# Hearthstone vs Apeha

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apeha at 100% against Hearthstone's 36%. Apeha also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 32). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 1) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Apeha asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apeha 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 1, 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 100% of Apeha's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Apeha weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Apeha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apeha/id6443915109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Sofia Drachuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650546428) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #64 Top Grossing · Strategy, #201 Top Free · Strategy (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


### Apeha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apeha/id6443915109)

This is a companion app for a browser-based online game with a 20-year history. It offers tactical gameplay, a social-economic structure, crafting, and multiple professions across five races.

**Highlights:** Browser-based online game companion, Tactical gameplay, Social-economic player structure, Crafting system, Multiple professions, Five playable races

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Apeha free?

Apeha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Apeha is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Apeha averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Apeha have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Apeha shows ads.

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

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Apeha weekly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Apeha on July 19, 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.*