# SOULVARS vs Witch and Summons

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOULVARS | Witch and Summons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulvars/id1576521142/reviews)** | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-summons/id6737720121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 377 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ginolabo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542984280) | [YASUHIDE KOBAYASHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641445041) |

## What reviewers say

### SOULVARS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulvars/id1576521142)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Witch and Summons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-summons/id6737720121)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique deck-building roguelike with creature focus
- 👍 Deep and complex system
- 🧠 Strategic depth in card placement and order
- 🎮 Highly engaging and fun gameplay
- ✨ Satisfying synergy combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🎲 High reliance on luck/RNG
- ⏳ Short game volume/content
- 🔧 Lacking UI/UX elements
- 📈 Difficulty spikes, especially in Endless mode

**Reported bugs**

- Card calculation errors ('X times Y' effects)
- Enemy death effects triggering unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*