10 Best Hearts Card Games Apps for iOS and Android
By Neal Taparia - 4/2/2024
Hearts is a four-player trick-taking card game that combines strategic thinking with a dash of luck. It’s one of our favorite card games because it’s neither too difficult nor easy, with just the right balance of challenge and enjoyment.
Unlike most trick-taking games where players win tricks, the goal in Hearts is to avoid cards that deduct points. These cards, called Penalty Cards, include all twelve Hearts in the deck as well as the Queen of Spades. The player with the fewest points wins!
If you want to experience the game yourself, you’re in luck—there are dozens of Heart Card Game apps available to download straight to your device.
We’ve downloaded over 20 of these apps, testing their gameplay, controls, AI functionality, and levels of difficulty to determine which app is worth your time (and phone space).
Here are some of the best Hearts card game apps to try:
- Hearts Card Game Classic by Fiogonia Limited: Best for traditional gameplay
- Hearts: Card Game by MobilityWare: Best for offline play
- Hearts Deluxe by IGC Mobile: Best for the competitive spirit
- Hearts by Karman Games: Best for ranking progression
- Hearts + by A-Star Software: Best for achievement hunters
- Hearts - Offline Card Games by SNG Games: Best for varied gameplay
- Hearts HD: Card Adventure Game by Elvista Media Solutions: Best for story-driven players
- Big Hearts by Big Run Studios: Best for reward-based players
- Hearts Online by Fuzzy Mobile Games: Best for social players
- Hearts by Coppercod: Best for minimal ad interruptions
1. Hearts Card Game Classic by Fiogonia Limited
If you’re looking for a faithful rendition of the traditional Hearts experience, the Fiogonia Limited Hearts Game should be your go-to.
This app stays true to the essence of the classic card game, allowing you to enjoy strategic gameplay and competitive matches in the comfort of your own device.
It offers a range of features to enhance the game, including adjustable difficulty and the ability to change background colors.
The most common gripe people have with this game is that its difficulty progressively increases, making it challenging to maintain a winning streak. Adjusting the difficulty settings may help mitigate this issue for players seeking a more balanced gameplay experience.
Features
- Large, easy-to-read cards for comfortable gameplay
- Complete scoreboard and statistics to track progress
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Rating: 5.0 stars (Google Play), 4.6 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
2. Hearts: Card Game by MobilityWare
Hearts by MobilityWare Hearts is an intuitive free-to-play app with smooth gameplay, vibrant graphics, and adaptive AI features.
The AI adjusts its gameplay to match your experience, so no one game feels unfair. You can even request “hints” if you get stuck or unable to decide which card to play.
Arguably the best feature of this app is its offline functionality. Bored on a long flight or stuck in a remote location with limited Wi-Fi access? No problem. With this app, you can enjoy uninterrupted gameplay whenever and wherever you are.
Features
- Unlimited undos
- Unlock achievements as you play the game
- Track your progress and see how you’re improving over time via the statistics page
- Rating: 4.6 stars (Google Play), 4.7 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
3. Hearts Deluxe by IGC Mobile
Beyond the familiar gameplay, Hearts Deluxe has "Shoot the Moon" and "Omnibus" rule sets that introduce strategic variety to your game.
With Shoot the Moon, the goal is to capture all thirteen penalty cards in a single hand.
As for Omnibus, you need to score the lowest possible points at the end of the game. The player with the highest score receives all the penalty points from the other players.
Like the MobilityWare’s Hearts app, Hearts Deluxe doesn’t require an internet connection to work. You’re competing with AI, so you can pause or take as long as you need to move a hand.
Features
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Customizable avatars, background, and player names
- Card decks with varying designs
- Rating: 4.4 stars (Google Play)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android
4. Hearts by Karman Games
Want to compete with real people instead of AI? Check out Hearts by Karman Games.
In this app, you can match with players from around the world and hone your skills. You accumulate points with every game you win, allowing you to steadily rise up the ranks.
If you’re tired of traditional Hearts, you can spice things up with different rule variations like Jack of Diamonds, Passing, Queen of Spades, and Shoot the Moon.
Features
- Detailed statistics to analyze your performance over time
- Challenge yourself against AI opponents or test your skills against others online
- Rating: 4.3 stars (Google Play), 4.7 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
5. Hearts + by A-Star Software
This app makes the traditional game of Hearts more challenging by introducing dozens of achievements to unlock through various gameplay challenges and milestones.
