# Hearthstone vs GWENT

The clearest difference is price: Hearthstone at Free against GWENT's $9.99. Hearthstone also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (123K vs 91). GWENT's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Hearthstone is free to download; GWENT costs $9.99 up front. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and GWENT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hearthstone holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 123K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 45% of GWENT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hearthstone ships an update every 2 weeks, GWENT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | GWENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews)** | [3.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwent-rogue-mage/id1574504250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **44.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #77 |
| Size | 890 MB | 1.9 GB |
| 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) | [CD PROJEKT RED S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509542878) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Card, #68 Top Grossing · Strategy, #134 Top Free · Strategy, #144 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


### GWENT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwent-rogue-mage/id1574504250)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Embark on a perilous quest as a young mage to craft a living weapon capable of defeating the monster threat. This single-player expansion blends roguelike, deckbuilding, and strategy with unique card battle mechanics.

**Highlights:** Roguelike gameplay, Deckbuilding mechanics, Strategy card battles, Single-player expansion, Monster eradication quest

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great Gwent experience
- 🧙‍♂️ Witcher universe immersion
- 🎮 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Good rogue-like mechanics
- 🎵 Excellent music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📉 Downgrade from Thronebreaker
- 🐢 Slow animations
- 📉 Unbalanced difficulty
- 👎 Limited deck customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game crashes during boss fights
- Game crashes on iOS devices
- Game crashes on iPhone 8p
- Game crashes on iPad

**Requested features**

- More bosses and cards
- 1:1 multiplayer option
- Content updates/expansions
- More deck building options
- Sync progress between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is GWENT free?

GWENT costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Hearthstone is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while GWENT averages 3.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or GWENT have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor GWENT shows ads.

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

Hearthstone ships an update every 2 weeks, and GWENT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 29, 2026 and GWENT on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hearthstone or GWENT?

Hearthstone currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and GWENT at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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