Comparison

Hearts Multiplayer HD vs Hearts Gold.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hearts Multiplayer HD

Experience the classic Hearts card game with real players online. Compete with others using ELO ratings and a matchmaking system. Enjoy single-player mode and customize your game with different decks and avatars.

Highlights
  • Real multiplayer games via the internet
  • ELO ratings for skill tracking
  • Matchmaking system for balanced play
  • Quick queuing for fast games
  • Single-player mode
  • Customizable card decks and avatars
Features
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Everyone loves playing the Hearts card game, but let’s be honest, when you’re playing against a computer it’s just too easy. Well, we’ve got something much better for you: Hearts with real multiplayer games! Don't worry, it includes a single-player mode too! Now you can play Hearts against real people, and it’s totally free! Made by Blue Frog Gaming, this multiplayer version will test your moon-shooting skills against real live opponents. Features include: • Play via the Internet. You don’t need 4 friends in the same room, just jump in at any time. • ELO ratings, just like the pros use, so you can brag to your friends about how good you are. • A matchmaking system that pits you against people of a similar skill level. • A Quick queuing system that gets you right into a game. • Works on both tablets and phones. • Single-player mode for those times you don't have Internet. • Different card decks to customize your screen. • Avatars with emotions so you can customize your player in the game. So download the free Hearts Multiplayer today and play the best free, multiplayer Hearts game!

About

Hearts Gold.

Experience a visually appealing game of Hearts with customizable rules and challenging AI. Play against computer opponents or join early access multiplayer matches. Track your progress with achievements and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Customizable game rules
  • Challenging AI opponents
  • Multiplayer early access
  • High resolution graphics
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable look and feel
Features
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Hearts - Play the Classic Card Game Anywhere Experience Hearts like never before with smooth gameplay, stunning visuals, and challenging opponents. Face off against smart AI or real players from around the world. Now with Multiplayer Challenge human opponents online for the first time ever. As this feature is brand new, you may encounter the occasional hiccup. We appreciate your patience as we polish it. New! Full Social System Connect with players you enjoy facing and keep the games going: • Add friends to your personal friends list • Form parties to play together • Jump straight into matches with the people you want to play with Key Features • Multiple rule sets: Normal, Spot Hearts, Black Maria, Black Maria (US), and fully Custom • High-resolution graphics optimized for every device • Native tablet support for the ultimate big-screen experience • Achievements & global leaderboards • Personalize the look and feel to match your style • Track your progress with built-in stats • Honest AI that never cheats Make It Your Own with House Rules Tailor every match to your liking: • Team play • Starting player selection • First-round rules • Breaking hearts conditions • Passing variations • Shooting the moon & shooting the sun • Custom point values for hearts and other cards • Flexible target scores by points or number of hands played Full Version Benefits Go ad-free with the full version! Reinstalling? Don't forget to restore your purchase: tap Extras > Store > Restore from the main menu to keep your ad-free experience. Download now and discover why Hearts fans keep coming back!

Screenshots

Hearts Multiplayer HD4 screens
Hearts Gold.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hearts Multiplayer HD at none against Hearts Gold.'s shown. Hearts Multiplayer HD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 179). Hearts Gold.'s advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearts Multiplayer HD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hearts Gold. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hearts Gold. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts Multiplayer HD has 1.2K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Hearts Multiplayer HD's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hearts Gold.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearts Multiplayer HD ships an update every 3 weeks, Hearts Gold. every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hearts Multiplayer HD versus Hearts Gold.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearts Multiplayer HDHearts Gold.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (179 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better179
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Frog GamingMana Battery ApS

Customer experience

Hearts Multiplayer HD

All ratings1,192 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative44.0%

Hearts Gold.

All ratings175 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Hearts Multiplayer HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes during gameplay
  • Scores not properly recorded or updated
  • Inability to maintain player profile and progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to block or mute disruptive players
  • Improve matchmaking and skill-based pairing
  • Provide more detailed player stats and leaderboards
  • Implement chat or emote features for player interaction

Hearts Gold.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hearts Multiplayer HD

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Christmas Theme$0.99
1 purchases

Hearts Gold.

One-time1
  • All content and no advertisements.$9.99

Questions

Is Hearts Multiplayer HD free?
Hearts Multiplayer HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hearts Gold. free?
Hearts Gold. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearts Multiplayer HD or Hearts Gold.?
Hearts Gold. is rated higher. Hearts Multiplayer HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hearts Gold. averages 4.6 from 179 ratings.
Do Hearts Multiplayer HD or Hearts Gold. have ads?
Hearts Gold. shows ads; Hearts Multiplayer HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearts Multiplayer HD or Hearts Gold.?
Hearts Multiplayer HD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hearts Gold. every 5 months. Most recently, Hearts Multiplayer HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hearts Gold. on November 1, 2026.

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