Comparison

SOULVARS vs Witch and Summons

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

Head to head
About

SOULVARS

Embark on a deck-building JRPG adventure where souls are converted into data to combat deformities. Master strategic card-based combat with dynamic pixel animations and deep customization. Explore dungeons, collect enchanted items, and uncover a rich story.

Highlights
  • Deck-building combat system
  • Dynamic pixel animations
  • Rich customization
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Random enchanted item collection
  • Strategic soul bit combinations
Features
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Deck-Building JRPG "SOULVARS" is now available! 15-20 hours of playtime (+50h to go deeper) Dynamic pixel animation and battles and a rich customization system No In-App Purchases. While having a deep strategic sense, the vertically held smartphone controls allow for simple and exhilarating battles, training, dungeon exploration, and collection of random enchanted items. ▼ Story A world line in which even the fictitious concept of the soul can be converted into data. In return, people's lives are threatened by the sudden appearance of deformities. The protagonists use the Soul Driver, a device that converts souls into data. They are responsible for the elimination of the deformities that threaten people, and work in a certain town... ▼System Overview Number of save slots: 3 (Saved in device and manual save) Estimated scenario completion time: 14 to 20 hours 50 to 100+ hours of post-clearance challenge Features Soul bits (handbills), which are the data of the soul power that resides in gear (equipment), Players can combine them in battle to make special attacks and combos in a successive manner. The characters are characterized by their action with dots that move around. ▼Gear and Soul Bits Soul bits (hand cards) can be drawn from gear (equipment) and used as actions during battle. The combination of main weapon, subweapon, armor, and accessories Strategy (deck) is determined. ▼Arts During a battle, only one soul bit can be selected on the first turn, but The number of soul bits that can be selected at one time increases depending on the opponent's weaknesses, guarding, evading, buffing, debuffing, and various other conditions. The combination of soul bits (cards in hand) selected at the same time activates a skill called Arts.

About

Witch and Summons

Embark on a roguelike deck-building RPG adventure as a witch seeking lost memories and powers. Strategically summon creatures and cast spells in turn-based battles to overcome enemies and explore a mysterious labyrinth. Customize your deck for endless replayability and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Deck-building card battles
  • Summon magical creatures
  • Turn-based combat
  • Deck customization
  • Labyrinth exploration
  • Endless Mode with global competition
Features
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"A witch with no memories seeks her lost powers in a deck-building roguelike RPG!" ■ A Fresh Take on Deck-Building Card Battles Step into the shoes of a witch who wields magic and summons creatures to fight. Use cards strategically in this turn-based card battle RPG. - Summon magical creatures to protect the witch and defeat enemies. - Attack foes with spells, summon creatures, or enhance allies. - Engage in intense, turn-based battles where every decision matters. - Restore fragments of the witch’s memories to unlock new labyrinths and powers. ■ Easy to Play Start a battle with a single tap! Your cards are always at your fingertips. Use mana to cast spells or summon creatures to defeat incoming enemies. But beware—both the witch and her summons have limited health. Protect the witch at all costs! ■ Craft Your Path to Victory Defeat monsters to earn new spells and summoning cards. Customize your deck to suit your playstyle. Adapt to changing situations and craft a unique strategy every time you play. At the deepest levels of the labyrinth, powerful creatures await your challenge! ■ Endless Growth and Upgrades Explore the labyrinth to collect "memory fragments" and restore the witch’s powers. Upgrade spells, strengthen summons, and create the ultimate companion to face the labyrinth’s challenges. Use special encounters like the "Magic Altar" or the "Arcane Shop" to build your strongest deck. ■ Conquer the Labyrinth, Unlock New Powers As you progress, the witch gradually regains her memories, revealing new locations and summoning abilities. Face unique monsters that challenge your every move, and carve a path forward with strategy and courage. ■ Compete Globally in Endless Mode Unlock Endless Mode by reclaiming the witch’s memories and test how far you can go in the labyrinth. Compete with players worldwide—can you become the strongest witch? Share your ultimate deck and achievements on social media! Developer's Note: Inspired by games like *Slay the Spire*, we wanted to create a challenging and replayable deck-building RPG. We hope you enjoy the adventure and would love to hear your feedback to shape our future projects!

Screenshots

SOULVARS4 screens
Witch and Summons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Witch and Summons at Free against SOULVARS's $4.99. Witch and Summons also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). SOULVARS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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

Witch and Summons is free to download; SOULVARS costs $4.99 up front. Witch and Summons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SOULVARS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SOULVARS against 4.8 for Witch and Summons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of SOULVARS's written reviews are positive against 76% of Witch and Summons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOULVARS ships an update every 4 weeks, Witch and Summons every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SOULVARS versus Witch and Summons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOULVARSWitch and Summons
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (47 ratings) — better4.8 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB142 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerginolabo Inc.YASUHIDE KOBAYASHI

Customer experience

SOULVARS

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative5.0%

Witch and Summons

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

SOULVARS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Witch and Summons

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Card calculation errors ('X times Y' effects)
  • Enemy death effects triggering unexpectedly

Requested features

10 requests
  • More content/stages
  • Initial deck editing/customization
  • More uses for 'Memory Shards' after full upgrade
  • Improved UI (deck remaining count, turn indicators)
  • Ability to carry over decks in Endless mode
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  • Addition of new characters/units
  • More detailed tutorial or in-game help
  • Option to reorder cards in deck
  • Adjustments to shop prices or magic stone acquisition
  • More frequent updates and expansions

In-app purchases

None

SOULVARS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Witch and Summons

One-time1
  • Delete Ads$2.99

Questions

Is SOULVARS free?
SOULVARS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Witch and Summons free?
Witch and Summons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOULVARS or Witch and Summons?
SOULVARS is rated higher. SOULVARS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Witch and Summons averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do SOULVARS or Witch and Summons have ads?
Witch and Summons shows ads; SOULVARS does not.
Which is updated more often, SOULVARS or Witch and Summons?
SOULVARS ships an update every 4 weeks, and Witch and Summons every 3 days. Most recently, SOULVARS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Witch and Summons on October 24, 2026.

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