Hearthstone review

Hearthstone is Blizzard's free-to-play strategy card game set in the Warcraft universe, and it has the broadest set of modes on this list. Ranked PvP duels let you climb to Legend for seasonal rewards, Arena has you draft a deck from a changing selection, Battlegrounds is an auto-battler against seven other players, and Tavern Brawl rotates unusual rules. Wild mode lets you use every card you own, and 11 hero classes each have a distinct Hero Power. Solo adventures and quests help new players learn. Your collection and progress sync between mobile and PC. Blizzard says in-game purchases are optional, but the App Store lists loot boxes, card pack bundles from $2.99 and Arena Admission at $1.99, and strong decks usually need a large collection. The app is a 932.8 MB download and asks more of new players than a game of hearts. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not play timed sessions.

Who it is for

Strategy fans who want a deep collectible card game with many modes on mobile and PC.

Price

Free to play; in-app purchases start at $1.99 on the US App Store.

Arena Admission $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Online ranked duels with seasonal rewards up to Legend
• Arena mode where you draft a deck from a changing card selection
• Battlegrounds auto-battler against seven other players
• Tavern Brawl with rotating special rules
• 11 hero classes, each with its own Hero Power

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most modes of any game on this list
• Strength: Collection and progress sync between mobile and PC
• Strength: Solo adventures let you learn at your own pace
• Weakness: Large download, listed at 932.8 MB
• Weakness: Loot boxes and card packs are central to building decks
• Weakness: More complex to learn than classic card games

Key facts

• Hero classes: 11
• Age rating: 13+
• App Store rating: 4.2 from about 123,000 ratings
• Download size: 932.8 MB
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later

Where it ranks

Hearthstone is No. 7 in our Best Free Online Card Games verdict.