Comparison

Stellar Mercenaries vs Witch and Summons

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Mercenaries

Engage in offline, vertical scrolling arcade action with this sci-fi RPG. Upgrade your ship, weapons, and abilities to battle rival mercenaries and conquer the solar system. Enjoy endless procedurally generated missions with diverse objectives and challenges.

Highlights
  • Vertical scrolling arcade shooter
  • Offline capable gameplay
  • Upgradable ships and weapons
  • Customizable loadouts
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Rival mercenary system
Features
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Ready to vanquish your enemies and change the solar system forever from anywhere? Stellar Mercs is a vertical scrolling, offline capable, action arcade shooter with upgradable ships, weapons, and special abilities. Customize your loadouts for each mission depending on the environments and enemies you'll face! Each mission will reward you with unlocks and cash to continue building your arsenal. You're not the only mercenary out there - the more successful and accomplished you become, the more attention you'll attract. Enemy mercenaries can become persistent arch-rivals, leveling up along side you. Defeating them will net you great rewards, but if you die at their hands, they'll grow even further in power. The fun is never-ending! Fly missions through endless procedurally generated missions with a variety of environments, objectives, hazards, enemies, and rewards. Hijack cargo from speeding space trains, break into heavily guarded research and development space stations to acquire new prototype ships to fly, or defeat mighty leviathan capital ships in your quest to become the wealthiest, most powerful mercenary in the system! Stellar Mercs operates as a single handed action arcade game, so you can play comfortably on the go. SM is offline capable, so even without signal you can keep gaming and conquering the solar system! Configure your spacecraft's loadout and autoshoot your way to victory - focus on maneuvering through hazards and waves of enemies while you employ special abilities for maximum carnage!

About

Witch and Summons

Embark on a roguelike deck-building RPG adventure as a witch seeking lost memories and powers. Strategically summon creatures and cast spells in turn-based battles to overcome enemies and explore a mysterious labyrinth. Customize your deck for endless replayability and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Deck-building card battles
  • Summon magical creatures
  • Turn-based combat
  • Deck customization
  • Labyrinth exploration
  • Endless Mode with global competition
Features
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"A witch with no memories seeks her lost powers in a deck-building roguelike RPG!" ■ A Fresh Take on Deck-Building Card Battles Step into the shoes of a witch who wields magic and summons creatures to fight. Use cards strategically in this turn-based card battle RPG. - Summon magical creatures to protect the witch and defeat enemies. - Attack foes with spells, summon creatures, or enhance allies. - Engage in intense, turn-based battles where every decision matters. - Restore fragments of the witch’s memories to unlock new labyrinths and powers. ■ Easy to Play Start a battle with a single tap! Your cards are always at your fingertips. Use mana to cast spells or summon creatures to defeat incoming enemies. But beware—both the witch and her summons have limited health. Protect the witch at all costs! ■ Craft Your Path to Victory Defeat monsters to earn new spells and summoning cards. Customize your deck to suit your playstyle. Adapt to changing situations and craft a unique strategy every time you play. At the deepest levels of the labyrinth, powerful creatures await your challenge! ■ Endless Growth and Upgrades Explore the labyrinth to collect "memory fragments" and restore the witch’s powers. Upgrade spells, strengthen summons, and create the ultimate companion to face the labyrinth’s challenges. Use special encounters like the "Magic Altar" or the "Arcane Shop" to build your strongest deck. ■ Conquer the Labyrinth, Unlock New Powers As you progress, the witch gradually regains her memories, revealing new locations and summoning abilities. Face unique monsters that challenge your every move, and carve a path forward with strategy and courage. ■ Compete Globally in Endless Mode Unlock Endless Mode by reclaiming the witch’s memories and test how far you can go in the labyrinth. Compete with players worldwide—can you become the strongest witch? Share your ultimate deck and achievements on social media! Developer's Note: Inspired by games like *Slay the Spire*, we wanted to create a challenging and replayable deck-building RPG. We hope you enjoy the adventure and would love to hear your feedback to shape our future projects!

Screenshots

Stellar Mercenaries4 screens
Witch and Summons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stellar Mercenaries at none against Witch and Summons's shown. Stellar Mercenaries also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 76%). Witch and Summons's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Stellar Mercenaries sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Witch and Summons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stellar Mercenaries against 4.8 for Witch and Summons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Stellar Mercenaries's written reviews are positive against 76% of Witch and Summons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellar Mercenaries ships an update every 3 weeks, Witch and Summons every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stellar Mercenaries versus Witch and Summons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar MercenariesWitch and Summons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB142 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperQuest Builders LLCYASUHIDE KOBAYASHI

Customer experience

Stellar Mercenaries

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Witch and Summons

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

Stellar Mercenaries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Witch and Summons

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Card calculation errors ('X times Y' effects)
  • Enemy death effects triggering unexpectedly

Requested features

10 requests
  • More content/stages
  • Initial deck editing/customization
  • More uses for 'Memory Shards' after full upgrade
  • Improved UI (deck remaining count, turn indicators)
  • Ability to carry over decks in Endless mode
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  • Addition of new characters/units
  • More detailed tutorial or in-game help
  • Option to reorder cards in deck
  • Adjustments to shop prices or magic stone acquisition
  • More frequent updates and expansions

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Stellar Mercenaries

One-time9
  • Currency - Small Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack - Basic$1.99
  • Gem Pack - Small$2.99
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  • Currency - Medium Pack$3.99
  • Stater Pack - Advanced$5.99
  • Gem Pack - Medium$7.99
  • Currency - Large Pack$7.99
  • Gem Pack - Large$15.99
  • Starter Pack - Legendary$15.99
1 purchases

Witch and Summons

One-time1
  • Delete Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stellar Mercenaries free?
Stellar Mercenaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witch and Summons free?
Witch and Summons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stellar Mercenaries or Witch and Summons?
Witch and Summons is rated higher. Stellar Mercenaries averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Witch and Summons averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Stellar Mercenaries or Witch and Summons have ads?
Witch and Summons shows ads; Stellar Mercenaries does not.
Which is updated more often, Stellar Mercenaries or Witch and Summons?
Stellar Mercenaries ships an update every 3 weeks, and Witch and Summons every 3 days. Most recently, Stellar Mercenaries was updated on November 3, 2026 and Witch and Summons on November 4, 2026.

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