Comparison

Hearthstone vs Canfield Solitaire

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

Canfield Solitaire

This card game offers classic solitaire gameplay with four distinct variants. Build foundations by suit and tableau by alternating colors. Enjoy multiple ways to play this free, ad-supported experience.

Highlights
  • Four solitaire variants
  • Foundation building
  • Tableau building
  • Stock pile cycling
  • Reserve pile mechanics
  • Free to play
Features
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Classic Cranfield Solitaire plus three variants. Totally free. No in-app purchases. The board is made of four components 1) The Foundation: Build up (Ace to King) in matching suit. The objective is to move all 52 cards here. 2) The Tableau: Build these four columns down (King to Ace) is alternating colored suits. 3) The Stock Pile: Tap "More Cards" to populate with three cards from the deck. You may cycle through the deck as many times as you like. 4) The Reserves: 13 cards, only the top card can be moved onto the Tableau or the Foundation. If a column in the Tableau is empty it will automatically fill with the top card of the Reserves. If the Reserves are empty the top card of the Stock will be used to fill the empty column. CLASSIC: The standard rules NAKED: Reserve piles revealed RELAXED: Tableau builds in any suit FLEX: Empty tableau columns not automatically filled

Screenshots

Hearthstone4 screens
Canfield Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hearthstone and Canfield Solitaire both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Canfield Solitaire's. Hearthstone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Canfield Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating 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. Canfield Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hearthstone against 4.0 for Canfield Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Canfield Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Canfield Solitaire every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Hearthstone versus Canfield Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHearthstoneCanfield Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (122K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings122K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size855 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.MmpApps Corp.

Customer experience

Hearthstone

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

Canfield Solitaire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Canfield Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Canfield Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hearthstone free?
Hearthstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canfield Solitaire free?
Canfield Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Canfield Solitaire?
Hearthstone is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Canfield Solitaire averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hearthstone or Canfield Solitaire have ads?
Canfield Solitaire shows ads; Hearthstone does not.
Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Canfield Solitaire?
Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Canfield Solitaire every 4 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Canfield Solitaire on June 1, 2026.

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