Comparison

Cartographers vs Witchcraft!

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

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About

Cartographers

Become a royal cartographer tasked with mapping newly reclaimed lands for the Kingdom of Nalos. Fulfill royal edicts, strategically draw your territory, and outmaneuver rival outposts to gain the most reputation. Experience this tactical flip & write game digitally with multiple modes and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Map reclaimed northern lands
  • Fulfill royal edicts
  • Outmaneuver rival outposts
  • Tactical flip & write gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global weekly highscorelists
  • Collect achievements
Features
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The official Flip & Write companion to the board game hit! Step into the shoes of a royal cartographer and surveyor commissioned by Queen Gimnax. Your mission: explore, stake out, and immortalize the wild northern lands on parchment. In this strategic card game, you decide how to shape your territory—but beware: you are not alone in the wilderness! An Epic Adventure in the Roll Player Universe Cartographers brings the fascinating mechanics of the modern board game directly to your smartphone. Experience the tactical Flip & Write principle that has thrilled critics and fans worldwide and was nominated for the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseur Game of the Year) in 2020. Strategy Through Ever-Changing Decrees At the heart of this board game are four royal decrees. These are recombined in every match, making each game a unique puzzle. You must constantly adapt your strategy to squeeze the maximum score out of your lands: Diverse Scoring: Earn fame through the Gloomy Wood by skillfully enclosing forest patches, or use the Golden Granary to place farm fields on valuable ruins. Tactical Placement: In the Magician's Valley, score points by placing water and farmland near mighty mountains. Every hamlet and settlement must be cleverly planned to meet the Queen’s shifting demands. Seasonal Cycle: Priorities change through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Only those who plan ahead will be named Master Cartographer at the end of the year. The Gameplay is Simple Flip: Each round, a new card is revealed, showing you landscapes and shapes. Write: Skillfully place these areas on your map. Use the space optimally to fulfill the conditions of the decrees. Score: Collect valuable reputation points, but watch out for monster ambushes! Monsters in the Borderlands A cartographer must be brave! The monsters never sleep. At regular intervals, you will encounter ambushes that thwart your plans. Monster fields will be discovered on your map—surround them quickly to minimize the damage to your reputation. Why You’ll Love "Cartographers": Official Adaptation: The faithful digital version of the popular board game by Thunderworks Games. Weekly Challenges: Compete with players from all over the world in global highscore lists. A new scenario awaits you every week! Three Game Modes: Choose between different difficulty levels and randomness factors—from relaxed puzzling to hardcore strategy. Achievements & Ranks: Collect achievements and rise from apprentice to legendary Royal Cartographer. Solo Fun & Competition: Perfect for a quick round in between or a deep strategic experience. Awards for the Original: 2020 – Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee 2019 – Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 2019 – Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel Nominee Are you ready to expand the borders of the realm? Grab your quill, draw your cards, and master the ultimate Flip & Write adventure. Whether you're a fan of board games, logic puzzles, or fantasy strategy, Cartographers offers tactical depth right in your pocket. Download the official app now and begin your journey through the northern lands!

About

Witchcraft!

A strategic solo card game where you lead a coven to protect a village from dark forces. Manage your magic and secrecy to survive dilemmas and convince judges of your innocence. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy world with deep strategy and unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic solitaire card gameplay
  • Build and manage your coven
  • Face monsters and complete quests
  • Convince a jury of your innocence
  • Deep strategic decision-making
  • Immersive campaign mode
  • Digital adaptation of award-winning board game
Features
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Witchcraft! — The Solo Card Game of Strategy & Dark Magic Lead your coven and protect the village in this thrilling solitaire card game where every choice could be your last. THE ULTIMATE WITCHCRAFT SOLITAIRE EXPERIENCE In Witchcraft!, darkness has fallen over Wildegrens. Monsters lurk in the shadows, harvests wither, and villagers vanish without a trace. As the leader of a witches' coven, you must wield your magic to save the village — but beware: exposing yourself could send you to the stake. This solitaire card game puts you in constant dilemmas where the balance between power and secrecy decides everything. Can you master the art of witchcraft without getting caught? KEY FEATURES - Solitaire card game — Strategic 20–40 minute sessions, perfect for playing anytime - Build your coven — Recruit witches from different families, each with unique abilities - Face epic challenges — Battle monsters, complete quests, and prove your worth - Convince the jury — Three judges will decide: hero or wicked witch? - Deep strategy — Manage your hand, plan your moves, and press your luck - Campaign mode — Immerse yourself in a dark witchcraft world where magic is real DIGITAL BOARD GAME — FULL EXPERIENCE Enjoy the complete digital adaptation of the award-winning board game by Salt and Pepper Games, now on your mobile device. A board game experience reimagined for solo play, featuring stunning illustrations by Albert Monteys that bring a magical and perilous world to life. Built on the acclaimed hidden-role mechanics of Resist!, this witchcraft board game delivers the depth and tension of tabletop gaming in the palm of your hand. PERFECT FOR - Fans of solitaire and strategic card games - Lovers of dark fantasy and witchcraft themes - Solo players seeking deep, immersive card game experiences - Board game enthusiasts looking for a premium digital adaptation - Players who love witchcraft-themed solitaire challenges AWARD-WINNING DESIGN Designed by Trevor Benjamin, Roger Tankersley, and David Thompson — the same team behind the acclaimed Resist! Developed by mantita | Published by Salt and Pepper Games Download Witchcraft! now and prove that magic isn't evil. The ultimate witchcraft solitaire card game awaits — the fate of Wildegrens is in your hands.

Screenshots

Cartographers4 screens
Witchcraft!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Witchcraft! at 86% against Cartographers's 36%. Witchcraft! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, 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

Cartographers costs $3.99 and Witchcraft! $1.99 up front. Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Witchcraft! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Witchcraft! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Cartographers's written reviews are positive against 86% of Witchcraft!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartographers ships an update every 3 months, Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cartographers versus Witchcraft!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartographersWitchcraft!
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.4 (120 ratings)4.7 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#109#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB271 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBrettspielWeltMANTITA GAMES, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA

Customer experience

Cartographers

All ratings113 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.9%
Negative31.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral19.6%
Negative44.2%

Witchcraft!

All ratings93 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Cartographers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect tile placement and scoring
  • Inconsistent save/resume functionality
  • Registration and login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online/local multiplayer modes
  • Implement undo/rollback functionality
  • Improve tutorial and in-game help
  • Add support for expansions and new maps

Witchcraft!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cartographers

One-time1
  • Cartographers Heroes$1.99
None

Witchcraft!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cartographers free?
Cartographers costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Witchcraft! free?
Witchcraft! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cartographers or Witchcraft!?
Witchcraft! is rated higher. Cartographers averages 3.4 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Witchcraft! averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.
Do Cartographers or Witchcraft! have ads?
Neither Cartographers nor Witchcraft! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartographers or Witchcraft!?
Cartographers ships an update every 3 months, and Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cartographers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Witchcraft! on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cartographers or Witchcraft!?
Cartographers currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Witchcraft! at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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