# Hearthstone vs Gods Unchained

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gods Unchained at none against Hearthstone's 32. Gods Unchained also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 36%). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 143). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Gods Unchained asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hearthstone against 4.1 for Gods Unchained. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 45% of Gods Unchained's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Gods Unchained every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Gods Unchained |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | [4.1 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gods-unchained/id1495926061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [IMMUTABLE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477131393) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Card, #55 Top Grossing · Strategy, #199 Top Free · Strategy, #200 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


### Gods Unchained

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gods-unchained/id1495926061)

Engage in a tactical card game where you truly own your cards and victories. Build powerful decks, master six domains, and outskill opponents in a free-to-play experience. Collect over 1800 unique cards and join a thriving community of TCG enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Own your cards and victories, Build epic decks, Master 6 domains, Collect over 1800 cards, Free-to-play, Player vs. Player combat

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging strategic card game mechanics
- 💰 Play-to-earn cryptocurrency rewards system
- 🔗 True NFT card ownership and trading
- 🎨 High-quality card artwork and visuals
- 📱 Mobile accessibility for on-the-go play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🌐 Persistent internet connection errors (especially iOS)
- 🔄 Update loop bug preventing gameplay
- 📊 Missing key features on mobile vs PC version
- ⏳ Slow matchmaking and turn transitions

**Reported bugs**

- App requests update but no update available in App Store
- Update loop - game stuck between app and store
- Cards disappearing from hand during gameplay
- Screen freezes when viewing cards during opponent's turn
- Blessed effect causes screen to dim and freeze

**Requested features**

- Fix iOS update mechanism (no update button in App Store)
- Add Chinese language support
- Implement Forge mode on mobile
- Add French language localization
- Japanese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Gods Unchained free?

Gods Unchained is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Gods Unchained?

Hearthstone and Gods Unchained are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 122K and 143 ratings respectively.

### Do Hearthstone or Gods Unchained have ads?

Gods Unchained shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Gods Unchained?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Gods Unchained every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gods Unchained on September 13, 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.*