# WitchBook vs The Coven Community App

The clearest difference is rating: WitchBook at 4.2 against The Coven Community App's 3.0. WitchBook also leads on ratings volume (366 vs 4). The Coven Community App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

WitchBook holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitchBook has 366 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, The Coven Community App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WitchBook | The Coven Community App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-coven-community-app/id6769862902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WitchcraftHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481466458) | [Mark Burghard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896694775) |

## 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


### The Coven Community App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-coven-community-app/id6769862902)

A digital coven for witches to connect, share their practice, and learn from each other. This app offers a calm, personal space free from likes, followers, and ads. Features include a shared grimoire, private journaling, and thoughtful content moderation for a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Connect with fellow witches, Share spells, rituals, and magical moments, Contribute to a shared digital grimoire, Private magical journal, Customizable user profiles, Thoughtfully reviewed posts

**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 The Coven Community App free?

The Coven Community App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WitchBook or The Coven Community App?

WitchBook is rated higher. WitchBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while The Coven Community App averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WitchBook or The Coven Community App have ads?

Neither WitchBook nor The Coven Community App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WitchBook or The Coven Community App?

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, and The Coven Community App every 3 days. Most recently, WitchBook was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Coven Community App on October 31, 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.*