Comparison

Strategery vs Witchcraft!

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

Head to head
About

Strategery

Engage in a rapid world domination game on your iOS device. Compete against AI or friends in strategic battles with customizable options and randomly generated maps for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Offensive and defensive strategy gameplay
  • Play for short or long sessions
  • Four difficulty settings
  • Online battles with matchmaking
  • Pass-and-play multiplayer
  • Automatically saves games
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Customizable gameplay options
Features
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Dominate the world. One blob at a time. World domination isn't a very fashionable ambition these days, but that doesn't mean you can't pretend. Strategery is a battle between your pegs and the green, orange, blue, and red blobs that dare to stand in your way. It's also a little bit of App Store history. Strategery first launched in 2008, back when the App Store was barely a few months old. Macworld named it the Best Strategy Game of 2009. Slate called it their latest iPhone gaming habit. Daring Fireball said the gameplay had a great feel. And a Macworld reviewer named Lex Friedman wrote that there was no game he played on his iPhone more. That reviewer now makes Strategery. Life is funny. HOW IT'S PLAYED The world is made of blobs. Every blob holds pegs — your pegs, ideally. Pick a blob you own, point at a neighboring blob you don't, and roll. More pegs, better odds. Win the roll and the blob changes color. Lose it and, well, you still have your other blobs. Keep going until the whole map is your color and everyone else is looking for the rematch button. Your turn, your dice, your questionable decisions Bigger stacks of pegs win more rolls. Usually. Every blob you hold earns you more pegs Last color standing dominates the world. Politely. THREE WAYS TO CONQUER Solo: Play against the computer. It has no friends, no feelings, and no plans this evening. It will happily lose to you all night. (Or not. You choose how clever it gets to be.) Online: Play against your friends. Take turns from wherever you are. A push notification lets you know when it's your move, or when someone has done something regrettable to your blobs. Pass and play: One phone, one couch, several rivals. Hand it over, let them try, and try not to gloat. CLASSIC OR CHAOS Classic is the game you remember: dice, blobs, and your own poor judgment. Chaos adds starred blobs. Capture one and the wheel spins. Your conquest has consequences. Either way, you pick how much world there is to dominate. A WAR WITH NO CASUALTIES Blobs don't bleed. Pegs don't feel pain. Nothing explodes, nobody gets hurt, and the only thing that ever gets conquered is a colorful shape on a map. Somebody's pride may be wounded when you take their last blob, but that's between the two of you. For iPhone and iPad. Contains no violence, several dice, a healthy number of blobs, and a reasonable amount of whimsy. Strategery was originally designed by Sumul Shah, Courtland Idstrom, and Peter Ju. This version comes from Lex Friedman, who is one person and would be delighted by a rating or review. It's not strategy. It's Strategery.

About

Witchcraft!

A strategic solo card game where you lead a coven to protect a village from dark forces. Manage your magic and secrecy to survive dilemmas and convince judges of your innocence. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy world with deep strategy and unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic solitaire card gameplay
  • Build and manage your coven
  • Face monsters and complete quests
  • Convince a jury of your innocence
  • Deep strategic decision-making
  • Immersive campaign mode
  • Digital adaptation of award-winning board game
Features
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Witchcraft! — The Solo Card Game of Strategy & Dark Magic Lead your coven and protect the village in this thrilling solitaire card game where every choice could be your last. THE ULTIMATE WITCHCRAFT SOLITAIRE EXPERIENCE In Witchcraft!, darkness has fallen over Wildegrens. Monsters lurk in the shadows, harvests wither, and villagers vanish without a trace. As the leader of a witches' coven, you must wield your magic to save the village — but beware: exposing yourself could send you to the stake. This solitaire card game puts you in constant dilemmas where the balance between power and secrecy decides everything. Can you master the art of witchcraft without getting caught? KEY FEATURES - Solitaire card game — Strategic 20–40 minute sessions, perfect for playing anytime - Build your coven — Recruit witches from different families, each with unique abilities - Face epic challenges — Battle monsters, complete quests, and prove your worth - Convince the jury — Three judges will decide: hero or wicked witch? - Deep strategy — Manage your hand, plan your moves, and press your luck - Campaign mode — Immerse yourself in a dark witchcraft world where magic is real DIGITAL BOARD GAME — FULL EXPERIENCE Enjoy the complete digital adaptation of the award-winning board game by Salt and Pepper Games, now on your mobile device. A board game experience reimagined for solo play, featuring stunning illustrations by Albert Monteys that bring a magical and perilous world to life. Built on the acclaimed hidden-role mechanics of Resist!, this witchcraft board game delivers the depth and tension of tabletop gaming in the palm of your hand. PERFECT FOR - Fans of solitaire and strategic card games - Lovers of dark fantasy and witchcraft themes - Solo players seeking deep, immersive card game experiences - Board game enthusiasts looking for a premium digital adaptation - Players who love witchcraft-themed solitaire challenges AWARD-WINNING DESIGN Designed by Trevor Benjamin, Roger Tankersley, and David Thompson — the same team behind the acclaimed Resist! Developed by mantita | Published by Salt and Pepper Games Download Witchcraft! now and prove that magic isn't evil. The ultimate witchcraft solitaire card game awaits — the fate of Wildegrens is in your hands.

Screenshots

Strategery4 screens
Witchcraft!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Witchcraft! at 4.7 against Strategery's 3.9. Witchcraft! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). Strategery's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (334 vs 93). On ads, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Strategery costs $4.99 and Witchcraft! $2.99 up front. Strategery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Witchcraft! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Witchcraft! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Strategery's written reviews are positive against 86% of Witchcraft!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strategery ships an update daily, Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Strategery versus Witchcraft!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrategeryWitchcraft!
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.9 (334 ratings)4.7 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334 — better93
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#21 — better#58
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB271 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLex FriedmanSofia Cid Gonzalez

Customer experience

Strategery

All ratings334 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative23.9%

Witchcraft!

All ratings93 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Strategery

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes when opponent is eliminated
  • Armies disappear after switching apps
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • Game crashes on newer iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Pinch to zoom for maps
  • More map options and sizes
  • Ability to redeploy armies
  • Online multiplayer with random opponents
  • Ability to play more than 2 players online
Show 3 more
  • Stats and leaderboards
  • Automatic army placement option
  • Ability to skip replay at end of game

Witchcraft!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strategery

One-time2
  • $3 tip$2.99
  • War Chest$9.99
None

Witchcraft!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strategery free?
Strategery costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Witchcraft! free?
Witchcraft! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Strategery or Witchcraft!?
Witchcraft! is rated higher. Strategery averages 3.9 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Witchcraft! averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.
Do Strategery or Witchcraft! have ads?
Neither Strategery nor Witchcraft! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strategery or Witchcraft!?
Strategery ships an update daily, and Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strategery was updated on September 29, 2026 and Witchcraft! on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Strategery or Witchcraft!?
Strategery currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Witchcraft! at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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