# Hearthstone vs Canfield Solitaire

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Canfield Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canfield-solitaire-classic/id879295482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [MmpApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400209427) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Card, #55 Top Grossing · Strategy, #199 Top Free · Strategy, #200 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


### Canfield Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canfield-solitaire-classic/id879295482)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*