# Hearthstone vs 花札Online

The clearest difference is ads: Hearthstone at none against 花札Online's shown. Hearthstone also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 22) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 花札Online's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and 花札Online sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

花札Online holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 31% of 花札Online's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, 花札Online every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | 花札Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id1078812538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 31.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 889 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Sorairo,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641033856) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Card, #47 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic card battle game where you collect powerful cards, build custom decks, and outwit opponents. Explore various game modes, from competitive PvP to solo adventures, all within the iconic Warcraft universe.

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arena Admission | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 2 Classic Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle of 10 Classic Packs + Classic Legendary Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Runestones | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 Grand Tournament Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 Classic Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Skin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tavern Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| BG Season Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 15 Classic Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 40 Classic Packs | $49.99 | one-time |
| Packs Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| Hero Skin Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


### 花札Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id1078812538)

Engage in online Hanafuda battles with the classic 'Koi-Koi' rule. Enjoy intuitive flick controls, immersive visuals, and interactive stamps. Compete with players worldwide on the rankings or challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Online 'Koi-Koi' Hanafuda battles, Intuitive flick controls, Voice-enabled stamps for interaction, Global and friend-based matchmaking, Ranking system to compete for points, Spectate ongoing matches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP会員 | $2.99 | per month |
| ライフ3個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| リトライ | $0.99 | one-time |
| ライフ15個 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ライフ30個 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

Hearthstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 花札Online free?

花札Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or 花札Online?

花札Online is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while 花札Online averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or 花札Online have ads?

花札Online shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or 花札Online?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and 花札Online every 2 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 20, 2026 and 花札Online on October 17, 2026.

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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.*