# Hearthstone vs PVP IV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PVP IV at 79% against Hearthstone's 36%. PVP IV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 256). On price, update cadence, 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 PVP IV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PVP IV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 256, 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 79% of PVP IV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | PVP IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.8 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 256 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Electric Bear Gaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367338990) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #64 Top Grossing · Strategy, #184 Top Free · Strategy, #187 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


### PVP IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvp-iv/id1515414199)

This app helps players optimize their performance in Pokemon Go's Player vs. Player battles. It provides tools for analyzing Pokemon stats, simulating battles, and building effective teams to climb the Go Battle League ranks.

**Highlights:** IV Analyzer, Pokemon Rankings, Battle Simulator, Team Builder, Customizable Metas, Offline Functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PVP IV Pro | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Offline functionality
- 💡 Custom ranking creation
- 🚀 Fast IV checking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📈 Helpful for PvP planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing sometimes
- 🤷 Unclear how the app works
- 📉 Rankings not always accurate
- ⏳ App not updated recently
- 🗑️ Considered 'trash' by some

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes sometimes
- Crashing immediately
- Not updated in over 6 months

**Requested features**

- Tutorial for new users
- Update for new season/metas
- Add Mega Sceptile
- One-time purchase for ad removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is PVP IV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or PVP IV?

PVP IV is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while PVP IV averages 4.8 from 256 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or PVP IV have ads?

PVP IV shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or PVP IV?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and PVP IV fortnightly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 26, 2026 and PVP IV on September 26, 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.*