Head-to-head · Free iPad Games
Tetris® vs Hearthstone
Tetris® leads on 2 checks, Hearthstone on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTetris® · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTetris® · 3 of 4
Tetris® scores higher on our rubric for free ipad games: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Tetris® offers in-app purchases; Hearthstone doesn't publish it. Tetris® offers offline play; Hearthstone doesn't publish it.
Tetris® is the better fit for classic puzzle play with offline access. Hearthstone is the better fit for card-game variety and cross-device progression.
- Tetris® fits best
Classic puzzle play with offline access
- Hearthstone fits best
Card-game variety and cross-device progression
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Side by side
| Feature | Tetris® 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Hearthstone 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Free iPad Games | #4 in Free iPad Games |
| Best for | Classic puzzle play with offline access | Card-game variety and cross-device progression |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS | Android, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Features Tetris® 3/4 · Hearthstone 1/4 | ||
| In-app purchases | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline play | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Controller support | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Puzzle | Not published |
| Minimum iPadOS | 15.0 | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Tetris® is PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.'s free-to-download iPad puzzle game, licensed by Tetris Holding and identified on the official Tetris site as the official mobile app. It suits players looking for classic block-stacking play alongside… Read the review → |
Hearthstone is a free-to-play collectible strategy card game from Blizzard Entertainment for players who want to build decks and choose among competitive and solo modes. It is available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. Players collect… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tetris® — where it wins
- Classic Marathon mode pairs familiar play with hand-designed puzzle levels.
- Offline play supports sessions without an internet connection.
- Events, leaderboards and shared goals add ways to engage with other players.
Where it doesn't
- Optional in-app purchases include coins and ad-removal offers.
- The game requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- It is an iPad puzzle game rather than a broad gaming platform.
Hearthstone — where it wins
- Offers ranked duels, Arena drafting, Battlegrounds and rotating Tavern Brawls
- Includes solo adventures and quests alongside online PvP
- Syncs collections and progress across mobile and PC with a Battle.net account
Where it doesn't
- Optional in-game purchases mean free-to-play does not mean purchase-free
- Cross-device collection and progress sync requires a Battle.net account
- Email is the listed support channel
- Tetris®9.4/10 · Free plan
Classic Tetris, designed puzzle levels and offline play in a free-to-download iPad game.
Visit TetrisFull verdict → - Hearthstone9.1/10 · Free plan
A free-to-play card game with PvP, solo modes, Battlegrounds and synced progress.
Visit HearthstoneFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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