# WitchBook vs Hellbound Hearts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hellbound Hearts at 100% against WitchBook's 48%. Hellbound Hearts also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WitchBook's advantage is ratings volume (364 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hellbound Hearts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitchBook has 364 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Hellbound Hearts's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WitchBook | Hellbound Hearts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellbound-hearts/id6759535603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WitchcraftHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481466458) | [Allen Erwin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879342603) |

## 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


### Hellbound Hearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellbound-hearts/id6759535603)

Connect with fellow horror enthusiasts, watch public-domain movies together in real-time theater rooms, and stay updated on genre news. Share your latest watches, reads, and games with a community built by and for horror fans.

**Highlights:** Connect with horror fans, Watch movies together in real-time, Share current media consumption, Curated horror genre news, Unified watchlist, Privacy controls

**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 Hellbound Hearts free?

Hellbound Hearts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WitchBook or Hellbound Hearts?

Hellbound Hearts is rated higher. WitchBook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Hellbound Hearts averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WitchBook or Hellbound Hearts have ads?

Neither WitchBook nor Hellbound Hearts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WitchBook or Hellbound Hearts?

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, and Hellbound Hearts every 2 months. Most recently, WitchBook was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hellbound Hearts on October 8, 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.*