# Hearthstone vs Baker's Dozen Solitaire

The clearest difference is rating: Hearthstone at 4.1 against Baker's Dozen Solitaire's 3.2. Hearthstone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Baker's Dozen Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hearthstone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Hearthstone's written reviews are positive against 50% of Baker's Dozen Solitaire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Baker's Dozen Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakers-dozen-solitaire/id879295614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **50.0% 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 | **#47** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 19 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:** #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


### Baker's Dozen Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakers-dozen-solitaire/id879295614)

Experience classic Baker's Dozen solitaire with four distinct game modes. The objective is to move all cards to the foundations, building down columns in any suit. Enjoy different rule sets for varied gameplay challenges.

**Highlights:** Four solitaire versions included, Classic Baker's Dozen gameplay, Relaxed, Strict, Spanish, and Hidden modes, No in-app purchases, No-nonsense interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Baker's Dozen Solitaire free?

Baker's Dozen Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Baker's Dozen Solitaire?

Hearthstone is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Baker's Dozen Solitaire averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Baker's Dozen Solitaire have ads?

Baker's Dozen Solitaire shows ads; Hearthstone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Baker's Dozen Solitaire?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Baker's Dozen Solitaire every 4 months. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Baker's Dozen 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.*