# Hearthlight vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is ads: Hearthlight at none against SideQuest's shown. SideQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hearthlight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SideQuest sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hearthlight ships an update every 3 weeks, SideQuest every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearthlight | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adhyaan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895641343) | [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearthlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearthlight/id6764217906)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hearthlight Pro Lite | $1.99 | per month |
| Hearthlight Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Hearthlight Pro Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |


### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096)

Discover and complete real-life quests designed to turn ordinary days into small adventures. Earn XP, collect badges, and document your experiences in a personal journal. Packs can be unlocked with one-time purchases.

**Highlights:** Curated quest packs, Real-life challenges, XP and badge system, Personal quest journal, Solo or group play, One-time pack purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One SideQuest Pack Key | $9.99 | one-time |
| City Edition Key | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals Vault | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $19.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Originals Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 1 City | $24.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $24.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $29.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $34.99 | one-time |
| Originals Vault | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearthlight free?

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

### Is SideQuest free?

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

### Do Hearthlight or SideQuest have ads?

SideQuest shows ads; Hearthlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearthlight or SideQuest?

Hearthlight ships an update every 3 weeks, and SideQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Hearthlight was updated on October 25, 2026 and SideQuest on October 25, 2026.

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