# Hearthstone vs BrownDust2

The clearest difference is ads: Hearthstone at none against BrownDust2's shown. Hearthstone also leads on ratings volume (123K vs 6.5K) and chart position (#47 vs #200). BrownDust2's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (53% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BrownDust2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BrownDust2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 123K ratings behind it against 6.5K, 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 53% of BrownDust2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | BrownDust2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browndust2-full-burst-rpg/id6450099588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #200 |
| Size | 890 MB | 586 MB |
| 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) | [NEOWIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/392281430) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Card, #56 Top Grossing · Strategy, #205 Top Free · Strategy, #210 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Bundle of 7 Classic Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 7 "Whispers of the Old Gods" Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 15 Classic Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: All 4 League of Explorers Wings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 40 Classic Packs | $49.99 | 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


### BrownDust2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browndust2-full-burst-rpg/id6450099588)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure with console-level 2D graphics and captivating storylines. Experience immersive gameplay in both landscape and vertical modes, featuring strategic turn-based battles and engaging PvP content.

**Highlights:** Console-level 2D graphics, Live 2D characters, Landscape and vertical modes, Captivating storyline, Quarter-view 3x4 battle system, User-vs-User PvP, Evil Castle challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Dia Package1 | $4.29 | one-time |
| MEGA SALE First Countdown PACK | $4.29 | one-time |
| Happy Halloween! Lucky Draw Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yuri Prestige Skin Lucky Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Scheherazade Prestige Skin Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Dia Package2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 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 | one-time |
| Teresse Prestige Skin Draw Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Zenith Prestige Skin Lucky Draw | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clumsy Wuff Tyr Special Skin | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 4.2 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while BrownDust2 averages 4.5 from 6.5K 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 every 2 weeks, and BrownDust2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on November 11, 2026 and BrownDust2 on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hearthstone or BrownDust2?

Hearthstone currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and BrownDust2 at #200. 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.*