# Hearthstone — Strategy Card Battle

> Collectible card game with strategic battles and deck building. (iPhone/iPad app by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 121,290 App Store ratings · 4,629 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 827 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2014-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews.md

## What is Hearthstone?

Welcome to Hearthstone, the strategy card game that’s easy to learn but impossible to put down! Play for FREE and complete quests to earn free rewards!* 

From the studio that brought you World of Warcraft®, Overwatch® and Diablo Immortal®, comes HEARTHSTONE®, Blizzard Entertainment’s award-winning CCG - play on your phone, tablet or PC! 

Collect powerful battle cards and create a mighty deck! Summon minions and sling aoe spells to seize control of ever-shifting battle arenas. Wield a masterful strategy and outwit all players who dare challenge you. Each playable Hearthstone class has a unique hero power and their own set of special class cards.

What’s your deck builder  strategy? Do you play aggressive and rush your enemy with minions or do you take your time and build powerful cards? What class will you choose?
Channel powerful magic spells as a Mage or cut through enemy minions as a Rogue.

Play cards your way - Hearthstone has a game mode for everyone!

Hearthstone - choose between Standard, Wild, and Casual
●	Standard mode PvP fun and PvE challenges!
●	Craft decks and test your skills to climb to the top of the ranks
●	Ranked matches or friendly challenges

Battlegrounds mode to play with friends - Enter a battle arena ,  8 people enter 1 person leaves victorious
●	Easy to learn; difficult to master 
●	Major game changer  to the auto battler genre 
●	Auto Battler with tons of different heroes to choose from
●	Recruit minions and watch them fight 

Tavern Brawl
●	Jump in for a low stake, wacky rumble in these rule-bending limited-time events! 
●	Every week, there’s a new set of rules and another prize to collect.

More fun ways to play 
●	PVE - Solo adventures to practice and hone your skills or just play for weekly quests!
●	Returning player? Wild mode lets you play all of your cards!

Descend into the WARCRAFT UNIVERSE Explore iconic locations from the beloved Warcraft universe as you master your deck, collect cards, and assemble powerful combos.

Battle with your favorite Warcraft heroes! There’s no shortage of Heroes in the world of Azeroth:
●	Lich King 
●	Illidan Stormrage
●	Thrall
●	Jaina Proudmore
●	Garrosh Hellscream and more

Each class has a unique Hero Power that captures their identity and fuels their strategy
●	Death Knight: Fallen champions of the Scourge who  harness three powerful Runes
●	Warlock: Call on nightmarish Demons for aid and get power at any cost
●	Rogue: Subtle and evasive assassins
●	Mage: Masters of arcane, fire and frost
●	Demon Hunter: Agile fighters who call upon demonic allies and fel magic
●	Paladin: Stalwart champions of the Light
●	Play as a Druid, Hunter, Priest, Shaman or Warrior too!

Battle with Your Own Deck Build a deck from scratch, copy a friend’s list, or jump right in with a prebuilt deck. You can customize your decks to get your list just right.

What is your deck building strategy?
●	Enjoy premade decks to quickly join the Ranked ladder
●	Build a deck from scratch or copy a friend’s list
●	Customize your decks to get your list just right

Trade cards for dust in game to craft new legendary cards!

Experience the magic, mischief and mayhem in this epic CCG!  Battle with friends and join the millions of players around the hearth to enjoy Hearthstone, and PLAY TODAY!

*In-game purchases are optional.

©2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo Immortal, and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

## Key features

- Collectible battle cards
- Deck building and customization
- Strategic card battles
- Multiple game modes (Standard, Wild, Battlegrounds)
- PvP and PvE challenges
- Warcraft universe integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tavern Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tavern Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 Grand Tournament Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 2 Classic Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 Classic Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 15 Classic Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 40 Classic Packs | $49.99 | one-time |
| Arena Admission | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle of 10 Classic Packs + Classic Legendary Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Runestones | $4.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tavern Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #48 in Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)
- #58 in Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hearthstone?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging strategic gameplay
- 🎁 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕰️ Endless replayability

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive to stay competitive
- 🔁 Repetitive meta decks
- 🎲 Excessive RNG elements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Connectivity issues after updates
- Reward system not working as intended
- Unresponsive UI on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Improved matchmaking system
- More cooperative game modes
- Ability to trade or disenchant unwanted cards
- Reduced cost of new expansions
- Faster gold/dust earning for free players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,629)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Used to be fun

*2026-08-25, version 36.4.250339*

Now it’s just micro transactions and in-game purchases, pay to play slop.

### 4/5 — Battlegrounds

*2026-08-25, version 36.4.250339*

Wish they’d invest more into the mode as I find it the most fun

### 1/5 — Rigged

*2026-08-25, version 36.2.248348*

The real question is…. How much money does one need to spend to win a game? Seems everyone plays the premade decks you have to purchase. Is this how you win at this game? Some of the decks are ridiculously OP. Magic the gathering is more diverse and overall a better deck building game. This game has definitely become a pay to play situation. I don’t understand this game anymore. A 1 cost random creature that summons a legendary. I’m calling BS on your AI. It just proves the winner of the match is already established. I love how this game is so one sided at times. I’m calling BS!!! How can a player summon 14 mana worth of creatures but only have 6 mana?

