# Dragon Up! vs Witch Makes Potions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Witch Makes Potions at 84% against Dragon Up!'s 15%. Witch Makes Potions also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). Dragon Up!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Up! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 856 and 526 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Dragon Up!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Witch Makes Potions's.

Dragon Up! ships an update every 12 months, Witch Makes Potions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Up! | Witch Makes Potions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-up/id1605049471/reviews) | **[4.9 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-makes-potions/id1668400500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **856** | 526 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 377 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Tle7](https://appshunter.io/developer/527196390) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-up/id1605049471)

Hatch and collect unique dragons in this idle adventure game. Discover their personalities, expand your kingdom with new lands and habitats, and upgrade your dragons to earn more coins. Feed your dragon to unlock treasures and advance your quest.

**Highlights:** Hatch and collect rare dragons, Expand idle kingdom with new lands, Upgrade dragons and nests for coins, Feed dragon for treasures and unlocks, Participate in time-limited events

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |


### 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 Dragon Up! free?

Dragon Up! 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, Dragon Up! or Witch Makes Potions?

Witch Makes Potions is rated higher. Dragon Up! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Witch Makes Potions averages 4.9 from 526 ratings.

### Do Dragon Up! or Witch Makes Potions have ads?

Witch Makes Potions shows ads; Dragon Up! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dragon Up! or Witch Makes Potions?

Dragon Up! ships an update every 12 months, and Witch Makes Potions every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dragon Up! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Witch Makes Potions on November 3, 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.*