# Hearthstone vs Limbus Company

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Limbus Company at 87% against Hearthstone's 36%. Limbus Company also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 16K). 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 Limbus Company sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Limbus Company holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 16K, 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 87% of Limbus Company's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Limbus Company weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Limbus Company |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limbus-company/id6444112366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #62 |
| Size | 855 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Project Moon Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618925701) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #59 Top Grossing · Strategy, #197 Top Free · Strategy, #206 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


### Limbus Company

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limbus-company/id6444112366)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Strategy, #191 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a unique turn-based RPG with real-time combat elements. Strategize by connecting skill icons, chaining colors for damage, and forming diverse teams with unique character identities and powerful E.G.O. Immerse yourself in a gripping dystopian story with fully voiced Korean dialogue.

**Highlights:** Turn-based RPG with real-time combat, Simultaneous unit actions, Skill icon chaining, Diverse team strategies with Identities and E.G.O, Gripping dystopian story, Fully voiced Korean dialogue

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Lunacy Batch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunacy Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly EXP Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Extraction Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Lunacy Supply | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Enkephalin Box Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly ExtractionTicket Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Extraction Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season4 CommencementLunacyPack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season 7 Commencement Lunacy Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season6 CommencementLunacyPack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season5 CommencementLunacyPack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Lunacy Bouquet | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mthly. ExtractionTicket Pack I | $18.99 | one-time |
| New Manager’s Onboarding Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Target Extraction Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Identity Growth Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| 2nd Anniv. Extraction Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Lunacy Crate | $23.99 | one-time |
| Mthly. ExtractionTicket Pack 2 | $32.99 | one-time |
| Monthly EXP Pack II | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game and storyline
- 👍 Generous gacha system
- 👍 Interesting gameplay mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and elegant animations
- 👍 Compelling characters and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Long loading times and performance problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High storage requirements
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during battles
- Weekly mission tab not working
- Inability to progress past certain boss fights
- Freezing and lag when using EGO abilities

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Improve mobile optimization
- Provide more endgame content
- Allow manual targeting in battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Limbus Company free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Limbus Company?

Limbus Company is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Limbus Company averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Limbus Company have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Limbus Company shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Limbus Company?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Limbus Company weekly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Limbus Company on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hearthstone or Limbus Company?

Hearthstone currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Limbus Company at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*