Comparison

Potion Permit vs Methods

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

Head to head
About

Potion Permit

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

Highlights
  • Diagnose and cure illnesses
  • Gather ingredients and brew potions
  • Upgrade buildings and expand areas
  • Build relationships with townsfolk
  • Find love with a sweetheart
  • Team up with a loyal dog
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The town of Moonbury has always been wary of the outside world's medical advances, preferring to rely on its traditional healing methods. However, when the mayor's daughter falls ill and the local witch doctor can do nothing to help her, they are forced to look outside their small community for help. The Medical Association decides to send their most accomplished chemist - you - to help cure the mayor's daughter and convince the residents of Moonbury of the wonders of modern alchemy. Gain their trust and tend to each person when they fall ill in this open-ended sim RPG! FEATURES - Take care of Moonbury’s inhabitants: diagnose their illnesses, gather ingredients and brew potions to cure them. - Heal the town : Upgrade buildings, expand your gathering area and transform the townsfolk’ lives in many ways. - Build relationships with Moonbury’s inhabitants, earn their trust and eventually find love with your chosen sweetheart! - Team up with your loyal dog that follows you wherever you go and helps you in your work. - Relax in a wholesome, colourful world and live the apothecary life you want! CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface - Game Center achievements - Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices - Compatible with MFi controllers - iPhone 15 Optimization (including pro max) If you run into a problem, please contact us at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/12-playdigious/ with as much information as possible on the issue.

About

Methods

Features
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Collects all five previously released apps into one — Same content, but more convenient! Step into a World of Intrigue Join 100 detectives – and cunning criminals – in a high-stakes battle of wits. In this immersive visual novel, you’ll investigate crimes, analyze evidence, and solve mysteries crafted by masterminds. Will you triumph as a truth-seeking detective or a scheming convict? The choice shapes your destiny… and the prize: ​$1 million and life-changing rewards. Key Features ​Full Experience: Dive into all ​100 chapters (139K words) in one package – no waiting, no unlocks. ​Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in atmospheric music that heightens every clue and twist. Interactive Crime Scenes: Examine 25+ detailed scenes, gather evidence, and confront suspects. Galleries Unlocked: Explore CGs, character expressions, and backgrounds from the story’s darkest moments. Behind the Secrets: Delve into character bios, exclusive interviews, and creator insights. Why the Complete Edition? ​10+ Hours of Play: A gripping narrative where your choices decide justice or corruption. ​Mobile-Optimized: Smooth gameplay tailored for touchscreens, anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Potion Permit4 screens
Methods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Potion Permit at $6.99 against Methods's $13.99. Potion Permit also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked). Methods's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Potion Permit costs $6.99 and Methods $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, Methods fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Potion Permit versus Methods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion PermitMethods
Price$6.99 — better$13.99
Rating4.4 (519 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings519 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB992 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPlaydigiousErabit Studios

Bugs and requests

Potion Permit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit certain menus
  • Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
  • Potion quests not triggering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more customization options for player character
  • Implement a manual save feature
  • Improve performance and reduce crashes

Methods

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Potion Permit

No in-app purchases

None

Methods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potion Permit free?
Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods free?
Methods costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potion Permit or Methods have ads?
Neither Potion Permit nor Methods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion Permit or Methods?
Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, Potion Permit was updated on October 1, 2026 and Methods on September 15, 2026.

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