### 3/5 — Art

*2026-08-25, version 36.2.248348*

Legendary artists must be working for the bilizard

### 2/5 — Scripted game

*2026-08-25, version 36.2.248348*

Heavily scripted card draws. Its really just who goes along with the predetermined script the best wins.

### 5/5 — Hearthstone

*2026-08-24, version 36.2.248348*

El mejor juego de  cartas!

### 1/5 — ok

*2026-08-24, version 36.2.248348*

not ok

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-08-24, version 36.2.248348*

Game will not load at all.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2026-08-24, version 36.2.248348*

It’s a great game with cool looking art but the community and everyone who plays this game are the worse of society everyone is toxic everyone has a top Tier deck no one plays anything besides meta the mmr makes no sense you will never climb because if your bronze and win 2 game your playing against diamond players. Worse digital card game out there never play this never buy anything from blizzard its literally the worse

### 1/5 — OP luck based BS

*2026-08-24, version 36.2.248348*

This game used to be fun and involve skill, especially battlegrounds. Now it’s just based on luck with which power ups you get and IF you’re given minions you can use. Before you could make it work with what you got if you knew strategy, now it’s all BS trinkets, prizes, time warp. Completely ruined the game. I’d change my rating if there wan an option to play the original battlegrounds before all the overpowered luck based BS gameplay

## Frequently asked questions about Hearthstone

### What is Hearthstone?

Hearthstone is a free-to-play digital collectible card game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players collect cards, build decks, and engage in strategic turn-based battles against other players or AI opponents. It features a variety of game modes, including ranked play, casual matches, and unique event-based brawls.

### How do I build a deck in Hearthstone?

Deck building in Hearthstone involves selecting cards from your collection to create a deck of a specific size, adhering to class restrictions and card limits. You can build decks from scratch, copy a friend's deck list, or use pre-made decks to quickly jump into gameplay. The goal is to create synergistic combinations that support your chosen strategy.

### Is Hearthstone free to play?

Yes, Hearthstone is free to download and play. Players can earn free rewards by completing quests and participating in game modes. However, the game offers in-app purchases for card packs and other cosmetic items, which can accelerate card collection and deck customization.

### What are the different game modes in Hearthstone?

Hearthstone offers several game modes, including Standard and Wild for traditional PvP card battles, Battlegrounds for an auto-battler experience, and Tavern Brawl for weekly rule-bending events. There are also PvE solo adventures for practice and quest completion.

### What devices can I play Hearthstone on?

Hearthstone is available on multiple platforms, allowing you to play on your phone, tablet, or PC. This cross-platform compatibility ensures you can continue your game progress and battles regardless of the device you are using.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 36.4.250339 — 2026-08-25

NEW CLASS SETS - Uncover the secrets of Azeroth's Most Wanted with new Class Sets for Priest, Rogue, Warlock and Warrior!

FREE EVENT REWARDS - Play Rulebreaker Revelry to earn free packs, cards, and cosmetics!

NEW ARENA SEASON - Draft up the ultimate strategy in a fresh season of Arena!

For full patch notes, visit hearthstone.blizzard.com

### 36.2.248348 — 2026-08-04

NEW BATTLEGROUNDS SEASON - Season 14 begins with Dark Gifts, the Activate keyword, and more!

NEW EVENT CARDS - Play Zuramat's Rampage to earn free cards and cosmetics!

HEROIC TAVERN BRAWL RETURNS - Test your skills in high-stakes matches!

For full patch notes, visit hearthstone.blizzard.com

### 36.0.246003 — 2026-07-06

NEW EXPANSION - Escape from Violet Hold launches with rule-breaking minions and new mechanics!

NEW ARENA SEASON - Jump into the new season with a fresh draft pool and earn the Nefarious Nemsy Hero Skin.

FREE REWARDS - Play in events to help Vanessa's crew escape and unlock free packs and cosmetics.

For full patch notes, visit hearthstone.blizzard.com

### 36.0.245258 — 2026-06-30

NEW EXPANSION - Escape from Violet Hold launches with rule-breaking minions and new mechanics!

NEW ARENA SEASON - Jump into the new season with a fresh draft pool and earn the Nefarious Nemsy Hero Skin.

FREE REWARDS - Play in events to help Vanessa's crew escape and unlock free packs and cosmetics.

For full patch notes, visit hearthstone.blizzard.com

### 35.6.244584 — 2026-06-11

THE ROAD TO ESCAPE FROM VIOLET HOLD BEGINS - Claim Vanesssa the Ringleader for free and prepare for the new expansion!

NEW EVENTS AND LEGENDARY QUESTS - Participate to earn free cards and cosmetics!

BATTLEGROUNDS MIDSEASON SHAKEUP - Anomalies return, alongside a refreshed pool and balance updates.

For full patch notes, visit hearthstone.blizzard.com

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