Review · Board Games · iOS
Hearts-by-Webfoot
Reviewed: 13 May 2026
iOS
Webfoot Technologies · 2013
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
55 /100
Hearts-by-Webfoot is a card game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through classic Hearts gameplay.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Hearts-by-Webfoot offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving, strategic and critical thinking, and memory. Players must plan their moves carefully, adapt to changing game states, and remember cards played by opponents. It also provides moderate benefits in math systems and learning transfer through understanding card game strategies. The game offers some development in hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through touchscreen interaction.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
This game presents minimal risks. As a single-player experience against AI, there are no social risks from interactions with other players. There are no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or concerning content risks. The only minor risk is potential frustration from competitive play against the AI, which can contribute to a very low level of emotional dysregulation.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.