# Witch Makes Potions vs Sporetown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Witch Makes Potions at 84% against Sporetown's 0%. Witch Makes Potions also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (526 vs 2). Sporetown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Witch Makes Potions sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sporetown sells 5 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witch Makes Potions has 526 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Witch Makes Potions's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sporetown's.

Witch Makes Potions ships an update every 2 weeks, Sporetown weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Witch Makes Potions | Sporetown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-makes-potions/id1668400500/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporetown/id6449562416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **526** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tle7](https://appshunter.io/developer/527196390) | [Jampot Software co., ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/590341509) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sporetown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporetown/id6449562416)

Build a magical mushroom town in a mysterious forest. Combine cultivation with 3-match puzzle gameplay to discover new beings and create prosperity. Explore a whimsical world filled with growing fungi.

**Highlights:** Mushroom cultivation, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Build a spore town, Discover magical beings, Forest exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Pile Of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bag Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Box Of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Large Bag Of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Large Box Of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Witch Makes Potions free?

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

### Is Sporetown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Witch Makes Potions or Sporetown?

Witch Makes Potions is rated higher. Witch Makes Potions averages 4.9 out of 5 from 526 ratings, while Sporetown averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Witch Makes Potions or Sporetown have ads?

Witch Makes Potions shows ads; Sporetown does not.

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

Witch Makes Potions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sporetown weekly. Most recently, Witch Makes Potions was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sporetown 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.*