# Hearthstone vs Duelitaire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duelitaire at 94% against Hearthstone's 36%. Duelitaire also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 48) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Duelitaire sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duelitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 48, 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 94% of Duelitaire's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Duelitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Duelitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelitaire-battle-solitaire/id1560689624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [About Us LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560689626) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #64 Top Grossing · Strategy, #196 Top Free · Strategy, #208 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


### Duelitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelitaire-battle-solitaire/id1560689624)

Engage in strategic, turn-based card battles where skill is paramount. Customize your deck with unique card, field, and avatar designs. Challenge opponents in various modes, from standard PvP to custom local duels and skill-testing challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based PvP card battles, Customizable card, field, and avatar designs, Standard and custom duel modes, Challenging single-player modes, Skill-based strategy gameplay, Achievement and leveling system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Duellions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Duellions | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Duellions | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Duellions | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Duelitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Duelitaire?

Duelitaire is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Duelitaire averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Duelitaire have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Duelitaire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Duelitaire?

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