# Hearthstone vs Card Crawl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Card Crawl at 81% against Hearthstone's 36%. Card Crawl also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hearthstone's advantage is ratings volume (122K vs 2K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthstone sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Crawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hearthstone has 122K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 81% of Card Crawl's.

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, Card Crawl monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthstone | Card Crawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthstone/id625257520/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 855 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306862900) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthstone

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Card, #64 Top Grossing · Strategy, #184 Top Free · Strategy, #187 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


### Card Crawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524)

This solitaire-style game blends dungeon crawling with card mechanics. Clear dungeons by strategically using item and monster cards, managing inventory, and employing unique ability cards. Enjoy quick, engaging sessions perfect for short bursts of play.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style gameplay, Four game modes, Dungeon deck editor, Unlockable ability-cards, Mini deck building, Game Center integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Season Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Card Crawl | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Unique card-based dungeon crawler concept
- 👍 Charming art style and atmosphere
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 👎 Lack of content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inability to restore purchases
- Gameplay freezes and lags on some devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize decks and characters
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthstone free?

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

### Is Card Crawl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearthstone or Card Crawl?

Card Crawl is rated higher. Hearthstone averages 4.1 out of 5 from 122K ratings, while Card Crawl averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Hearthstone or Card Crawl have ads?

Neither Hearthstone nor Card Crawl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthstone or Card Crawl?

Hearthstone ships an update fortnightly, and Card Crawl monthly. Most recently, Hearthstone was updated on September 26, 2026 and Card Crawl on September 25, 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.*