Comparison

Hearthstone vs BrownDust2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

BrownDust2

Embark on a console-level 2D adventure RPG featuring stunning Live 2D characters and beautifully designed fields. Enjoy an immersive storyline across a multi-universe world, with strategic turn-based battles and engaging PvP modes.

Highlights
  • Console-level 2D graphics
  • Live 2D characters
  • Immersive storyline
  • Turn-based battle system
  • User-vs-User PvP
  • Evil Castle challenges
Features
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▣ Game Introduction ▣ ■ BrownDust2 x Chained Soldier 2 Collab ■ BrownDust2 meets Chained Soldier 2! Kyouka, Tenka, and Ren have arrived in BrownDust2! Claim Kyouka Uzen's new costume completely FREE! Plus, don't miss out on special costumes for Tenka Izumo and Ren Yamashiro! ■ A New Adventure RPG with Console-Level Graphics ■ Experience High-End 2D graphics with overwhelming detail! Enjoy the diverse charms of Live 2D characters drawn by top-tier illustrators, along with beautifully designed fields that add excitement to your adventures. ■ Immersive Adventures in Both Landscape and Vertical Mode ■ A user-friendly interface optimized for both landscape and vertical screens! Experience a whole new level of immersion as you explore the expanded world. ■ Console-Style Game Pack that Transcends Time and Space with a Captivating Storyline ■ The game pack system evokes the nostalgia of classic console games! Immerse yourself in a thrilling storyline that unfolds in a multi-universe world and discover what lies beyond. ■ The core of Browndust: battle system with a quarter-view perspective ■ A 3x4 simulation battle system that maximizes the tension! Don't miss the excitement of thrilling battles during adventures with well-designed intuitive turn-based battles ■ User-vs-User PvP and Evil Castle to Complete Your Adventure ■ Constantly test your own strategies and experience the joy of victory! Complete your adventure while enjoying the Evil Castle content that tests your limits.

Screenshots

Hearthstone4 screens
BrownDust24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hearthstone at none against BrownDust2's shown. Hearthstone also leads on ratings volume (122K vs 6.3K). BrownDust2's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (54% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and BrownDust2 sells 125 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrownDust2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 6.3K, 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 54% of BrownDust2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, BrownDust2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hearthstone versus BrownDust2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearthstoneBrownDust2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (122K ratings)4.5 (6.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews53.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122K — better6.3K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better#72
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size855 MB538 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.NEOWIZ

Customer experience

Hearthstone

All ratings121,573 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4,725 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.9%

BrownDust2

All ratings6,324 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews1,237 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Hearthstone

From 122K App Store ratings

What 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

BrownDust2

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 💎 Generous gacha system
  • 🎨 Beautiful art and animations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔥 Overly sexualized character designs
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance problems
  • 💰 Monetization and gacha system could be improved

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

BrownDust2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during summons and battles
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness in certain game modes
  • Incorrect or missing translations in the UI
  • Progression blockers and quest issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add language localization options (e.g., Spanish, French, German)
  • Improve server stability and reduce crashes
  • Optimize performance for older/lower-end devices
  • Tone down the excessive fanservice and sexualization

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Hearthstone

One-time21
  • Arena Admission$1.99
  • Bundle of 2 Classic Packs$2.99
  • Welcome Bundle$4.99
Show 18 more
  • 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
125 purchases

