# Hero Realms

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1396367189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1396367189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1396367189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** White Wizard Games
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (219 ratings)
- **Version:** 20260828.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2022-06-06
- **Size:** 414 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hero-realms/id1396367189)
- **Website:** [https://www.herorealms.com/](https://www.herorealms.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.whitewizardgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.whitewizardgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Hero Realms is a digital deckbuilding game that combines strategic card play with fast-paced combat. Choose a class, recruit champions, and use gold to add new actions and upgrades. Enjoy online PvP, cooperative missions, and the Welcome to Thandar single-player campaign.

Free access provides core classes and missions, while the Base Set unlocks additional classes (Cleric, Ranger, Thief), higher level caps, expanded campaigns, and extra co-op missions. Note: purchases are not compatible with Family Sharing.

## Rankings

- #103,924 — Overall

## Review summary

Hero Realms on iOS is a polished, accessible deck-builder praised for its engaging gameplay, strong visuals, and class variety, plus rich campaigns. However, persistent bugs, online balance issues, and update-driven disruptions heavy users experienced degrade the experience. The monetization and expansion gating add to the frustration, and lengthy turn times slow matches. Overall, it's a compelling digital take on Hero Realms, especially for Star Realms fans, but it needs stability and fairer online balance to fully shine.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive deck-building that's easy to learn and great for long play sessions.
- Reasonable in-app purchases; you can enjoy the game without buying expansions.
- High-quality digital implementation with polished UI, visuals, and music.
- Wide class variety enabling unique strategies and replayability.
- Excellent campaigns and expansions; the digital version is a superior way to play Hero Realms and appeals to Star Realms fans.

### Cons

- Persistent bugs and crashes—loading issues, freezes, and update-related instability.
- Online balance and matchmaking problems, with perceived class imbalances (e.g., fighter vs wizard/thief) and frustrating progression.
- Turn timer is too long, leading to slow, tedious rounds.
- Monetization concerns and content gating—expansions can feel necessary, with locked content even after purchase.
- Frequent updates and online dependency disrupt play and can block offline use.

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