Comparison

Hocus Pocus vs Reviver

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

Head to head
About

Hocus Pocus

Embark on an open-ended adventure game where you help a child build a treehouse, discover new characters, and play mini-games. Decorate your creation and enjoy a family-friendly experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Treehouse building
  • Mini-games (cooking, dancing, treasure hunt)
  • Character discovery
  • Treehouse decoration
  • Spoken languages
Features
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This is the lite version of the game, and contains some but not all of the content from the premium version. "An incredibly well thought-out open-ended adventure game for kids ages 3-9!" SmartAppsForKids.com "The adventure/exploration concept is fun to experience and I think that children who don’t already know Alfie will quickly become fond of him." TheIphoneMom.com "Hocus Pocus Alfie Atkins is a very good, content rich, child-friendly and easy-to-play game without any 3rd party advertising or in-app purchases." PappasAppar.se "A very fun introduction to Alfie and his world." AppsPlayground.com In this content-packed game for small children (3-9) you will help Alfie build a tree house, so he can get a gift from his imaginary friend Malcolm. While building the tree house floor by floor, you discover many new characters and mini games. As the adventure unfolds, you also get a chance to decorate your own tree house! Spoken languages currently included: - English - Swedish - Danish - Finnish - Norwegian Alfie Atkins, Willi Wiberg, Alphonse, Alfons Aberg – the popular character created in 1972 by Swedish author Gunilla Bergström, goes by many names. He is one of our most famous Nordic children’s characters, known and loved by generations of children and parents through the best-selling series of books. This game is based on the brand new feature film "Hocus Pocus Alfie Atkins", and children from 3-9 will love the game whether or not they already know Alfie. In this game you play as Alfie in easy to play adventure, with many included minigames: - Cooking - Sing-a-long - Dance - Treasure Hunt - Vacuum We promise hours and days of fun for your young ones, and a beautiful and family-friendly experience. There are NO in-game purchases or 3rd party advertising in this app. The game contains a link to App Store for downloading the full version. KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE As a MOMs with Apps member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids’ apps.

About

Reviver

Experience an emotionally rich narrative where your choices shape the lives of two protagonists across their entire lifespans. Engage with interactive environments, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets in a beautifully hand-drawn world. This game offers a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay.

Highlights
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Interactive environments
  • Puzzle and mini-game integration
  • Hand-drawn art style
  • Time-spanning story
  • Emotional storytelling
Features
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Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives. 【Symphony of Two Souls】 「Reviver」unfolds a series of emotionally rich scenes, portraying the life journey of two protagonists from their youthful days to senectitude. In the game, every interaction and choice subtly influences their destinies, revealing deep connections between individuals. 【Innovative Interactive Gameplay】 Every object and environment in the game comes to life with rich animations, providing an immersive interactive experience. This unique interaction style not only enhances the game's entertainment value but also deepens the immersion and emotional resonance of the story. 【Blend of Puzzle and Exploration】 Explore over 50 puzzles and mini-games closely tied to the storyline, with each challenge presenting an opportunity to delve deeper into the narrative, unveiling secrets and clues hidden in the everyday. 【Visual Feast of Hand-Drawn Style】 「Reviver」adopts exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, blending emotionally rich interactive animations with detailed environmental design. Each scene tells its own story, silently conveying narratives through interaction and animation. 【Embark on a Journey Through Time Together】 Invite you to join「Reviver」and embark on a journey through different eras. In this adventure, experience how small interactions tell profoundly moving stories in silence, and explore a profound journey about love, choices, and destiny. 【Why You Should Buy Reviver】 * Play the full prologue free, unlock later chapters anytime. * One-Time Purchase, Lifetime Access! * Enjoy an Ad-Free Premium Experience! * Larger UI and Fonts for Easy Reading and Gameplay! * Carefully Optimized Touch Interactions for Screen Users! * Reduced Battery Usage and Heat on Mobile Devices for a Smooth, Butter-Like Experience! * Ultra-Wide Screen Support for Stunning Full-Screen Visuals on Mobile! * Get Early Access Before the Steam Release! * Available at a Lower Price! * Official Port from an Award-Winning Steam Game! 【Contact Us】 Official Website: https://linktr.ee/CottonGame

Screenshots

Hocus Pocus4 screens
Reviver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reviver at 4.5 against Hocus Pocus's 3.4. Reviver also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (107 vs 5). Hocus Pocus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Reviver sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hocus Pocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reviver holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reviver has 107 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hocus Pocus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Reviver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hocus Pocus ships an update monthly, Reviver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hocus Pocus versus Reviver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHocus PocusReviver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5107 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyper GamesCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hocus Pocus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

Reviver

All ratings105 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

Hocus Pocus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Reviver

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Game restarting from the beginning after returning to Chapter 1

Requested features

2 requests
  • Hint system or better in-game guide
  • Ability to skip certain mini-games

In-app purchases

None

Hocus Pocus

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Reviver

One-time4
  • Unlock《Reviver》Chapter 3$0.99
  • Unlock《Reviver》Chapter 2$1.49
  • Unlock《Reviver》Chapter 1$2.49
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  • Unlock 《Reviver》 Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Hocus Pocus free?
Hocus Pocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reviver free?
Reviver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hocus Pocus or Reviver?
Reviver is rated higher. Hocus Pocus averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Reviver averages 4.5 from 107 ratings.
Do Hocus Pocus or Reviver have ads?
Neither Hocus Pocus nor Reviver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hocus Pocus or Reviver?
Hocus Pocus ships an update monthly, and Reviver every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hocus Pocus was updated on October 26, 2026 and Reviver on October 27, 2026.

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