Comparison

Hearthstone vs Backpack Brawl

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

Backpack Brawl

Engage in strategic 1v1 auto-battles by mastering inventory management. Arrange weapons and artifacts to create powerful synergies and unleash devastating combos. Choose from diverse heroes and test your tactics against players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Strategic inventory management
  • Item crafting and merging
  • Diverse hero roster
  • Dynamic item placement
  • Competitive 1v1 PvP
  • Rewarding progression system
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Master the art of inventory management in this unique auto-battle strategy game! Pack your bag with powerful weapons and magical artifacts, then watch your hero unleash devastating combos in thrilling PvP duels. STRATEGIC INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Every slot in your backpack matters! Craft, merge, and strategically arrange items to create powerful synergies. The right combination of weapons and artifacts can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Expand your inventory space to unlock even more tactical possibilities. CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO VICTORY Command a diverse roster of heroes, each with unique abilities and playstyles. Whether you prefer to rain down elemental spells, charge into battle with steel and valor, or strike from afar with deadly precision, there’s a hero that matches your strategic vision. DYNAMIC PLACEMENT SYSTEM More than just collecting items — it’s where you place them that counts. Adjacent items can enhance each other’s power, creating unexpected combinations and devastating effects. Experiment with different layouts to discover powerful synergies and create your own meta-defining strategies. COMPETITIVE PVP BATTLES Test your tactics against players from around the world in intense 1v1 matches. Study your opponents, adapt your strategy, and climb the rankings to prove yourself in the arena. With each battle bringing new challenges, no two fights are ever the same. REWARDING PROGRESSION Your journey to the top is filled with epic rewards and achievements. Unlock powerful new items, expand your tactical options, and watch your rank climb as you master the art of inventory combat. Regular updates bring fresh content and new strategic possibilities to explore. Ready to pack your bag and join the Brawl? Your legend begins now! __________ https://azurgames.com/terms-of-use/ https://azurgames.com/privacy-policy/ __________ Join our Discord to engage with the community: https://discord.gg/XCMUfbqkXn

Screenshots

Hearthstone4 screens
Backpack Brawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backpack Brawl at 4.7 against Hearthstone's 4.1. Backpack Brawl also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 5.8K). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Brawl sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backpack Brawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 5.8K, 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 64% of Backpack Brawl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Backpack Brawl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hearthstone versus Backpack Brawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearthstoneBackpack Brawl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (122K ratings)4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122K — better5.8K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size855 MB478 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.Azur Interactive Games Limited

Customer experience

Hearthstone

All ratings121,744 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4,725 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.9%

Backpack Brawl

All ratings5,840 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,268 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative27.7%

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

Backpack Brawl

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 User-friendly design
  • 💡 Unique and creative concept
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling
  • 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking against AI
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🔇 Lack of sound and audio options

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

Backpack Brawl

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to open chests past level 17
  • Disappearing or lost game progress
  • Unresponsive or freezing UI elements
  • Inconsistent item functionality after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More character and build diversity
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Cloud save and cross-device sync
  • Ranked/competitive game modes

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Hearthstone

One-time21
  • 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
40 purchases

Backpack Brawl

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$2.697 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
One-time38
  • Cascade Offer$0.29
  • Cascade Offer$0.49
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
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  • Card Pack$1.79
  • Card Pack$1.99
  • Cascade Offer$2.69
  • Tier 2 Flash Sale$3.59
  • Flash Sale$3.99
  • Hero Unlock$3.99
  • Dorf Pack - Small$3.99
  • Morrow Pack - Small$3.99
  • Spring Sale$4.99
  • Intro Pack$4.99
  • Celeste Pack$4.99
  • Enock Pack$4.99
  • Sage Pack$4.99
  • Buzz Pack$4.99
  • Tink Pack$4.99
  • Nymphedora Pack$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Harkon Pack$4.99
  • Tier 3 Flash Sale$5.39
  • Tier 3 Hero Unlock$5.39
  • Dorf Pack$7.99
  • Buzz Pack$7.99
  • Sage Pack$7.99
  • Enoch Pack$7.99
  • Morrow Pack$7.99
  • Hero Path$8.99
  • Gold Pass$8.99
  • Hero Path$9.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Hero Path Bundle$12.99
  • Hero Levels & Path Bundle$14.99
  • Gold Pass$18.99
  • Barrel of Gems$19.99
  • Wagon of Gems$49.99
  • Pile of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Hearthstone free?
Hearthstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backpack Brawl free?
Backpack Brawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Backpack Brawl?
Backpack Brawl is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Backpack Brawl averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Hearthstone or Backpack Brawl have ads?
Backpack Brawl shows ads; Hearthstone does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Backpack Brawl?
Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Backpack Brawl every 6 days. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backpack Brawl on September 24, 2026.

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