# Guildmaster Idle vs Witch Makes Potions

The clearest difference is rating: Witch Makes Potions at 4.9 against Guildmaster Idle's 4.7. Witch Makes Potions also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 75%). Guildmaster Idle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guildmaster Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Witch Makes Potions sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Witch Makes Potions holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 523 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Guildmaster Idle's written reviews are positive against 85% of Witch Makes Potions's.

Guildmaster Idle ships an update weekly, Witch Makes Potions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guildmaster Idle | Witch Makes Potions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905/reviews) | **[4.9 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-makes-potions/id1668400500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **533** | 523 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Elvenry Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588390907) | [Tle7](https://appshunter.io/developer/527196390) |

## What reviewers say

### Guildmaster Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905)

Manage and grow an interactive idle RPG guild. Engage in various minigames to gather resources, craft gear, and train adventurers for quests and dungeons. Attract new heroes and forge alliances to become a legendary guildmaster.

**Highlights:** Interactive idle gameplay, Professions minigames (mining, crafting, bartending, etc.), Questing and dungeon crawling, Guild and hero progression, Talent tree upgrades, Ad-free option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Runes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Increase Max Offline Work | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Runes (Scrolls) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rune Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Runes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Runes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Runes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Runes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Practical idle game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and depth
- 🔒 No forced ads or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🔍 Lack of in-game information and guidance
- ⏱️ Overly long dungeon timers

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Talent tree enhancements not working as expected
- Gear enhancements have no material requirements
- Unable to construct certain buildings

**Requested features**

- Add a wiki or knowledge base
- Improve UI and accessibility
- Reduce dungeon completion times
- Introduce character/guild customization


### Witch Makes Potions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-makes-potions/id1668400500)

Embark on a magical journey as a budding witch establishing her potion business. Cultivate herbs, craft mystical brews, and serve eager customers to earn coins. Use your profits to enhance your shop with charming decorations and expand your entrepreneurial dreams.

**Highlights:** Grow herbs, Brew potions, Sell to customers, Earn money, Unlock shop decorations, Upgrade shop

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chao Miam, the cat. | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Mole, Herb keeper. | $1.99 | one-time |
| No more ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay loop
- 💡 Optional ads for boosts
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 👍 Affordable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issues (recipes not unlocking, bugs with potion making)
- 💡 Lack of customization options (witch, shop)
- 💡 Slow progression and tedious grind
- 💡 Limited storage space and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes not unlocking
- Issues with potion making
- Pauses and movement problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize witch and shop
- More content and updates
- Offline progress or idle mode
- Improved progression and pacing
- More storage space and upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guildmaster Idle free?

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

### Is Witch Makes Potions free?

Witch Makes Potions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guildmaster Idle or Witch Makes Potions?

Witch Makes Potions is rated higher. Guildmaster Idle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Witch Makes Potions averages 4.9 from 523 ratings.

### Do Guildmaster Idle or Witch Makes Potions have ads?

Both Guildmaster Idle and Witch Makes Potions show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guildmaster Idle or Witch Makes Potions?

Guildmaster Idle ships an update weekly, and Witch Makes Potions every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guildmaster Idle was updated on September 22, 2026 and Witch Makes Potions on September 7, 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.*