# Hearthstone vs Myth Matrix

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 (#47 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 Myth Matrix sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Myth Matrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myth-matrix/id1564623690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **80.0% 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 | **#47** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [鹏飞 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/854265228) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Card, #65 Top Grossing · Strategy, #200 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


### Myth Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myth-matrix/id1564623690)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| An Eyeful of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Diamond Dress | $29.99 | one-time |
| A Diamonds Planet | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*