# Hearthstone vs Mythrel

Hearthstone and Mythrel both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Mythrel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hearthstone's. Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Mythrel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mythrel holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 25, 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 82% of Mythrel's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Mythrel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Mythrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythrel/id6449504114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 842 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) | [Legend Games Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/980912933) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Card, #59 Top Grossing · 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


### Mythrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythrel/id6449504114)

Engage in strategic multiplayer battles in a mystical realm. Collect, trade, and build powerful decks with stunning artwork. Compete in leagues and various game modes to prove your skill.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online battles, Digital and physical card collecting, Deck building and strategy, Card trading system, Weekly leagues and rewards, Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Dragonscale | $0.29 | one-time |
| 1st Edition KS Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Second Edition Booster Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1st Edition KS Booster Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Second Edition Booster Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1st Edition KS Booster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Second Edition Booster Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1st Edition KS Booster Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Second Edition Booster Packs | $49.99 | one-time |
| Second Edition Booster Packs | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Mythrel free?

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

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

Mythrel is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Mythrel averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Mythrel have ads?

Mythrel shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

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

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Mythrel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mythrel on July 8, 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.*