Comparison

Solitaire 3D for iPad vs Hearts XT

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire 3D for iPad

Experience over 100 solitaire games with stunning 3D graphics and customizable options. Compete globally with online high scores and enjoy a smooth, user-friendly interface. This app offers a premium solitaire experience for iPad users.

Highlights
  • Over 100 solitaire games
  • Multiple card decks
  • Wide range of backgrounds
  • Online high scores
  • 3D animation effects
  • Statistics and sound effects
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"Been playing this game for months. Best solitaire app available." "Love it... I play it every day... great solitaire games..." "Great app, too many games to get through, online score comparisons are great too. Best app for one player card games." "Never-ending enjoyment! - Worth the upgrade from a free app. If you are a fan of solitare or card game it is a must have. The graphics are great- having different settings for display is a neat addition- gives it an authentic feel. All around winner- the only challenge will be trying to put it down!" "I went through many solitaire trial games before I found grass games for my iMac and was very happy to see that I could have the same great graphics and game mechanics on my iPad." Enjoy over 100 different solitaire games (including all your favorites: Spider, Pyramid, Klondike,Freecell,...), multiple card decks (including the unique 4 color card deck), a wide range of backgrounds, online high scores, statistics, sound effects, 3D animation effects, and much more. Compete with players across the world with online high scores for each game! With emphasis on ease-of-play and smooth beautiful graphics, Solitaire 3D is the perfect solitaire partner for all. Look no further for your all-in-one high quality solitaire solution for your iPad.

About

Hearts XT

Experience the classic card game Hearts with intelligent AI opponents or connect with friends online. Customize your game with various backgrounds, characters, and difficulty levels. Features include statistics, hints, and automatic saving.

Highlights
  • Smart computer opponents
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Customizable game backgrounds and characters
  • Scalable difficulty levels
  • Assistance for beginners (Undo, Hints, Rules)
  • Automatic save functionality
  • User and computer player statistics
Features
Currently charting
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Enjoy the popular card game classic Hearts with smart computer opponents or online with your friends. ** Hearts XT is free of ads ** Play with smart computer opponents: - Play anytime, anywhere. - Smart and challenging computer opponents. - Scalable level of difficulty. Many entertaining game options: - Adjust the app to your playing speed. - Choose from realistic game background scenes. - Customize from a selection of characters to play with. - Use your own pictures. Play online with friends: - No signup required. - Mixed mode possible with friends and computer. Many more features: - User and computer player statistics. - With assistance to help beginners having fun with Hearts: Undo, Hints, Hearts Rules. - Automatic save when you get a phone call or exit the app. Hearts is also known under alternative names as Rickety Kate, Black Lady, Black Maria, Black Widow, Queen of Spades, Black Queen and Black Cat. --- Hearts is a game of skill. Playing Hearts is not "gambling". This game does not offer "real money gambling" or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at "real money gambling". (*) Terms of use for Online-Services see www.hearts-app.com/terms_of_use.en.html More at hearts-app.com Look forward to many hours of fun with Hearts!

Screenshots

Hearts XT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearts XT at none against Solitaire 3D for iPad's 4. Hearts XT also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Solitaire 3D for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 26) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence and ads 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

Solitaire 3D for iPad costs $4.99 and Hearts XT $5.99 up front. Solitaire 3D for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hearts XT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hearts XT holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Solitaire 3D for iPad's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hearts XT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire 3D for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Hearts XT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Solitaire 3D for iPad versus Hearts XT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire 3D for iPadHearts XT
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (109 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrassGamesIsar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

Solitaire 3D for iPad

All ratings109 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.3%

Hearts XT

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire 3D for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to unpause games
  • Crashes when completing certain games
  • Losing user data and progress after updates
  • Inconsistent card display and game logic

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add tutorials for all games
  • Allow customization of card decks and backgrounds
  • Improve score saving and leaderboard functionality
  • Fix rotation and touch issues on mobile devices

Hearts XT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Solitaire 3D for iPad

One-time4
  • Expansion Pack 1$9.99
  • Card Decks Pack$9.99
  • Expansion Pack 2$9.99
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  • Mega Solitaire Pack$14.99
None

Hearts XT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire 3D for iPad free?
Solitaire 3D for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hearts XT free?
Hearts XT costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire 3D for iPad or Hearts XT?
Hearts XT is rated higher. Solitaire 3D for iPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Hearts XT averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Solitaire 3D for iPad or Hearts XT have ads?
Neither Solitaire 3D for iPad nor Hearts XT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire 3D for iPad or Hearts XT?
Solitaire 3D for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Hearts XT every 4 months. Most recently, Solitaire 3D for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hearts XT on November 6, 2026.

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