# WL. vs WitchBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WL. at 100% against WitchBook's 48%. WL. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WitchBook's advantage is ratings volume (366 vs 8). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WitchBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WL. asks for nothing beyond the download.

WL. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitchBook has 366 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WL.'s written reviews are positive against 48% of WitchBook's.

WL. ships an update monthly, WitchBook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WL. | WitchBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wl/id1296548171/reviews)** | [4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **366** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Saxionis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296527102) | [WitchcraftHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481466458) |

## What reviewers say

### WL.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wl/id1296548171)

This app allows users to discover and create original music, express their musical talents, and share their creations with a wider audience. Connect with other musicians and gain exposure for your work.

**Highlights:** Create original music, Explore new music waves, Share creative talents, Connect with other musicians, Gain exposure for content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WitchBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130)

Connect with the witchy community, discover supplies and decor, and participate in events and rituals. Access a comprehensive herbal grimoire, crystal information, and join a book club. Support small businesses while finding spells, courses, and making new friends.

**Highlights:** Witchy supplies and decor marketplace, Community events and rituals, Sabbat and moon cycle celebrations, Witchy courses and classes, Herbal grimoire and crystal information, Book club and personal shopper

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wonderful community
- 🌟 Helpful and informative content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌿 Great for learning and growing in the craft

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory subscription required to access the app
- 🚫 No free trial or free access options
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting accounts
- ⚠️ Inconsistent pricing and policy changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Subscription and payment problems
- Vendor features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More personalization options for user profiles
- Improved messaging and sharing capabilities
- Diverse content groups and posting options
- Ability to use the app with ads instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WL. free?

WL. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WitchBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WL. or WitchBook?

WL. is rated higher. WL. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WitchBook averages 4.2 from 366 ratings.

### Do WL. or WitchBook have ads?

Neither WL. nor WitchBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WL. or WitchBook?

WL. ships an update monthly, and WitchBook every 2 months. Most recently, WL. was updated on October 10, 2026 and WitchBook on October 24, 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.*