BrownDust2

One-time125
  • Dia×100+100$1.79
  • Limited Time Package 26$4.29
  • Limited Time Package 30$4.29
Show 122 more
  • Limited Time Package 45$4.29
  • 3rd Anniversary Special 10x Pass$4.29
  • Monthly Dia Package1$4.29
  • MEGA SALE First Countdown PACK$4.29
  • MEGA! 2.5-Year Login 10x PASS$4.29
  • Black Friday Special Package$4.29
  • 2025 New Year Package$4.29
  • 2024 Year-End Package$4.29
  • Christmas Surprise! Package$4.29
  • Dia×250+250$4.29
  • Limited Time Package 80$4.29
  • Standard Monthly Package$7.99
  • Yuri Prestige Skin Lucky Draw$7.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Lucky Draw Package$7.99
  • Scheherazade Prestige Skin Draw$7.99
  • MEGA! 3rd Anniv Master Package$7.99
  • PICK UP 10 Package$7.99
  • Monthly Dia Package2$7.99
  • ユースティアプレステージスキンガチャパッケージ$7.99
  • Teresse Prestige Skin Draw Package$7.99
  • Zenith Prestige Skin Lucky Draw$7.99
  • 2026 New Year Lucky Draw Pack$7.99
  • 2.5-Year Lucky Draw Package$7.99
  • Summer Splash! Lucky Draw Pack$7.99
  • 2nd Anniv Lucky Draw Package$7.99
  • 2025 Golden Week Package$7.99
  • Dia×500+500$7.99
  • 2025 New Year Lucky Draw Pack$7.99
  • Celebrity Loen Lucky Draw Pack$7.99
  • 1.5 Anniv! Special Shop Pack 1$7.99
  • 1.5 Anniv! Special Shop Pack 2$7.99
  • 1.5 Anniv! Special Shop Pack 3$7.99
  • Limited Time Package 111$7.99
  • Limited Time Package 103$7.99
  • Limited Time Package 87$7.99
  • 3rd Anniv Eve Draw Ticket Relay 1$8.49
  • Special Guest Login Pass$8.49
  • Black Friday Sale Package 1$8.49
  • First Special Dash Package 1$14.99
  • Dia×1000+1000$14.99
  • Renew Special Dash Package 1$14.99
  • Limited Time Package 15$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 27$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 35$16.99
  • Special Date Tenka Izumo Package$16.99
  • Tender Dream Blade Special Skin$16.99
  • Butterfly Dream Dalvi Special Skin$16.99
  • Crimson Lotus Sylvia Special Skin$16.99
  • Lucky Bikini Nebris Package$16.99
  • True Liberation Michaela Package$16.99
  • 1000-Day Special Infinite Draw$16.99
  • B-Rank Idol Helena Sp. Skin$16.99
  • Valentine's Day Deluxe Package$16.99
  • 2026 New Year's Welcome Pack 2$16.99
  • Special Welcome Infinite Draw2 variants$16.99
  • 100 Days Special Infinite Draw$16.99
  • Special Guest Welcoming Pack 1$16.99
  • Apostle Morpeah Package 1$16.99
  • Potential Growth Login Package4 variants$16.99
  • Iron Monarch Wilhelmina Pack 1$16.99
  • Iron Monarch Wilhelmina Relay1$16.99
  • April Fool's Package$16.99
  • White Day Special Package$16.99
  • Young Lady Blade Relay Pack 1$16.99
  • Valentine's Day Special Pack$16.99
  • New Year Relay Package 1$16.99
  • HELLO 2025 PACKAGE$16.99
  • 1.5 Awaken Support Login Pack$16.99
  • 1.5th Anniv Infinite Draw$16.99
  • GOODBYE 2024 Package$16.99
  • 1.5th Anniv Eve Login Package$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 133$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 120$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 104$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 98$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 89$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 82$16.99
  • Limited Time Package 71$16.99
  • Black Friday Sale Package 22 variants$20.99
  • PICK UP 30 Package$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 21$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 34$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 46$25.99
  • Renew Special Dash Package 2$25.99
  • Draw Duo Package$25.99
  • Special Dia Package I$25.99
  • Special Season Pass$25.99
  • Oath of Vengeance Season Pass$25.99
  • Special Dia Package$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 132$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 126$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 127$25.99
  • Story Pack Clear Package 1$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 102$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 107$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 88$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 86$25.99
  • Dia×1800+1800$25.99
  • 期間限定パッケージ81$25.99
  • Limited Time Package 16$42.99
  • Limited Time Package 36$42.99
  • Renew Special Dash Package 3$42.99
  • Black Friday Sale Package 3$42.99
  • Dia×3000+3000$42.99
  • Limited Time Package 72$42.99
  • Dia×6500$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 17$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 29$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 37$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 44$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 62$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 70$89.99
  • brd2_limited_pack_228_ios$89.99
  • Oath of Vengeance Package 3$89.99
  • New Year Package 3$89.99
  • Eve Celebration Package 3$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 122$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 116$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 106$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 97$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 85$89.99
  • Limited Time Package 73$89.99

Questions

Is Hearthstone free?
Hearthstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrownDust2 free?
BrownDust2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or BrownDust2?
BrownDust2 is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while BrownDust2 averages 4.5 from 6.3K ratings.
Do Hearthstone or BrownDust2 have ads?
BrownDust2 shows ads; Hearthstone does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or BrownDust2?
Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and BrownDust2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 24, 2026 and BrownDust2 on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hearthstone or BrownDust2?
Hearthstone currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and BrownDust2 at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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