Comparison

Wizard vs Save the Arctic

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

Head to head
About

Wizard

Experience the challenging and habit-forming card game with a unique 60-card deck. Bid on tricks, score points by meeting your bid exactly, and master the strategy involving special Wizard and Jester cards. Play solo against AI or challenge up to four friends online.

Highlights
  • Unique 60-card deck
  • Simple rules, strategic depth
  • Bid on tricks to score points
  • Wizard and Jester wild cards
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Network game with up to 4 friends
Features
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The official iPhone version of the card game Wizard. Meet the card game that's challenging, habit-forming and loads of fun! It's Wizard: a unique game with a 60 card deck! The rules are simple and easy to learn... mastering the strategy is the real challenge. One card is dealt to each player on the first round, two cards on the second, and so on. Players bid the number of tricks they think they will win. Make the exact number of tricks bid and you win points; too many or too few and you lose points. The Wizard and Jester cards add a "wild card" element to the strategy. Play against the sophisticated built-in AI players, or choose a network game of up to 4 friends playing over the internet. Wizard® is a registered trademark of Wizard Cards International , Inc. © K. Fisher Enterprises, Ltd.

About

Save the Arctic

Features
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Save the Arctic is a cooperative game about melting ice, limited paths, and careful planning. Together, you help two polar bears find food while a researcher removes trash from the Arctic. Each turn starts with a die roll: either you move a figure across the ice floes or shift entire rows or columns. The board is constantly changing - paths appear, disappear, or suddenly become blocked. But the ice is unstable: after each move, it becomes more fragile, creating gaps that can no longer be crossed. Every turn becomes a small tactical challenge. Your goal: feed both polar bears while collecting all the trash. You can only succeed as a team - or lose together if no valid moves remain. Features: • Original License • Cooperative gameplay - win or lose together • Dice-based turns with two clear actions • Dynamic board with shifting ice floes • Melting ice as a core mechanic • Short, compact play sessions • Supporting Game Center with leaderboard and achievements A simple game with clear rules and a meaningful theme.

Screenshots

Wizard4 screens
Save the Arctic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Save the Arctic at every 2 weeks against Wizard's every 4 months. Save the Arctic also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Wizard's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Wizard costs $5.99 and Save the Arctic $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wizard ships an update every 4 months, Save the Arctic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Wizard versus Save the Arctic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizardSave the Arctic
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.3 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorOutline Development

Bugs and requests

Wizard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards not displaying properly
  • Disconnection issues in network play
  • Scoring errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer
  • More player options (3, 5, 6 players)
  • Undo/correct last move
  • Dealer/bid summary indicators

Save the Arctic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

Save the Arctic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wizard free?
Wizard costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Save the Arctic free?
Save the Arctic costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wizard or Save the Arctic have ads?
Neither Wizard nor Save the Arctic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wizard or Save the Arctic?
Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and Save the Arctic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wizard was updated on September 29, 2026 and Save the Arctic on September 11, 2026.

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