Comparison

Hearthstone vs Myth Matrix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hearthstone

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
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Battle as legendary Warcraft heroes in Hearthstone®, Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning free-to-play* strategy card game. Build powerful decks, collect iconic cards, discover game-changing combos, and outsmart opponents in epic card battles! ONE GAME. COUNTLESS WAYS TO PLAY. Whether you're new to collectible card games (CCG) or a seasoned strategist, Hearthstone offers an experience for every kind of player. Challenge friends, test your skills against opponents from around the world, or enjoy solo adventures at your own pace. Every match is packed with opportunities to learn, experiment, and sharpen your skills. Develop strategies that fit your playstyle, craft Legendary cards, and discover new possibilities as your collection grows. Easy to learn and rewarding to master, Hearthstone offers fresh challenges with every game. Play online across mobile and PC with your Hearthstone collection and progress synced between devices. Whether you have a few minutes for a quick match or you're ready to climb the competitive ladder, your next match is always within reach. Collect. Build. Play. CLIMB TO LEGEND • Battle players from around the world in strategic online PvP duels. • Build winning decks, evolve your strategy, and climb all the way to Legend. • Earn seasonal rewards and prove your mastery every month. HONE YOUR CRAFT • Take on solo adventures, complete quests, and discover new mechanics at your own pace. • Draft a unique deck in Arena from a changing selection of cards, then test your strategy against other players. • Returning player? Wild mode lets you play with all your cards! OUTSMART RIVALS • Recruit powerful minions, build your warband, and compete against seven other players in Hearthstone's signature Battlegrounds auto-battler mode. • Adapt every turn, discover powerful synergies, and be the last player standing. • No two matches play the same. EMBRACE THE CHAOS • Jump into Tavern Brawl, where unique rules, unexpected twists, and special rewards keep every Brawl fresh. CHOOSE YOUR HERO • Battle as legendary Warcraft heroes across 11 distinct classes. • Each class features its own Hero Power, signature mechanics, and unique strategies. • Whether you prefer aggressive attacks, careful planning, or clever combos, there's a class for you. Complete quests, earn rewards, and discover new cards with every expansion. Regular balance updates, seasonal events, major expansions, and limited-time experiences keep Hearthstone fresh for newcomers and veterans alike. Experience the magic, mischief, and mayhem in this epic fantasy CCG. Battle friends, challenge online opponents, and join millions of players around the hearth. Play Hearthstone today! *In-game purchases are optional. ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc

About

Myth Matrix

Engage in strategic online PvP card battles with innovative features like a board with slots, terrain systems, and unique keywords. This indie game offers a familiar yet fresh take on traditional card battlers, with ongoing updates planned.

Highlights
  • Online PvP card battles
  • Board with slots
  • Terrain system
  • Trap mechanism
  • Spy, Melee, Ranged keywords
  • Regular updates
Features
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I made this game all by myself. Yes, it is a real online PvP card battle game, I’ve finally managed to made it, congrats to myself :) Due to the love of traditional card battle games and to lower the learning curve, I adopted the very basic rules, and added lots of innovative and fun features and cards that I’ve fantasized. For example, a board with slots, Terrain system, Trap mechanism, and fun keywords such as Spy, Melee, Ranged, etc. I’ll keep updating new and fun stuff (lots of works are planned). If you find this game enjoyable, please share with others and leave a good review. It’s very helpful to a real indie developer. Much obliged! Talk to me and find other players on Discord: discord.gg/sURPfcegQb Shoutout for Komar, who’s helped me with Polish translation.

Screenshots

Hearthstone4 screens
Myth Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Myth Matrix at 80% against Hearthstone's 36%. Myth Matrix also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 5) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Myth Matrix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 5, 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 80% of Myth Matrix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Myth Matrix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hearthstone versus Myth Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearthstoneMyth Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (122K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size855 MB350 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.鹏飞 孙

Customer experience

Hearthstone

All ratings121,573 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4,725 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.9%

Myth Matrix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Hearthstone

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Connectivity issues after updates
  • Reward system not working as intended
  • Unresponsive UI on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Myth Matrix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Hearthstone

One-time21
  • Arena Admission$1.99
  • Bundle of 2 Classic Packs$2.99
  • Welcome Bundle$4.99
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  • Welcome Bundle of 10 Classic Packs + Classic Legendary Card$4.99
  • 500 Runestones$4.99
  • Hero Skin2 variants$6.99
  • Bundle of 7 Grand Tournament Packs$9.99
  • Bundle of 7 Classic Packs$9.99
  • Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs$9.99
  • Hero Skin Bundle$9.99
  • Packs Bundle$14.99
  • BG Season Pass$14.99
  • Tavern Pass5 variants$19.99
  • BG Season Pass5 variants$19.99
  • Bundle of 15 Classic Packs$19.99
  • Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings$19.99
  • Packs Bundle$24.99
  • Packs Bundle$39.99
  • Bundle of 40 Classic Packs$49.99
  • Packs Bundle2 variants$59.99
  • Hero Skin Bundle2 variants$89.99
4 purchases

Myth Matrix

One-time4
  • A Handful of Diamonds$0.99
  • An Eyeful of Diamonds$4.99
  • A Diamond Dress$29.99
Show 1 more
  • A Diamonds Planet$99.99

Questions

Is Hearthstone free?
Hearthstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Myth Matrix free?
Myth Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Myth Matrix?
Myth Matrix is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Myth Matrix averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hearthstone or Myth Matrix have ads?
Neither Hearthstone nor Myth Matrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Myth Matrix?
Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Myth Matrix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Myth Matrix on June 1, 2026.

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