# Apprentice Witch Match 3 vs SoM4

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apprentice Witch Match 3 at every 2 weeks against SoM4's every 6 months. Apprentice Witch Match 3 also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 5) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). SoM4's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apprentice Witch Match 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SoM4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoM4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apprentice Witch Match 3 has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Apprentice Witch Match 3's written reviews are positive against 67% of SoM4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Apprentice Witch Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, SoM4 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apprentice Witch Match 3 | SoM4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som4-potion-master/id1600319525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) | [Green Sauce Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/964191738) |

## What reviewers say

### Apprentice Witch Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure as a beginner witch collecting enchanted ingredients. This game features unique match-3 mechanics with distinct rules for day, night, and graveyard levels, offering hundreds of challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 mechanics for different times of day, Hundreds of unique puzzle levels, Variety of boosters and powerups, Challenging obstacles like frozen items and spellbooks, Social features with Facebook connect and leaderboards, Bewitched graphics and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Magic Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Magic Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Magic Gems | $25.99 | one-time |


### SoM4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som4-potion-master/id1600319525)

Embark on a magical quest to gather ingredients for potions in a vibrant Halloween match-3 adventure. Help Beatrix prepare exquisite potions and decorate the Forbidden Forest while encountering haunting creatures. Immerse yourself in a mysterious world of witchcraft with an immersive soundtrack and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Decorate the Forbidden Forest, Prepare exquisite potions, Vibrant Halloween match-3 adventure, Immersive soundtrack, Multiple game modes (plan moves, race time, relax)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apprentice Witch Match 3 free?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoM4 free?

SoM4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Apprentice Witch Match 3 or SoM4?

SoM4 is rated higher. Apprentice Witch Match 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SoM4 averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Apprentice Witch Match 3 or SoM4 have ads?

Both Apprentice Witch Match 3 and SoM4 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apprentice Witch Match 3 or SoM4?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and SoM4 every 6 months. Most recently, Apprentice Witch Match 3 was updated on July 27, 2026 and SoM4 on August 22, 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.*