# Hearthstone vs ⊲Spider

The clearest difference is rating: ⊲Spider at 4.8 against Hearthstone's 4.1. ⊲Spider also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 36%) and in-app purchases (none vs 32). Hearthstone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

⊲Spider holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 30, 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 75% of ⊲Spider's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, ⊲Spider every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | ⊲Spider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider/id775720902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Card, #62 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


### ⊲Spider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider/id775720902)

Experience the classic Spider Solitaire card game on your iOS device. Enjoy unlimited games, customizable appearances, and detailed statistics. Perfect for both beginners and experts with multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited games, Unlimited Undo/Redo and Hint, 3 difficulty levels, Switchable layout, Selective appearances, Timer/Move/Scores, Automatic game save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is ⊲Spider free?

⊲Spider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or ⊲Spider?

⊲Spider is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while ⊲Spider averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or ⊲Spider have ads?

⊲Spider shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or ⊲Spider?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and ⊲Spider every 29 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and ⊲Spider on August 18, 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.*