# Hearts+ vs Three in a Row Duel

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts+ | Three in a Row Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-plus/id398890666/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-in-a-row-duel/id6772803398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Star Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/309679509) | [John Doan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771974020) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts+

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Three in a Row Duel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-in-a-row-duel/id6772803398)

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.

**Highlights:** Two players on one device, Play against computer, Three computer difficulty levels, Named-player leaderboard, Game history and statistics, No ads, accounts, or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts+ free?

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

### Is Three in a Row Duel free?

Three in a Row Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearts+ or Three in a Row Duel?

Hearts+ is rated higher. Hearts+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Three in a Row Duel averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hearts+ or Three in a Row Duel have ads?

Hearts+ shows ads; Three in a Row Duel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearts+ or Three in a Row Duel?

Hearts+ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Three in a Row Duel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hearts+ was updated on November 13, 2026 and Three in a Row Duel on November 10, 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.*