# Hearthstone vs Cards Run !

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cards Run ! at none against Hearthstone's 10. Cards Run ! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Hearthstone's advantage is chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cards Run ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Cards Run ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 890 MB | 789 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [FoliesAPP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447504491) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Card, #74 Top Grossing · Strategy, #207 Top Free · Strategy, #209 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Bundle of 7 Classic Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 15 Classic Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 40 Classic Packs | $49.99 | 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 Run !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-run/id1623186747)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Cards Run ! free?

Cards Run ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neither Hearthstone nor Cards Run ! shows ads.

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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.*