# Hearthstone vs Dota Underlords

The clearest difference is rating: Dota Underlords at 4.4 against Hearthstone's 4.1. Dota Underlords also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 36%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 6.1K) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). 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 Dota Underlords sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dota Underlords holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 6.1K, 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 48% of Dota Underlords's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Dota Underlords weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Dota Underlords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dota-underlords/id1465996312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 889 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Card, #48 Top Grossing · Strategy, #208 Top Free · Strategy, #209 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


### Dota Underlords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dota-underlords/id1465996312)

Engage in strategic battles where hero recruitment and team synergy are key to victory. Explore a city-based campaign, unlock rewards, and compete in multiplayer modes. Offers both free and paid content with cosmetic rewards.

**Highlights:** Hero recruitment and upgrades, Alliance-based team bonuses, Unique Underlord abilities, City Crawl campaign mode, Battle Pass with unlockable rewards, Cross-platform play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of strategies and builds
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🔓 Free-to-play with no monetization issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Clunky and confusing UI
- 🕰️ Overly long match durations
- 🤖 Imbalanced hero/alliance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to Steam
- Saves/progress not carrying over between devices
- Matchmaking and multiplayer issues
- Objective/quest completion bugs
- Graphical glitches and UI problems

**Requested features**

- More hero and alliance options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to track progress and rank
- Better performance optimizations
- Smoother cross-platform experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Dota Underlords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Dota Underlords?

Dota Underlords is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Dota Underlords averages 4.4 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Dota Underlords have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Dota Underlords shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Dota Underlords?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Dota Underlords weekly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dota Underlords on October 18, 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.*