# Hearthstone vs Krosmaga

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Krosmaga at 82% against Hearthstone's 36%. Krosmaga also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (123K vs 492) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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 Krosmaga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Krosmaga holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 123K ratings behind it against 492, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 82% of Krosmaga's.

Hearthstone ships an update every 2 weeks, Krosmaga every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Krosmaga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krosmaga/id1100204286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 492 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 890 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Ankama](https://appshunter.io/developer/331270078) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Card, #63 Top Grossing · Strategy, #132 Top Free · Strategy, #133 Top Free · Card (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


### Krosmaga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krosmaga/id1100204286)

This strategic card game blends deck-building with tower defense elements. Players command mythical creatures and heroes from a rich universe to battle other gods. Collect, upgrade, and craft cards to build the ultimate deck for both single-player adventures and intense PvP matches.

**Highlights:** Deck-building strategy, Tower defense gameplay, Collectible cards, PvP battles, Single-player adventures, Cross-platform play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Kamas | $1.99 | one-time |
| 530 Kamas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vampyro pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Salamurai | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Year 2018 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Kamas | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 900 Kamas | $23.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Kamas | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Kamas | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent art and character designs
- 🤝 Great for Wakfu/Dofus fans
- 🔍 Balanced and strategic mechanics
- 🆓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection/server issues
- 🕹️ Unresponsive touch controls
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🕰️ Long wait times between updates
- 💳 Feels pay-to-win at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes during matches
- Account creation issues with name restrictions
- Inability to save progress across devices

**Requested features**

- Add Pandawa and Osamodas classes
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Allow background music playback
- Improve card viewing/zooming functionality
- Introduce a history/replay feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Krosmaga free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Krosmaga?

Krosmaga is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Krosmaga averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Krosmaga have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Krosmaga shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Krosmaga?

Hearthstone ships an update every 2 weeks, and Krosmaga every 2 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Krosmaga on October 29, 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.*