# Soluna Explorers vs Witch and Summons

The clearest difference is ads: Soluna Explorers at none against Witch and Summons's shown. Soluna Explorers also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Witch and Summons's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soluna Explorers sells 2 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Soluna Explorers against 4.8 for Witch and Summons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witch and Summons has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Soluna Explorers's written reviews are positive against 76% of Witch and Summons's.

Soluna Explorers ships an update every 11 days, Witch and Summons every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soluna Explorers | Witch and Summons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soluna-explorers/id6504538633/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-summons/id6737720121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749437002) | [YASUHIDE KOBAYASHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641445041) |

## What reviewers say

### Soluna Explorers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soluna-explorers/id6504538633)

Embark on short, text-and-card-based fantasy RPG adventures. Make choices that shape your destiny in a world of magic and mystery. Each journey lasts between 10-15 minutes.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG, Card-based gameplay, Choice-driven narrative, Short play sessions (10-15 min), Fantasy world exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temple of Awum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Rose Campaign | $4.99 | one-time |


### Witch and Summons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-summons/id6737720121)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique deck-building roguelike with creature focus
- 👍 Deep and complex system
- 🧠 Strategic depth in card placement and order
- 🎮 Highly engaging and fun gameplay
- ✨ Satisfying synergy combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Steep learning curve for beginners
- 🎲 High reliance on luck/RNG
- ⏳ Short game volume/content
- 🔧 Lacking UI/UX elements
- 📈 Difficulty spikes, especially in Endless mode

**Reported bugs**

- Card calculation errors ('X times Y' effects)
- Enemy death effects triggering unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soluna Explorers free?

Soluna Explorers 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, Soluna Explorers or Witch and Summons?

Witch and Summons is rated higher. Soluna Explorers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Witch and Summons averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Soluna Explorers or Witch and Summons have ads?

Witch and Summons shows ads; Soluna Explorers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soluna Explorers or Witch and Summons?

Soluna Explorers ships an update every 11 days, and Witch and Summons every 3 days. Most recently, Soluna Explorers was updated on September 16, 2026 and Witch and Summons on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*