# Mongo Madness vs Witch Hazel

The clearest difference is rating: Mongo Madness at 5.0 against Witch Hazel's 4.3. Witch Hazel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mongo Madness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Witch Hazel sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mongo Madness holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witch Hazel has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mongo Madness ships an update every 6 months, Witch Hazel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mongo Madness | Witch Hazel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongo-madness/id1063071771/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-hazel/id1401504363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Gaia Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446031893) |

## What reviewers say

### Mongo Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongo-madness/id1063071771)

Embark on a retro-style 2D platforming adventure to rescue a kidnapped girlfriend. Jump, collect items, and defeat enemies across 32 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds. An expansion pack offers additional challenges.

**Highlights:** 32 levels across 8 worlds, Run and jump gameplay, Collect hearts and coins, Jump on enemies, Onscreen, keyboard, or gamepad controls, Expansion pack available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mongo Madness Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Witch Hazel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-hazel/id1401504363)

A young witch must venture into the woods to recover stolen magical items from rude fairies. Run, jump, and outwit your opponents to restore your school's glory. The fairies will fight dirty to keep the treasure.

**Highlights:** Run and jump mechanics, Outwit enemy fairies, Recover stolen magical items, Restore school's glory, Adventure gameplay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 of Rune | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Runes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 570 Runes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Runes | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Runes | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mongo Madness free?

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

### Is Witch Hazel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mongo Madness or Witch Hazel?

Mongo Madness is rated higher. Mongo Madness averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Witch Hazel averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Mongo Madness or Witch Hazel have ads?

Mongo Madness shows ads; Witch Hazel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mongo Madness or Witch Hazel?

Mongo Madness ships an update every 6 months, and Witch Hazel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mongo Madness was updated on September 24, 2026 and Witch Hazel on October 4, 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.*