Some challenges are easy, like completing a certain number of games or winning with a specific hand, while others require more strategic thinking, skill, and time, such as achieving the “World Champion” or “Obsessed” title.
If you’re new to Hearts with zero experience, Hearts + makes it easy to get started through the tutorial section. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide beginners through the basics of the game.
Features
- Multiple achievements to complete
- Solo and multiplayer options
- Intuitive interface, with easy-to-navigate menus and controls
- Rating: 4.8 stars (Google Play), 4.8 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
6. Hearts - Offline Card Games by SNG Games
SNG Games’s Hearts is one of the more feature-heavy Heart apps on this list. It not only comes with varying levels and missions, but also allows you to place difficult bets at rooms, spin the wheel to get bonus points, and level up your profile through various game progressions.
The app gives you points for playing the game every day, making it feel more rewarding and enjoyable in the long run. You can also customize your gameplay by choosing different rule sets like Shoot the Moon or Jack of Diamonds.
Features
- Unlock different frames and themes via coins
- Power mode option to reduce battery consumption
- Train and play against advanced AI
- Rating: 4.6 stars stars (Google Play), 4.6 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
7. Hearts HD: Card Adventure Game by Elvista Media Solutions Corp
Unlike other apps on this list, which focus on traditional gameplay, Hearts HD takes it a step further and introduces an adventure storyline mode.
You play as Arthur Frost in a fantasy world with mythical characters, bandits, and noble lords. Your goal is to become the best card player in town—and eventually, throughout the Kingdom. With every game you win, you unlock unique characters, tasks, and problems.
As of its last update on Mar 2, 2024, there are 70 characters to unlock and bosses to match with. Each character comes with their own personalities and stories.
This app is perfect for people looking for a more immersive and story-rich experience when playing Hearts. Best of all, you don’t need to have internet access to play.
Features
- Customizable “heroes” (bots), decks, covers, and tables
- 70+ characters to interact with, each with their own missions and stories
- Multiple rule sets to choose from, including Shoot the Moon
- Rating: 4.6 stars (Google Play)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android, iOS
8. Big Hearts by Big Run Studios Inc
If you’re a reward-based player, you’ll greatly enjoy Big Hearts.
The developers, Big Run Studios Inc., occasionally host competitions where you can win real-world rewards and cash prizes.
The rewards aren’t anything substantial, a couple of hundred dollars at most (one reviewer claims to have won $200), but they still add a layer of excitement and motivation to the game. And for most players, the rewards aren’t the primary focus but rather the thrill of the competition.
As for the gameplay itself, it plays just like traditional Hearts but with beautiful graphics and avatars. Outside the table, you can earn extra points by “socializing” with other players—sending hearts, participating in various community events, etc.
Features
- Win real-world rewards and cash
- Attractive avatars and graphics
- Fast, short rounds
- Rating: 4.7 stars (App Store)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): iOS
9. Hearts Online by Fuzzy Mobile Games Inc
Hearts Online is a live, online, multiplayer game that lets you connect to real players around the world. It’s one of the few apps that doesn’t rely on AI to simulate opponents; instead, you’ll be playing against real people in real-time matches.
This adds a new level of excitement and unpredictability to the game, as you’ll face off against opponents of varying skill and playing styles.
The only downside to this is you’ll sometimes have to wait for several minutes to connect to a player. One reviewer claims to have waited over two minutes to start a game. Two minutes can feel like 10 when you’re just sitting around, waiting for a player to get connected.
The good news is that instead of waiting for a random player, you can just invite your friend to play with you. You can also add your previous opponents to your “friends list” and ask them for a game when they’re online.
To add to the experience, Hearts Online allows you to chat with other players and send emojis while you play.
Features
- Chat with other players
- Add and invite your opponents to new games
- Create rooms for private games
- Collect achievements and increase your rank via XP
- Rating: 4.1 stars (Google Play)
- Price: Free
- Platform(s): Android
10. Hearts by Coppercod
With just over 5,000 downloads, Hearts by Coppercod is one of the least popular apps on this list. But don’t let this small number dissuade you from trying the app—it’s surprisingly intuitive and well-designed!
Unlike most apps, it doesn’t bombard you with 20-second ads after every round. Instead, the ads are limited to banner ads displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The AI isn’t the most sophisticated, but it has excellent memory and adapts its strategy based on past gameplay. This gradual difficulty curve offers a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels to enjoy.