# Hearthstone vs YGO Search

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YGO Search at 100% against Hearthstone's 36%. YGO Search also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 32). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (123K vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. YGO Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

YGO Search holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 123K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of YGO Search's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, YGO Search every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | YGO Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygo-search/id6673016176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 889 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Efe Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767675048) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Card, #23 Top Grossing · Strategy, #94 Top Grossing · Games, #115 Top Free · Strategy, #130 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 (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


### YGO Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygo-search/id6673016176)

Easily search for Yu-Gi-Oh! cards with this simple tool. Access a database of cards to find your favorites.

**Highlights:** Card search functionality, Card information lookup, Simple user interface, Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG/OCG focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is YGO Search free?

YGO Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or YGO Search?

YGO Search is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while YGO Search averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or YGO Search have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor YGO Search shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or YGO Search?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and YGO Search every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on October 22, 2026 and YGO Search on October 13, 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.*