Comparison

Potion Explosion vs Mythic Mischief

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Potion Explosion

This is a digital adaptation of an award-winning puzzle board game where players collect magical ingredients to brew powerful potions. Engage in tactical gameplay, trigger chain reactions, and compete against AI or players worldwide to score the most points.

Highlights
  • Official adaptation of award-winning board game
  • Solo mode against AI
  • Online multiplayer with worldwide leaderboard
  • Tactical gameplay with strategic depth
  • The Fifth Ingredient expansion available
  • Magical universe with enhanced digital elements
Features
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"Voted best 50 mobile games of 2017" ** The Fifth Ingredient expansion is now available! You'll meet the Professors, concoct unbelievable new Potions and unleash a new ingredient, the Ghost Ectoplasm, in this madcap expansion! The Fifth Ingredient also adds Reward and Scolding tokens. ** The official adaptation of Potion Explosion, the award-winning puzzle board game. Play this game solo or against players from all over the world with Solo, Online and Local Pass & Play modes! In Potion Explosion, you will explode ingredients, trigger chain reactions and gather it all in your caldron. You will then use your hard-earned unicorn tears, fairy dandruff and other magical ingredients to craft powerful mixtures with wacky effects! May the best wizard win! HOW TO PLAY At the beginning of the game, each player is given potions to complete with specific effects and ingredients. You will have to select ingredients in the dispenser; once your selected ingredient is removed, the ingredients above will slide down. If two ingredients of the same nature collide, they explode and you get them too! You can then use your ingredients to cook up your potions. You only have a limited tank space to store remaining ingredients from one turn to another, so choose carefully! Once a potion is completed, you score points, get to use its powerful effect and pick another potion to craft. The wizard with the most points wins! PREPARE FOR THE POTIONS EXAM IN SOLO Play against up to 3 adjustable AIs to sharpen your potion crafting skills! OR PROVE YOUR MASTERY IN MULTIPLAYER MODE! Play against wizards from all over the world online and get to the top of the worldwide leaderboard! To sum up, the game features include: • The magical universe of the board game, fleshed out and digitally enhanced • A tactical gameplay, allowing for different playstyles and strategies • A Solo mode against up to 3 adjustable AIs • An online Multiplayer Mode with a worldwide leaderboard • The Fifth Ingredient expansion: new rules and even more challenges with the arrival of Professors, new Potions and the new Ghost Ectoplasm ingredient. Available from the game shop! To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to http://www.asmodee-digital.com/potionexplosion Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/a/potion-explosion/ You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asmodeedigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asmodeedigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmodeedigital/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/asmodeedigital Languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. *IMPORTANT* Potion Explosion requires an iPhone 5 (or newer), iPad 4th Generation (or newer), iPad Mini 2 (or newer), or iPod Touch 6th Generation (or newer)

About

Mythic Mischief

Engage in a 1v1 abstract strategy game where you select unique factions with evolving abilities. Outmaneuver opponents by manipulating the board and characters, setting traps to guide them towards a relentless guardian. This game offers a dynamic blend of strategy, thematic gameplay, and competitive tactics.

Highlights
  • 1v1 strategy gameplay
  • Eleven unique factions
  • Evolving character abilities
  • Board and character manipulation
  • Trap setting mechanics
  • Thematic gameplay
Features
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Step into the world of Mythic Mischief, a thrilling 1v1 strategy game from the creators of board games Veiled Fate, Fractured Sky, and Moonrakers. Choose from eleven unique factions of mythic students, each with their own set of powerful abilities that grow stronger as you play. Outsmart your opponents by manipulating the board and characters, setting clever traps to guide them into the path of the relentless Tomekeeper. Whether you're a fan of strategic puzzles, thematic gameplay, or a fresh take on chess-like tactics, Mythic Mischief delivers a dynamic experience that keeps you thinking every turn. The game is a perfect blend of strategy, fun, and competitive play, challenging you to outwit your opponent with every move. Download now and prove your mastery in the ultimate battle of wits!

Screenshots

Potion Explosion4 screens
Mythic Mischief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mythic Mischief at 87% against Potion Explosion's 40%. Mythic Mischief also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Potion Explosion's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked) and ratings volume (273 vs 37). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mythic Mischief is free to download; Potion Explosion costs $3.99 up front. Potion Explosion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mythic Mischief sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mythic Mischief holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Explosion has 273 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Potion Explosion's written reviews are positive against 87% of Mythic Mischief's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Explosion ships an update every 11 days, Mythic Mischief fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Potion Explosion versus Mythic Mischief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion ExplosionMythic Mischief
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (273 ratings)4.6 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings273 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB207 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHorrible GuildIV Studio

Customer experience

Potion Explosion

All ratings273 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral18.8%
Negative41.0%

Mythic Mischief

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Potion Explosion

From 273 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 🧠 Engaging and strategic gameplay
  • 🕹️ Smooth offline experience
  • 💰 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕰️ Online games prone to freezing and synchronization issues
  • 🤖 AI opponents too difficult or too easy

Mythic Mischief

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 👍 Visually appealing design
  • 🤝 Balanced factions
  • 🔍 Detailed and helpful developer support

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow matchmaking and long wait times
  • 🐛 Bugs and unbalanced mechanics
  • 🤖 Lack of AI opponent for practice

Bugs and requests

Potion Explosion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to complete online games
  • Incorrect scoring and game state displayed
  • Potions and ingredients not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification system for online games
  • Ability to undo moves
  • Random selection of professors
  • More challenging AI opponents

Mythic Mischief

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Potion Explosion

One-time1
  • The Fifth Ingredient$1.99
18 purchases

Mythic Mischief

One-time18
  • Groundskeeper$0.99
  • 1st MR Avatars Pack$0.99
  • 1st VF Avatars Pack$0.99
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  • 1st FS Avatars Pack$0.99
  • Gargoyles$1.99
  • Zombies$1.99
  • Witches$1.99
  • Vampires$1.99
  • Frankenstein's Monsters$1.99
  • Fairies$1.99
  • Wizards$1.99
  • Ghosts$1.99
  • Trolls$1.99
  • Werewolves$1.99
  • Gnomes$1.99
  • Hedge Maze & Groundskeeper$1.99
  • Hedge Maze$2.99
  • All Factions Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is Potion Explosion free?
Potion Explosion costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mythic Mischief free?
Mythic Mischief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Potion Explosion or Mythic Mischief?
Mythic Mischief is rated higher. Potion Explosion averages 4.0 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Mythic Mischief averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.
Do Potion Explosion or Mythic Mischief have ads?
Neither Potion Explosion nor Mythic Mischief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion Explosion or Mythic Mischief?
Potion Explosion ships an update every 11 days, and Mythic Mischief fortnightly. Most recently, Potion Explosion was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mythic Mischief on September 24, 2026.

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