# Hearthstone vs Cards Out!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cards Out! at 100% against Hearthstone's 36%. Cards Out! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Cards Out! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cards Out! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Cards Out!'s.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Cards Out! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Cards Out! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-out/id1534849481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Overmobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/903821823) |

## 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


### Cards Out!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-out/id1534849481)

Engage in fast-paced card battles with unique heroes and elemental powers. Build your deck, upgrade cards, and climb the leaderboards in this dynamic dueling game.

**Highlights:** Dynamic card battles, Unique hero collection, Elemental combat system, Deck building and upgrades, Player-vs-player duels, Leaderboard progression

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arena ticket #1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Arena ticket #2 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Arena ticket #3 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Arena ticket #4 | $0.79 | one-time |
| Arena ticket #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium daily rewards | $1.49 | one-time |
| The strong card | $1.99 | one-time |
| The good card of rank I | $1.99 | one-time |
| The strong card of rank I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eternal VIP status | $4.99 | one-time |
| The mighty card of rank I | $7.99 | one-time |
| Set of 3 Fire cards of rank I | $10.99 | one-time |
| Set of 4 cards of rank I | $21.99 | one-time |
| Super VIP status | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Cards Out! free?

Cards Out! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Cards Out!?

Cards Out! is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Cards Out! averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Cards Out! have ads?

Cards Out! shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Cards Out!?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Cards Out! monthly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cards Out! on August 22, 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.*