Comparison

Pop Forest vs Witch’s Window

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

Head to head
About

Pop Forest

Features
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Dive into the whimsical world of Pop Forest anytime, anywhere! Embark on an extraordinary journey through Pop Forest - a mesmerizing match-three puzzle game that not only challenges your mind but also warms your heart with its adorable creatures and captivating treasures. Join the forest critters and commence your adventure today! A Mesmerizing Forest Awaits! Step into the enchanting world of Pop Forest, where every match brings you closer to unraveling the secrets of this captivating woodland sanctuary. Immerse yourself in a magical adventure that combines strategic gameplay with charming visuals and delightful creatures! Unleash the Joy of Matching Engage your wits and creativity in matching three or more delightful creatures along rows or columns. Connect these charming critters to watch them disappear in a cascade of color and joy! Brimming with Wonders Explore an expansive array of treasures scattered throughout the forest. Gather shimmering gold nuggets to add sparkle to your journey, collect cheerful flower wreaths, chirping chicks, sturdy stone balls, and witness the wonder of hatching chameleons, crafting wooden sculptures, molding clay figurines, shaping stone blocks, and nurturing lush grassy patches! Brimming with Wonders Explore an expansive array of treasures scattered throughout the forest. Gather shimmering gold nuggets to add sparkle to your journey, collect cheerful flower wreaths, chirping chicks, sturdy stone balls, and witness the wonder of hatching chameleons, crafting wooden sculptures, molding clay figurines, shaping stone blocks, and nurturing lush grassy patches! Masterful Boosters Harness the power of ingenious boosters that breathe life into your gameplay! Lure animals with irresistible honey sticks, trigger dynamite to create explosive chain reactions, and unveil combinations that will leave you awe-struck! Vividly Enchanting Visuals Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Pop Forest, where stunning visuals and enchanting soundscapes transport you to a world brimming with life and wonder! Dive into the whimsical world of Pop Forest anytime, anywhere! Play offline or online, without constraints, and savor the joy of matching creatures and collecting treasures whenever you desire.

About

Witch’s Window

Features
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Witch's Window is a match-3 adventure blending an original story, magical worlds, and theatrical boss battles. Mischievous one-eyed Gubbi have raided Lilith's home, stolen its colors, and thrown everything into chaos. Lilith opens the Window of Worlds and journeys through worlds that have lost their balance. Swap and match colorful pieces, create powerful special pieces, and overcome crates, barrels, webs, vines, parasites, and magical obstacles. Each world brings its own themed match-3 pieces, enemies, and mechanics, with powerful bosses waiting along the way. Explore the newly added River World: escort paper boats, venture into lotus ponds, and discover clever bamboo raft puzzles. Along the way, face the Frog Prince and the Crocodile Lord. Features: • Handcrafted stages across an expanding adventure • An original world featuring Lilith, the one-eyed Gubbi, and the Window of Worlds • Different themed match-3 pieces across magical worlds • Multi-stage boss battles with distinct skills and animations • Varied challenges, including paper boat escorts, lotus pond adventures, and bamboo raft puzzles • Magic items including the Guiding Wand and Rainbow Blessing • Collect stars and restore color pane by pane • Game Center boss leaderboards • iCloud progress backup • Multiple languages Are you ready to open the first magical window? Witch's Window is a registered European Union trade mark of Jia Yan. EUTM No. 019287191.

Screenshots

Pop Forest4 screens
Witch’s Window4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pop Forest and Witch’s Window are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Pop Forest sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Witch’s Window sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pop Forest versus Witch’s Window: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop ForestWitch’s Window
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Pulu Network Technology Co., Ltd.Jia yan

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Pop Forest

One-time14
  • New Player Pack$0.99
  • Small Item Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • Medium Item Pack$4.99
  • 5250 coins$4.99
  • Premium Item Pack$9.99
  • 11000 coins$9.99
  • Fantasy Item Pack$19.99
  • 24000 coins$19.99
  • Deluxe item Pack$29.99
  • Supreme item Pack$49.99
  • 60000 coins$49.99
  • 140000 coins$99.99
7 purchases

Witch’s Window

One-time7
  • Starter Special$0.99
  • Small Diamond Pile$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pile$4.99
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  • Adventure Chest$6.99
  • Diamond Bag$9.99
  • Treasure Chest$19.99
  • Royal Treasure$49.99

Questions

Is Pop Forest free?
Pop Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witch’s Window free?
Witch’s Window is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop Forest or Witch’s Window have ads?
Both Pop Forest and Witch’s Window show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Forest or Witch’s Window?
Pop Forest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Witch’s Window every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pop Forest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Witch’s Window on October 27, 2026.

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