# Spades+ vs Hearts XT

Spades+ and Hearts XT both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Hearts XT's written reviews are positive against 47% of Spades+'s. Spades+'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Spades+ costs $2.99 and Hearts XT $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spades+ against 4.7 for Hearts XT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades+ has 293 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Spades+'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Hearts XT's.

Spades+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Hearts XT every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spades+ | Hearts XT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id904702317/reviews)** | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-xt/id1378318339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **293** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | #123 |
| Size | 51 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065434583) |

## What reviewers say

### Spades+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus/id904702317)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic trick-taking card game with customizable rules and player configurations. Play solo or with partners, strategizing bids and tricks to win. This ad-free experience offers a clean interface and adjustable opponent difficulty.

**Highlights:** 3 or 4 player modes, Solo or partner play, Customizable table and card appearance, Adjustable nil bid rules, Configurable spade lead rules, Adjustable AI aggression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Wonderful backgrounds and card backs
- 👍 Option for 3 or 4 players
- 👍 Option for single or teams
- 💰 Worth buying no-ad version
- 👍 Option to opt out of null bids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App updates are a step backwards
- 👎 AI bids are mathematically impossible
- 👎 Bot partner cheats
- 👎 Game is rigged
- 👎 Auto players collude

**Reported bugs**

- Missed bid resulted in -4586 points for 45 bids
- Opponents bid before user
- Cards dealt before user bids
- Partner played card that allowed user to take a trick on a nil bid
- App spontaneously opens game settings

**Requested features**

- Fix scoring for missed bids
- Improve AI logic for bidding and play
- Add 10 for 200 scoring option
- Make deuce of spades wild
- Include jokers


### Hearts XT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-xt/id1378318339)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spades+ free?

Spades+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hearts XT free?

Hearts XT costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spades+ or Hearts XT?

Spades+ is rated higher. Spades+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Hearts XT averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Spades+ or Hearts XT have ads?

Neither Spades+ nor Hearts XT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spades+ or Hearts XT?

Spades+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hearts XT every 4 months. Most recently, Spades+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hearts XT on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spades+ or Hearts XT?

Spades+ currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Hearts XT at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*