Comparison

Witch’s Window vs Aqua Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Witch’s Window

Features
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Witch's Window is a match-3 adventure blending an original story, magical worlds, and theatrical boss battles. Mischievous one-eyed Gubbi have raided Lilith's home, stolen its colors, and thrown everything into chaos. Lilith opens the Window of Worlds and journeys through worlds that have lost their balance. Swap and match colorful pieces, create powerful special pieces, and overcome crates, barrels, webs, vines, parasites, and magical obstacles. Each world brings its own themed match-3 pieces, enemies, and mechanics, with powerful bosses waiting along the way. Explore the newly added River World: escort paper boats, venture into lotus ponds, and discover clever bamboo raft puzzles. Along the way, face the Frog Prince and the Crocodile Lord. Features: • Handcrafted stages across an expanding adventure • An original world featuring Lilith, the one-eyed Gubbi, and the Window of Worlds • Different themed match-3 pieces across magical worlds • Multi-stage boss battles with distinct skills and animations • Varied challenges, including paper boat escorts, lotus pond adventures, and bamboo raft puzzles • Magic items including the Guiding Wand and Rainbow Blessing • Collect stars and restore color pane by pane • Game Center boss leaderboards • iCloud progress backup • Multiple languages Are you ready to open the first magical window? Witch's Window is a registered European Union trade mark of Jia Yan. EUTM No. 019287191.

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Aqua Bloom

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Welcome to Aqua Bloom: Fish Sort — the soothing, meditative puzzle game where logic meets underwater serenity. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters where vibrant sea creatures glide between glassmorphic aquariums. Sort fish by species and color, earn bioluminescent shells, and restore breathtaking ocean habitats from sunlit tropical reefs to the mysterious Deep Sea Abyss. Whether you're looking for a relaxing wind-down after a busy day or a strategic brain workout, Aqua Bloom offers a peaceful, satisfying puzzle escape. ============================= GAME FEATURES ============================= SATISFYING COLOR SORTING GAMEPLAY * Tap to move fish between aquariums until every tank holds a harmonious school of the same species. * Easy to learn with single-finger controls, yet deeply rewarding with tactical depth. * No stressful countdown timers or move penalties — play at your own relaxing pace! 5 ENCHANTING UNDERWATER HABITATS Journey through dynamic, atmospheric underwater worlds, each featuring custom light caustics and ambient particle effects: * Tropical Reef: Sun-drenched shallows and dancing bubbles * Coral Garden: Blooming pastel anemones and gentle currents * Moonlit Lagoon: Shimmering silver moonbeams and glowing phosphorescence * Crystal Cove: Prismatic quartz caves and refractive glints * Deep Sea Abyss: Hydrothermal vents, volcanic embers, and midnight mysteries RESTORE & DECORATE YOUR AQUARIUMS * Earn Shells for every completed level. * Unlock living coral, swaying kelp, sunken statues, sea anemones, and treasure chests. * Customize your private marine sanctuary and watch your fish thrive in their restored paradise! FISH COLLECTION BOOK * Discover and log rare aquatic species across multiple rarity tiers: Anemone Clownfish, Royal Blue Tang, Bioluminescent Angel, Golden Seahorse, Pearl Puffer, and more! * Read fascinating species lore and unlock completion rewards. 100+ BALANCED, GUARANTEED-SOLVABLE LEVELS * Handcrafted progression that gradually ramps up in challenge every 3–4 levels. * Overcome tight single-buffer "Tight Squeeze" challenge levels! * Helpful boosters available when you need them: Undo, Hints, and +Tank slots. ACCESSIBILITY & SENSORY EXCELLENCE * Full Color-Blind Accessibility: Every fish features unique non-color pattern glyphs and distinct silhouette shapes. * Tactile Haptics: Gentle, satisfying haptic pulses for fish transfers and tank blooms. * VoiceOver Ready: Comprehensive accessibility labels for all controls and fish species. * Reduce Motion Support: Customizable animation settings for sensitive players. PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE * 100% playable offline — no Wi-Fi or cellular data required. * Lightweight, quick-loading, and battery-friendly. ============================= HOW TO PLAY ============================= 1. Tap any aquarium to select its top fish. 2. Tap another aquarium to swim the fish into it. 3. Fish can only swim into an empty tank or on top of a matching fish species if there's available space. 4. Complete all tanks to trigger a sparkling bloom and claim your Shell rewards! Dive into the tranquility of the deep blue today. Download Aqua Bloom: Fish Sort and create your dream sanctuary!

Screenshots

Witch’s Window4 screens
Aqua Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aqua Bloom at none against Witch’s Window's shown. Witch’s Window's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Witch’s Window sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Aqua Bloom sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Witch’s Window versus Aqua Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitch’s WindowAqua Bloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佳 闫Foram Thakrar

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Witch’s Window

One-time7
  • Starter Special$0.99
  • Small Diamond Pile$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pile$4.99
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  • Adventure Chest$6.99
  • Diamond Bag$9.99
  • Treasure Chest$19.99
  • Royal Treasure$49.99
6 purchases

Aqua Bloom

One-time6
  • 100 Shells$0.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • 500 Shells$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Coral paradise$3.99
  • Atlantis Royal Pack$4.99
  • 1500 Shells$9.99

Questions

Is Witch’s Window free?
Witch’s Window is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqua Bloom free?
Aqua Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Witch’s Window or Aqua Bloom have ads?
Witch’s Window shows ads; Aqua Bloom does not.

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