Hearthstone vs Ancient Gods
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearthstone
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.
- Collectible battle cards
- Deck building and customization
- Strategic card battles
- Multiple game modes (Standard, Wild, Battlegrounds)
- PvP and PvE challenges
- Warcraft universe integration
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Battle as legendary Warcraft heroes in Hearthstone®, Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning free-to-play* strategy card game. Build powerful decks, collect iconic cards, discover game-changing combos, and outsmart opponents in epic card battles! ONE GAME. COUNTLESS WAYS TO PLAY. Whether you're new to collectible card games (CCG) or a seasoned strategist, Hearthstone offers an experience for every kind of player. Challenge friends, test your skills against opponents from around the world, or enjoy solo adventures at your own pace. Every match is packed with opportunities to learn, experiment, and sharpen your skills. Develop strategies that fit your playstyle, craft Legendary cards, and discover new possibilities as your collection grows. Easy to learn and rewarding to master, Hearthstone offers fresh challenges with every game. Play online across mobile and PC with your Hearthstone collection and progress synced between devices. Whether you have a few minutes for a quick match or you're ready to climb the competitive ladder, your next match is always within reach. Collect. Build. Play. CLIMB TO LEGEND • Battle players from around the world in strategic online PvP duels. • Build winning decks, evolve your strategy, and climb all the way to Legend. • Earn seasonal rewards and prove your mastery every month. HONE YOUR CRAFT • Take on solo adventures, complete quests, and discover new mechanics at your own pace. • Draft a unique deck in Arena from a changing selection of cards, then test your strategy against other players. • Returning player? Wild mode lets you play with all your cards! OUTSMART RIVALS • Recruit powerful minions, build your warband, and compete against seven other players in Hearthstone's signature Battlegrounds auto-battler mode. • Adapt every turn, discover powerful synergies, and be the last player standing. • No two matches play the same. EMBRACE THE CHAOS • Jump into Tavern Brawl, where unique rules, unexpected twists, and special rewards keep every Brawl fresh. CHOOSE YOUR HERO • Battle as legendary Warcraft heroes across 11 distinct classes. • Each class features its own Hero Power, signature mechanics, and unique strategies. • Whether you prefer aggressive attacks, careful planning, or clever combos, there's a class for you. Complete quests, earn rewards, and discover new cards with every expansion. Regular balance updates, seasonal events, major expansions, and limited-time experiences keep Hearthstone fresh for newcomers and veterans alike. Experience the magic, mischief, and mayhem in this epic fantasy CCG. Battle friends, challenge online opponents, and join millions of players around the hearth. Play Hearthstone today! *In-game purchases are optional. ©/TM/® 2026 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc
Ancient Gods
Embark on offline roguelike adventures with this deck-building RPG. Collect over 300 cards and 50+ characters to craft powerful decks and overcome turn-based card battles. Explore randomly generated events and conquer challenges in a quest to protect your planet.
- Deckbuilding rogue-lite gameplay
- Turn-based card battles
- Offline play
- Hundreds of cards and characters
- Unique character classes and skills
- Card combo system
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Ancient Gods is a combination of gacha and deck-building rogue-lite. No need for the internet, you will experience unique adventures, and build OP decks from hundreds of cards and characters to conquer new challenges. [Features] * Mild strategy turn-based card battle - One versus One battle, single-player mode, decide on which cards to take to make awesome, flawless combinations! Adventure awaits, but can you make the right decision in the randomly generated events on your journey? * 50+ beautifully drawn characters to play with their own unique card and passive skill - Summon and complete your collection of gods * Classes and Skill System - Craft your own deck by choosing classes for your character * Combo system according to the color of the card you play * More than 300 cards to build [Story] Since ancient times, all the planets of the Solar System have had life. Inhabitants of most planets have very powerful powers, with the exception of Earth. One day, the Sun moved into a new era creating a terrifying explosion, burning all the planets. Earth is the only place to live, all the races on other planets have moved here, using all their strength to protect this last planet and get through the Apocalypse. As time passed, the original unity was gone, leaving behind the contempt of powerful races with Humans, who divided the land and ruled over Humans like slaves. At that moment, Humanity appeared 3 siblings with special powers, that is to copy the power of others. From there these Chosen Ones begin their journey to reclaim their planet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ancient Gods at 4.8 against Hearthstone's 4.1. Ancient Gods also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 36%). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 2K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Ancient Gods sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ancient Gods 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 2K, 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 66% of Ancient Gods's.
Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Ancient Gods monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearthstone | Ancient Gods |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (122K ratings) | 4.8 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122K — better | 2K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 855 MB | 377 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | Linh Lam Quang |
Customer experience
Hearthstone
Ancient Gods
User reviews
Hearthstone
From 122K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging strategic gameplay
- 🎁 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕰️ Endless replayability
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive to stay competitive
- 🔁 Repetitive meta decks
- 🎲 Excessive RNG elements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players
Ancient Gods
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing art and music
- 💡 Diverse character roster with unique playstyles
- 🤩 Engaging and challenging gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of content and replayability
- 🕹️ Clunky and inconsistent controls
- 🤔 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
- 💰 Expensive premium content
Bugs and requests
Hearthstone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes during gameplay
- Connectivity issues after updates
- Reward system not working as intended
- Unresponsive UI on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Ancient Gods
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progress loss and save data issues
- Incorrect damage calculations
- Broken challenge mode objectives
- Unreliable ad rewards
Requested features
5 requests- More diverse character representation
- Expanded story and lore
- Endless mode improvements
- Customization options for characters
- Better save/load functionality
In-app purchases
Hearthstone
- Arena Admission$1.99
- Bundle of 2 Classic Packs$2.99
- Welcome Bundle$4.99
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- Welcome Bundle of 10 Classic Packs + Classic Legendary Card$4.99
- 500 Runestones$4.99
- Hero Skin2 variants$6.99
- Bundle of 7 Grand Tournament Packs$9.99
- Bundle of 7 Classic Packs$9.99
- Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs$9.99
- Hero Skin Bundle$9.99
- Packs Bundle$14.99
- BG Season Pass$14.99
- Tavern Pass5 variants$19.99
- BG Season Pass5 variants$19.99
- Bundle of 15 Classic Packs$19.99
- Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings$19.99
- Packs Bundle$24.99
- Packs Bundle$39.99
- Bundle of 40 Classic Packs$49.99
- Packs Bundle2 variants$59.99
- Hero Skin Bundle2 variants$89.99
Ancient Gods
- Starter pack Silver$0.99
- Energy Supply 02$0.99
- Feather Supplies 01$0.99
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- Thor Pass EXP$1.99
- Token Package 01$1.99
- Starter pack Gold$4.99
- Tome Pack 01$4.99
- Tome Pack - Blue$4.99
- Tome Pack - Red$4.99
- Tome Pack - Yellow$4.99
- Expedition Slot Package$4.99
- Zeus Titanbane Skin$4.99
- Token Package 02$4.99
- Reindeer Belle$4.99
- Serpent Empress$4.99
- Eclipse of Deception$4.99
- Celestial Quarry Pass EXP$4.99
- Packs Chain Deal 01$4.99
- Double Rate Flash Sale$6.99
- Ads Free Flash Sale$6.99
- Endless Pass 01$9.99
- Thor Pass$9.99
- Token Package 03$9.99
- Weekly Pass$9.99
- Stater Pack - Double Rate$9.99
- Stater Pack - Ads Free$9.99
- Chaos Island Profit 01$9.99
- Combo Flash Sale$11.99
- Starter pack Platinum$14.99
- Foundation Forge$14.99
- Core Climber$19.99
- Card Spirit Supplies 05$19.99
- Dungeon Boost - Combo$19.99
- Elite Elevation$24.99
Questions
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