# Witch’s Window vs Critter Patch

The clearest difference is price: Witch’s Window at Free against Critter Patch's $0.99. Witch’s Window also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). Critter Patch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Witch’s Window is free to download; Critter Patch costs $0.99 up front. Witch’s Window sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Critter Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Witch’s Window ships an update every 3 weeks, Critter Patch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Witch’s Window | Critter Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 99 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jia yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577164644) | [Harold Lagroue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875664069) |

## What reviewers say

### Witch’s Window

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchs-window-match-3/id6452315768)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Chest | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasure | $49.99 | one-time |


### Critter Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-patch-watch-puzzle/id6819066528)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Witch’s Window free?

Witch’s Window is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Critter Patch free?

Critter Patch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Witch’s Window or Critter Patch have ads?

Witch’s Window shows ads; Critter Patch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Witch’s Window or Critter Patch?

Witch’s Window ships an update every 3 weeks, and Critter Patch every 3 days. Most recently, Witch’s Window was updated on November 12, 2026 and Critter Patch on November 10, 2026.

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