Comparison

ARCANE RUSH vs Wildfrost

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARCANE RUSH

Engage in strategic card battles with mystical heroes and build powerful decks. Collect a vast array of cards, unlock legendary heroes with unique abilities, and rise through the ranks to become an Arena champion. Regular updates ensure an ever-evolving and engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Strategic card-based battles
  • Collect and unlock legendary heroes
  • Build and customize decks
  • Engage in thrilling arena matches
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Regular content updates and expansions
Features
Currently charting
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Step into the mesmerizing realm of "ARCANE RUSH: Auto Battler", an enthralling card game that immerses you in a captivating adventure featuring mystical heroes and epic battles. Construct your deck, summon formidable allies, and partake in strategic clashes against adversaries hailing from every corner of the realm! Key Features: Unleash Your Tactical Mastery: Engage in intense card-based battles, strategically deploying your deck and unleashing devastating abilities. Craft cunning tactics, make calculated decisions, and claim victory against fierce opponents! Legendary Heroes: Choose from a roster of legendary heroes, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Unlock new heroes as you progress, uncover their gripping backstories, and master their signature moves. Deck Building Mastery: Collect a vast array of cards, from mythical creatures and mighty spells to enchanted artifacts. Construct your decks with precision, combining synergistic cards that harmonize with your hero's strengths. Thrilling battles: Engage in exhilarating battles against formidable opponents. Rise through the ranks, earn renown, and become the ultimate Arena champion! Strategic Depth: Develop your tactical prowess as you carefully manage resources, plan your moves, and counter your opponent's strategies. Adapt to changing circumstances, seize opportunities, and turn the tide of battle in your favor. Expansive Content: Embark on a journey filled with endless possibilities. Experience regular updates and expansions, introducing new cards, heroes, and exciting game modes to keep your adventures fresh and ever-engaging. Are you ready to join the battles and prove your mettle? Gather your cards, hone your skills, and prepare for an unforgettable card battle experience like no other!

About

Wildfrost

Embark on a tactical roguelike deckbuilder adventure where you build a deck of card companions and elemental items to banish an eternal winter. Explore endless replayability with daily runs, challenges, and a dynamic counter system. Develop your hub town and unlock new content between runs.

Highlights
  • Build a deck with over 160 cards
  • Endless replayability with daily runs
  • Recruit card companions and elemental items
  • Master a dynamic counter system
  • Expand and develop the hub town
  • Unlock new cards and customization options
Features
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-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY- Play for free until you beat the first boss. Unlock the full game with an in-app purchase. The sun has frozen over. The world has succumbed to the Wildfrost. Now only the town of Snowdwell and its survivors stand as the last bastion against an eternal winter… Build up a deck of powerful card companions and elemental items, as you battle to banish the frost once and for all! * Build your perfect deck with over 160 cards! * Endless replayability with daily runs and challenges * Great for new and veteran card game fans alike, with an all-new tutorial and difficulty scaling ‘Storm Bell’ system * Recruit cute card companions, elemental items and equip powerful charms to aid in your fight against the Wildfrost * Choose your Leader from a variety of tribes, each with randomized skills and stats * Master a dynamic ‘counter’ system to put your strategic skills to the test * Expand and develop the hub town of Snowdwell between runs * Unlock new cards, events, customisation options and more! * Fully updated and ready to play with the latest content - ‘Better Adventures’ & ‘Storm Bells’! * Updated UI for mobile play

Screenshots

ARCANE RUSH4 screens
Wildfrost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARCANE RUSH at 4.7 against Wildfrost's 4.1. ARCANE RUSH also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Wildfrost's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 46%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ARCANE RUSH sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Wildfrost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARCANE RUSH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCANE RUSH has 3K ratings behind it against 507, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of ARCANE RUSH's written reviews are positive against 66% of Wildfrost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARCANE RUSH ships an update weekly, Wildfrost monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ARCANE RUSH versus Wildfrost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARCANE RUSHWildfrost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.1 (507 ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews66.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better507
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size979 MB724 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGear Games IncChucklefish Limited

Customer experience

ARCANE RUSH

All ratings3,005 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative37.8%

Wildfrost

All ratings507 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative24.2%

User reviews

ARCANE RUSH

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Engaging auto-battler mechanics
  • 👍 Polished visuals and production values
  • 🕹️ Quick and intuitive gameplay loop
  • 🔓 No energy system, can play freely

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Questionable AI and matchmaking
  • 🔀 Limited build diversity
  • 🔍 Unclear card descriptions and mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players

Wildfrost

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless replayability
  • 👍 Unique and charming design
  • 🎨 Gorgeous art and animations
  • 🎶 Fitting and amazing music
  • 🤯 Incredible depth and complexity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and save data loss issues
  • 👀 Tiny text and UI elements
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤕 Overly punishing difficulty

Bugs and requests

ARCANE RUSH

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Units losing stats at the start of battles
  • Inconsistent behavior with shield and frostbite

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve the frostbite system mechanics
  • Adjust the in-app purchase offerings
  • Implement a manual merge option
  • Provide more detailed tutorials

Wildfrost

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing on launch
  • Progress reset after device switch
  • Tutorial stages not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud save sync across devices
  • Option to increase font size
  • More content and faction updates

In-app purchases

21 purchases

ARCANE RUSH

One-time21
  • Gem $0.99$0.99
  • Gem $1.99$1.99
  • Gem $2.99$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Gem $3.99$3.99
  • Gem $4.99$4.99
  • Gem $5.99$5.99
  • Gem $7.99$7.99
  • Gem $9.99$9.99
  • Gem $11.99$11.99
  • Gem $12.99$12.99
  • Spell Pass $14.99$14.99
  • Gem $14.99$14.99
  • Card Pass $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $24.99$24.99
  • Gem $29.99$29.99
  • Gem $30.99$30.99
  • Gem $34.99$34.99
  • Gem $39.99$39.99
  • Gem $49.99$49.99
  • Gem $99.99$99.99
1 purchases

Wildfrost

One-time1
  • Wildfrost Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is ARCANE RUSH free?
ARCANE RUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildfrost free?
Wildfrost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARCANE RUSH or Wildfrost?
ARCANE RUSH is rated higher. ARCANE RUSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Wildfrost averages 4.1 from 507 ratings.
Do ARCANE RUSH or Wildfrost have ads?
Neither ARCANE RUSH nor Wildfrost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARCANE RUSH or Wildfrost?
ARCANE RUSH ships an update weekly, and Wildfrost monthly. Most recently, ARCANE RUSH was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wildfrost on October 17, 2026.

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