# ARCANE RUSH vs Wildfrost

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 (#189 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.

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.

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.

ARCANE RUSH ships an update weekly, Wildfrost monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCANE RUSH | Wildfrost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-rush-auto-battler/id6448436365/reviews)** | [4.1 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfrost/id6462882621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 507 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 980 MB | 724 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gear Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765287527) | [Chucklefish Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163786770) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCANE RUSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-rush-auto-battler/id6448436365)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pass $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Card Pass $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem $30.99 | $30.99 | one-time |
| Gem $34.99 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gem $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gem $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfrost/id6462882621)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfrost Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on launch
- Progress reset after device switch
- Tutorial stages not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Option to increase font size
- More content and faction updates


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and Wildfrost on October 17, 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.*