your friends and everyone else! * Realistic look and feel, just like sitting at a card table! * Game options, including "Jack of Diamonds" * Achievements, some easy, some hard, can you get them all? * Challenging and competitive computer opponents * Automatic game saving, just in case you get a call right before shooting the moon * Simple tutorial to help beginners get in the game fast * Free! What players are saying ***** "Without a doubt the best game of Hearts!" ***** "Best hearts program by far. THE best!" ***** "The opponents are good players unlike other hearts games..." ***** "Terrific! I play it every day." ***** "Hooked. Absolutely hooked!" ***** "Play this! I love this game. What more needs to be Said?" Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://astarsoftware.com/privacy
Three in a Row Duel
A clean and classic take on the familiar 3-in-a-row game. Enjoy quick matches against friends on one device or challenge the computer with adjustable difficulty levels. Track player statistics and game history locally for a private gaming experience.
- Two players on one device
- Play against computer
- Three computer difficulty levels
- Named-player leaderboard
- Game history and statistics
- No ads, accounts, or tracking
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The classic 3-in-a-row, done right. Tic Tac Toe is a calm, clean take on the game everyone already knows — built for quick matches at the table, in the back seat, or anywhere your phone goes. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Just the game. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Two players on one device — pass and play with anyone nearby • vs Computer — pick a difficulty and see how you stack up THREE COMPUTER DIFFICULTIES • Easy — plays at random, perfect for younger kids • Medium — blocks your winning moves and takes its own when it sees them • Unbeatable — full minimax search, the way the math says: you can draw, but you cannot win NAMED-PLAYER LEADERBOARD • Add a real name for each person who plays • Track wins, losses, draws, total games, and win rate per player • See who's actually the household champion EVERY GAME REMEMBERED • Every match is recorded with X / O players, winner, and game mode • Your stats persist between sessions • Reset any player from the Players tab when you want a fresh start DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • Big, tappable cells • Clear winning-line highlight • Standard light/dark mode support • Portrait iPhone PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST • No accounts. No sign-ups. • No analytics. No ads. No tracking. • Everything — players, games, stats — stays on your iPhone. • Delete the app and it all goes with it. Whether you're settling a debate, killing five minutes in line, or teaching a kid how to think a move ahead, Tic Tac Toe gives you the original game in the cleanest possible form.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hearts+ at 4.8 against Three in a Row Duel's 4.0. Hearts+ also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 1) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). Three in a Row Duel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Hearts+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Three in a Row Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hearts+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts+ has 96K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, Three in a Row Duel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearts+ | Three in a Row Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (96K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A Star Software LLC | John Doan |
Customer experience
Hearts+
Three in a Row Duel
Bugs and requests
Hearts+
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Three in a Row Duel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hearts+
- A-Star VIP Membership Weekly$2.997 Days
- A-Star VIP Membership Monthly$9.991 Month
- A-Star VIP Membership Yearly$99.991 Year
- 25 Tokens$0.99
- Remove Ads (1 Day)$1.99
- 100 Tokens$2.99
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- Remove Ads (7 Days)$3.99
- 500 Tokens$9.99
- Remove Ads (30 Days)$9.99
Three in a Row Duel
No in-app purchases









