# WitchBook vs Rune Soup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rune Soup at 100% against WitchBook's 48%. Rune Soup also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WitchBook's advantage is ratings volume (366 vs 28). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WitchBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rune Soup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rune Soup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitchBook has 366 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WitchBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rune Soup's.

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, Rune Soup weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WitchBook | Rune Soup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-soup/id6749245485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WitchcraftHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481466458) | [RUNE SOUP PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829512763) |

## What reviewers say

### WitchBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130)

Connect with the witchy community, discover supplies and decor, and participate in events and rituals. Access a comprehensive herbal grimoire, crystal information, and join a book club. Support small businesses while finding spells, courses, and making new friends.

**Highlights:** Witchy supplies and decor marketplace, Community events and rituals, Sabbat and moon cycle celebrations, Witchy courses and classes, Herbal grimoire and crystal information, Book club and personal shopper

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wonderful community
- 🌟 Helpful and informative content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌿 Great for learning and growing in the craft

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory subscription required to access the app
- 🚫 No free trial or free access options
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting accounts
- ⚠️ Inconsistent pricing and policy changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Subscription and payment problems
- Vendor features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More personalization options for user profiles
- Improved messaging and sharing capabilities
- Diverse content groups and posting options
- Ability to use the app with ads instead of subscription


### Rune Soup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-soup/id6749245485)

This community app offers online magical training in areas like astrology, healing, and fortune telling. It provides courses, live events, and peer mentoring for personal transformation and practical results. Access is through a premium membership.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step magical courses, Live training events and rituals, Private discussion spaces, Peer mentoring, Monthly quests and book clubs, Focus on practical results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WitchBook free?

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

### Is Rune Soup free?

Rune Soup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WitchBook or Rune Soup?

Rune Soup is rated higher. WitchBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Rune Soup averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do WitchBook or Rune Soup have ads?

Neither WitchBook nor Rune Soup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WitchBook or Rune Soup?

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, and Rune Soup weekly. Most recently, WitchBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rune Soup on October 28, 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.*