# Hearthstone vs Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

The clearest difference is rating: Hearthstone at 4.1 against Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's 3.2. Hearthstone also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 1.5K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hearthstone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 34% of Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Sid Meier's Civilization® VI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews)** | [3.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Aspyr Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296399696) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Card, #73 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


### Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443)

Lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, and advance culture to build the greatest empire. Play 60 turns for free, with expansions available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Build an empire through ages, Wage war and conduct diplomacy, Advance culture and technology, Cross-platform cloud saves, Expansion packs available

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer Compatibility Pack | Free | one-time |
| Play 60 Turns Free | Free | one-time |
| Australia Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Poland Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vikings Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Persia and Macedon Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Khmer & Indonesia Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Civilization VI Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rise and Fall | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gathering Storm | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully-featured Civ 6 experience on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls and UI
- 🌐 Ability to play on the go
- 💡 Potential for future DLC and content updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive base game and DLC pricing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Blurry graphics and oversized UI on larger iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing after extended play sessions
- Issues with unit targeting and UI responsiveness
- Inability to download and install DLC content properly
- Disappearing save files and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Improved optimization and performance
- Smaller UI elements and better scaling for larger screens
- Ability to transfer saves and DLC purchases from other platforms
- Support for multiplayer and cloud saves


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Sid Meier's Civilization® VI free?

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?

Hearthstone is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Sid Meier's Civilization® VI averages 3.2 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Sid Meier's Civilization® VI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI on September 27, 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.*