Comparison

Rune Wars vs Witchcraft!

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

Head to head
About

Rune Wars

Features
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In a world where every player is a rune-mage and each rune has its very own mind, your challenge is to show that your tower is the midth of best magic ever. Allround talent is much in demand - defend your tower, persist in duel, battle the war, go for hunt or heist, challenge the gods and most of all - show your best drawing skills!

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

Rune Wars4 screens
Witchcraft!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rune Wars at Free against Witchcraft!'s $2.99. Witchcraft!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Rune Wars is free to download; Witchcraft! costs $2.99 up front. Rune Wars sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Witchcraft! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rune Wars ships an update every 2 months, Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rune Wars versus Witchcraft!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRune WarsWitchcraft!
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.7 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—93 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB271 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperIngo PanzSofia Cid Gonzalez

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Rune Wars

One-time7
  • small amount of mana$0.99
  • power, vision or special$0.99
  • weekend premium$0.99
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  • 4 random scrolls$1.99
  • divine reset$1.99
  • stockpile of mana$3.99
  • wizards premium$3.99
None

Witchcraft!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rune Wars free?
Rune Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witchcraft! free?
Witchcraft! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rune Wars or Witchcraft! have ads?
Rune Wars shows ads; Witchcraft! does not.
Which is updated more often, Rune Wars or Witchcraft!?
Rune Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rune Wars was updated on October 3, 2026 and Witchcraft! on October 22, 2026.

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