# Sorcery! vs Cultist Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sorcery! at none against Cultist Simulator's 5. Sorcery! also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Cultist Simulator's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 188). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sorcery! costs $4.99 and Cultist Simulator $6.99 up front. Cultist Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Sorcery! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cultist Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cultist Simulator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

Sorcery! ships an update every 6 weeks, Cultist Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcery! | Cultist Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 166 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcery!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091)

Embark on an epic four-part adventure across a land filled with monsters, traps, and magic. Make thousands of choices that dynamically rewrite your story and engage in unique touch-based sword duels. Master 48 magic spells with wondrous effects to shape your journey.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn 3D world map, Thousands of interactive choices, Dynamically rewritten story, Unique touch-based sword dueling, 48 magic spells with story effects, Outwit monsters with weaknesses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🔮 Unique spell casting mechanics
- 🗺️ Interactive map and world exploration
- 🔁 High replay value with multiple paths

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay for the price
- 💰 Expensive for a partial story
- 🔁 Rewind feature cheapens decisions
- 🤔 Simplistic combat system

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes reported
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Longer and more expansive story
- Multiple save slots
- Deeper RPG mechanics
- Improved combat with dice rolls


### Cultist Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Card, #51 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

A challenging roguelike narrative card game where you play as a seeker of forbidden knowledge. Experiment with rituals, summon entities, and ascend to become a herald of a new age in a Lovecraftian 1920s setting.

**Highlights:** Challenging roguelike gameplay, Story-driven legacy system, Intense, immersive narrative, Choice-based storytelling, Lovecraftian world, Card combination mechanics

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Dancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Priest | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Ghoul | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Exile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Fascinating and mysterious
- 🎨 Beautiful atmosphere and writing
- 🕰️ Compelling time management gameplay
- 🕵️ Rewarding sense of discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve with no tutorial
- 🕰️ Intense time pressure and resource management
- 🧠 Confusing mechanics and unclear objectives
- 🧭 Frustrating lack of progress and repeated failures
- 🔍 Difficult to keep track of cards and game state

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and save file issues
- Disappearing cards and UI elements
- Inability to access certain features like the club

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial or in-game hints
- Provide more accessibility options for text size
- Implement save/load system to avoid losing progress
- Add DLC content like the Dancer storyline
- Improve card organization and UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorcery! free?

Sorcery! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cultist Simulator free?

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sorcery! or Cultist Simulator?

Cultist Simulator is rated higher. Sorcery! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Cultist Simulator averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Sorcery! or Cultist Simulator have ads?

Neither Sorcery! nor Cultist Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcery! or Cultist Simulator?

Sorcery! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cultist Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Sorcery! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cultist Simulator on October 25, 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.*