Comparison

Harry Potter vs Sorcery School

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

Head to head
About

Harry Potter

Embark on a personalized magical journey at Hogwarts. Master spells, brew potions, and uncover mysteries as you forge friendships and rivalries. Your choices shape your unique path in this immersive Wizarding World adventure.

Highlights
  • Learn magical spells and brew potions
  • Investigate mysteries at Hogwarts
  • Customize your avatar and dorm
  • Forge friendships and rivalries
  • Play Quidditch and conjure Patronus
Features
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Your letter has finally arrived! What kind of witch or wizard will you be? A heroic Gryffindor? A cunning Slytherin? A clever Ravenclaw? A loyal Hufflepuff? YOU decide! With countless choices, you’ll be able to carve out your own unique path in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. This is YOUR Hogwarts journey. Whether you’re mastering powerful spells with Dumbledore, brewing potions with Snape, discovering never-before-seen rooms at Hogwarts, forging alliances with new friends, or duelling your rivals, there’s always something new to explore! As part of WBIE’s Portkey Games label, this groundbreaking mobile game puts you at the centre of an all-new story in the Wizarding World. WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDRY: • Learn magical spells and brew powerful potions! • Unlock spells, potions, and locations as you advance through the years of Hogwarts! • Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter! • Take your place among witches and wizards! MYSTERY & ADVENTURE: • Use your skills to investigate mysteries at Hogwarts! • Discover the puzzling truth behind the Cursed Vaults and your brother's disappearance in an all-new story! • Choose carefully—your choices matter! ENTER THE WIZARDING WORLD: • Engage in immersive events, play Quidditch, and more! • Win the House Cup with your classmates! • Conjure your very own Patronus to defeat Dementors! • Befriend Magical Creatures like the Niffler! FRIENDSHIPS THAT MATTER: • Embark on quests with fellow witches and wizards! • Find romance and fall in love! • Form unique relationships with each friend and rival! EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY: • Customise your avatar! Select from tons of exciting hair and clothing choices! • Design your dream dorm! Show off your house pride and decorate your ideal space! • New character customisation and dorm design choices are always being added! Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HPHogwartsMystery Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HogwartsMystery Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/HPHogwartsMystery Step into the world of witches and wizards. Customize your character, decorate your dorm, and solve puzzling mysteries now! Play Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Today! Please note that Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is free to download and play, however, you can purchase some in-game items with real money. If you want to limit this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Under our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 13 years of age to play or download Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. A network connection is also required. Privacy Policy: www.jamcity.com/privacy Terms of Service: http://www.jamcity.com/terms-of-service/

About

Sorcery School

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Thousands of levels
  • Collect ingredients
  • Master spells
  • Upgrade characters
  • Magical surprises
Features
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• Quick, relaxing games—ideal at home or on the go • Play offline anytime, no internet needed • Elegant, easy-to-read cards designed for comfort • Thousands of varied levels and fresh challenges • Collect ingredients, master spells, and uncover magical surprises • Upgrade characters and artifacts to grow stronger • A vibrant world filled with humor, twists, and adventure The Owl School of Magic is under attack! Monsters have invaded the halls, and the professors need your help to defend their classrooms. In Sorcery School, you play as a young apprentice joining forces with your teachers to push back the creatures threatening the school. Together, you’ll harness enchanted cards, cast powerful spells, and unlock magical equipment to restore peace. As your journey unfolds, you’ll travel through mystical regions, learn new magic styles, and uncover secrets that reach far beyond the school walls. Beautifully animated and endlessly fun, Sorcery School blends the joy of solitaire with the depth of an adventure game. Are you ready to protect your school and become the wizard destiny awaits? DOWNLOAD today and begin your magical adventure! Optimized for all iPhone and iPad models.

Screenshots

Harry Potter4 screens
Sorcery School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sorcery School at none against Harry Potter's shown. Sorcery School also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 55%). Harry Potter's advantage is ratings volume (1.3M vs 6.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Harry Potter sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Sorcery School sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Harry Potter against 4.8 for Sorcery School. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harry Potter has 1.3M ratings behind it against 6.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Harry Potter's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sorcery School's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harry Potter ships an update every 2 weeks, Sorcery School every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Harry Potter versus Sorcery School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarry PotterSorcery School
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3M ratings)4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3M — better6.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#25 — better#72
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB235 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJam City, Inc.Pretty Simple

Customer experience

Harry Potter

All ratings1,277,078 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews4,686 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral17.2%
Negative27.5%

Sorcery School

All ratings6,895 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews894 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.9%

User reviews

Harry Potter

From 1.3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great customer service
  • 👍 Customizable character
  • 👍 Compelling story and lore
  • 👍 Accurate to Harry Potter universe
  • 👍 Variety of activities (dueling, quidditch, etc.)

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Long wait times for energy recharge
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Energy system limits gameplay
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Lack of freedom in story choices

Sorcery School

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
  • 🔒 No ads

Room to improve

  • 💰 Progression feels too grindy
  • ⏱️ High energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
  • 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

Bugs and requests

Harry Potter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • Incorrect spell/potion names
  • Dialogue/story progression bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Reduce energy recharge time
  • More ways to earn energy/gems
  • Ability to change house/character
  • More interactive classes and activities
  • Expand story and content beyond year 3

Sorcery School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or update failures
  • Challenges/quests not tracking properly
  • Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
  • Improve energy/stamina system
  • Reduce upgrade costs
  • Add more content/levels
  • Implement friend system for sharing/trading

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Harry Potter

One-time14
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Purse of Coins$0.99
  • Handful of Gems B$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Measure of Gems$4.99
  • Magical Milestones Key$4.99
  • Ladder Sale 6a$5.99
  • Bundle 10CJ$9.99
  • Sack of Gems$9.99
  • Ladder Sale 10a$9.99
  • Bundle 12O$11.99
  • Ladder Sale 12A$11.99
  • Trunk of Gems$19.99
  • Bundle 20DN$19.99
  • Bundle 25AX$24.99
17 purchases

Sorcery School

One-time17
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Gem Pouch 30% off$3.99
Show 14 more
  • Gem Pouch$5.99
  • Rainbow Pack$5.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer$8.39
  • Gem Bucket 30% off$8.39
  • Secret Pass$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Gem Bucket$11.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Barrel of Gems 50% off$14.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Pot of Gems 30% off$20.49
  • Pot of Gems$29.99
  • Mountain of Gems$119.99

Questions

Is Harry Potter free?
Harry Potter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sorcery School free?
Sorcery School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Harry Potter or Sorcery School?
Sorcery School is rated higher. Harry Potter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3M ratings, while Sorcery School averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.
Do Harry Potter or Sorcery School have ads?
Harry Potter shows ads; Sorcery School does not.
Which is updated more often, Harry Potter or Sorcery School?
Harry Potter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sorcery School every 4 weeks. Most recently, Harry Potter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sorcery School on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Harry Potter or Sorcery School?
Harry Potter currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Sorcery School at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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