Comparison

Hearts vs Pure Hearts

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

Head to head
About

Hearts

Experience the classic card game of Hearts on your iOS device. Play against intelligent AI opponents or challenge friends in various multiplayer modes, including online, local network, and pass-and-play.

Highlights
  • Play against advanced AI
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Local network multiplayer (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
  • Pass-and-play on one device
  • HD graphics with distinct themes
  • Jack of Diamonds variation
  • Game statistics and leaderboards
Features
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*** PLAY HEARTS ON YOUR iPHONE, iPOD, and iPAD ! *** Play the famous game of Hearts against opponents simulated by advanced artificial intelligence or enjoy multi-player games with your friends. *** SEVERAL GAME MODES AVAILABLE INCLUDING MULTI-PLAYER *** - Play alone against AI high level players. - Play online through the Game Center : Invite your friends or let the Game Center find players for you. - Play with friends on a local network using Wifi or Bluetooth. - Play with a partner taking turns on the same device. *** HD GRAPHICS *** Easy to learn, very fluid and rapid gameplay, includes animations for realistic atmosphere, with attractive design featuring two distinct graphic themes. *** A FULL GAME EXPERIENCE *** - Opponents are endowed with advanced AI, and they won't be easy to beat ! - Option to play with the Jack of Diamonds variation. - Personalize the application: change player names, number of points per game, several available versions. - Statistics for games played. - Game rules included in the application. - Back-up of hand in play in case of application shut-down. - Leaderboards, achievements, and multi-player through the Game Center. Have a great game !

About

Pure Hearts

Experience a challenging card game with a strong multiplayer mode and intelligent AI. Play instantly with others or invite friends across Apple devices. Track your progress with local statistics and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Instant multiplayer mode
  • Outstanding Artificial Intelligence
  • Local statistics and global ranking
  • Multiple themes and card graphics
  • Player hand layout customization
  • Resume and rejoin modes
Features
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Pure Hearts is a refreshing take on the popular Hearts game with a strong multiplayer mode, an outstanding Artificial Intelligence and focusing on the essencial. You can pay what you feel the game is worth, or just go on playing for free!!! Play in instant multiplayer or singleplayer modes or invite one or more friends to play with you (from their iPhones, iPads or Macs and also coming soon AppleTV). Keep a local record of your statistics and see how you rank globally using GameCenter. Pure Hearts offers many exciting features, including: - Multiple themes - Multiplayer mode, you can use your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad to play with your friends - Resume mode (singleplayer) so that you can always continue from where you left - Rejoin mode so that you can leave a multiplayer game for short periods - Beautiful exclusive made graphics and playing cards - Player hand layout customisation - Rank and Suit order customisation - Leaderboard and an extensive list of achievements This is it, the killer Hearts game you've been waiting - check it out!

Screenshots

Hearts4 screens
Pure Hearts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Hearts at 4.5 against Hearts's 4.0. Pure Hearts also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 51%). Hearts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (90 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Pure Hearts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hearts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure Hearts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearts has 90 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Hearts's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pure Hearts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearts ships an update every 3 months, Pure Hearts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hearts versus Pure Hearts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartsPure Hearts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (90 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB66 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperEryod SoftRicardo Gameiro

Customer experience

Hearts

All ratings90 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral15.5%
Negative33.1%

Pure Hearts

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hearts

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pure Hearts

One-time4
  • Bronze$0.99
  • Silver$1.99
  • Gold$2.99
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  • Platinum$3.99

Questions

Is Hearts free?
Hearts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Hearts free?
Pure Hearts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearts or Pure Hearts?
Pure Hearts is rated higher. Hearts averages 4.0 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Pure Hearts averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Hearts or Pure Hearts have ads?
Both Hearts and Pure Hearts show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hearts or Pure Hearts?
Hearts ships an update every 3 months, and Pure Hearts every 4 months. Most recently, Hearts was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pure Hearts on November 1, 2026.

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