# Hearthstone vs Ancient Gods

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Ancient Gods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-gods-deckbuilding-rpg/id6444331833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Linh Lam Quang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653932724) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Card, #61 Top Grossing · Strategy, #205 Top Free · Card, #210 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


### Ancient Gods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-gods-deckbuilding-rpg/id6444331833)

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.

**Highlights:** Deckbuilding rogue-lite gameplay, Turn-based card battles, Offline play, Hundreds of cards and characters, Unique character classes and skills, Card combo system

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack Silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Supply 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feather Supplies 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thor Pass EXP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tome Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tome Pack - Blue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tome Pack - Red | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tome Pack - Yellow | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Slot Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zeus Titanbane Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Token Package 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reindeer Belle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Serpent Empress | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eclipse of Deception | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Quarry Pass EXP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Packs Chain Deal 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Rate Flash Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Flash Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pass 01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thor Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Package 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stater Pack - Double Rate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stater Pack - Ads Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chaos Island Profit 01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo Flash Sale | $11.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack Platinum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Foundation Forge | $14.99 | one-time |
| Core Climber | $19.99 | one-time |
| Card Spirit Supplies 05 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Boost - Combo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Elevation | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline playability
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing art and music
- 💡 Diverse character roster with unique playstyles
- 🤩 Engaging and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of content and replayability
- 🕹️ Clunky and inconsistent controls
- 🤔 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
- 💰 Expensive premium content

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss and save data issues
- Incorrect damage calculations
- Broken challenge mode objectives
- Unreliable ad rewards

**Requested features**

- More diverse character representation
- Expanded story and lore
- Endless mode improvements
- Customization options for characters
- Better save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Ancient Gods free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Ancient Gods?

Ancient Gods is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Ancient Gods averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Ancient Gods have ads?

Ancient Gods shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Ancient Gods?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Ancient Gods monthly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ancient Gods on September 23, 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.*