Comparison

Witches & Wizards vs Beat

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

Head to head
About

Witches & Wizards

Enter a magical realm among the clouds where you can build your home, master spells, and explore with a dragon. Engage in combat, manipulate time, and experience dynamic environments in this mystical adventure.

Highlights
  • Engrossing narrative and quests
  • Aerial adventures with dragon companion
  • Weave captivating spells
  • Real-time combat
  • Manipulate time
  • Dynamic day and night cycles
Features
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Welcome to the enchanted Sanctuary, reserved solely for witches and wizards, nestled among the clouds. Here, you can dwell in your own abode, hone your magical craft, and socialize with fellow practitioners. Soar upon your broomstick and embark on this mystical journey... You are warmly welcomed! • Engrossing narrative and quests • Embark on aerial adventures with your loyal dragon companion • Weave captivating spells with ease • Intuitive controls for seamless gameplay • Enjoy unrestricted movement • Harness the arcane forces to manipulate time itself • Engage in real-time combat to fend off formidable foes • Experience dynamic day and night cycles in the celestial realm

About

Beat

Features
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Dive into the rhythmic world of Beat Runner – tap, jump, and dodge to the beat! With a vibrant atmosphere, dynamic obstacles, and a quirky character, this endless runner will test your reflexes and keep your heart racing. How far can you go in the groove...

Screenshots

Witches & Wizards4 screens
Beat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beat at none against Witches & Wizards's 3. Beat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Witches & Wizards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Witches & Wizards ships an update every 3 months, Beat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Witches & Wizards versus Beat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitches & WizardsBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuhani Paasotolga telli

Bugs and requests

Witches & Wizards

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Crash when going to earth portal
  • Objectives fail to load
  • Camera glitches when standing still
  • Animation issues with ground gaps
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  • Venom quest item unobtainable
  • Giant earthworm battles unfairly difficult
  • Battle screen appears suddenly instead of fading
  • Misspelling of 'Sanctuary Entrance'
  • Wizard doesn't wait for player at start
  • Mana system too restrictive for gameplay

Requested features

24 requests
  • Update with new content and quests
  • More spells and combat abilities
  • Character customization (gender, appearance, clothes)
  • Open-world gameplay
  • Multiplayer or NPC companions in battles
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  • Third-person camera view option
  • Faster walking/running speed
  • Jump mechanic
  • Better dragon controls
  • Ability to ride broom anytime
  • More purchasable items and pets
  • Controller compatibility
  • Better character visibility
  • Map of player house
  • Voice acting
  • Special seasonal events
  • LGBTQ+ character options
  • Easier mana/health regeneration
  • Remove ads purchase option
  • Duel other wizards feature
  • Shapeshifting abilities
  • More immersive storyline
  • Character name change option
  • Better lighting and graphics

Beat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Witches & Wizards

One-time3
  • 100 Mana Potions$1.99
  • 100 Healing Potions$1.99
  • Hippogriff$3.99
None

Beat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Witches & Wizards free?
Witches & Wizards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat free?
Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Witches & Wizards or Beat have ads?
Both Witches & Wizards and Beat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Witches & Wizards or Beat?
Witches & Wizards ships an update every 3 months, and Beat daily. Most recently, Witches & Wizards was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beat on October 3, 2026.

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