Comparison

Potterhead vs Magic School

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

Head to head
About

Potterhead

Test your knowledge of the wizarding world with trivia, puzzles, and a magical word game. AI-powered portraits place you in iconic scenes, and a sorting ceremony reveals your Hogwarts house. Track your progress and compete with others.

Highlights
  • AI Wizarding Portraits
  • Hogwarts House Sorting Ceremony
  • Multi-level Wizarding Trivia
  • Magical Word Game (Pwordle)
  • Daily Spell Connection Puzzles
  • Daily Character Quotes
  • Achievements and Wizard Progression
Features
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Enter the magical world of Potterhead, your enchanting companion for all things wizarding! Whether you're a first-year student or a seasoned wizard, this app brings the magic of Hogwarts to your fingertips. FEATURES: WIZARDING PORTRAITS (NEW) • Upload your photo and be placed into iconic Harry Potter scenes using AI • A new magical scene every week — from the Great Hall to the Potions Classroom • Each portrait is framed on enchanted parchment, ready to share • 3 portrait generations per week SORTING CEREMONY • Take the Sorting Hat quiz and discover your true Hogwarts house • Earn house points through daily challenges and trivia • Compete in the House Cup against witches and wizards worldwide WIZARDING TRIVIA • Test your magical knowledge with three challenging exam levels: - End of Year Exams for beginners - O.W.L.s (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) for intermediate wizards - N.E.W.T.s (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests) for the most skilled • Earn magical grades from Outstanding to Troll • Climb the global N.E.W.T.s leaderboard PWORDLE • A magical twist on the classic word game • New word every day at midnight • Track your winning streak SPELL CONNECTIONS • A new daily puzzle — find the hidden links between 16 magical words • Group spells, characters, creatures, and more into four categories DAILY QUOTES • Discover memorable quotes from your favourite characters • Share beautifully designed quote cards with friends ACHIEVEMENTS & WIZARD PROGRESSION • Unlock 27 badges across Pwordle, Trivia, Spell Connections, and more • Progress through 10 wizard year levels — from First Year to Order of Merlin • Track your milestones and see how you measure up LEADERBOARDS & STATS • See how your house stacks up in the House Cup • Track detailed personal stats across every game • Compete for Top Wizard status POTTERHEAD PREMIUM • Create AI Wizarding Portraits — be placed into magical Harry Potter scenes • Unlock N.E.W.T.s — the ultimate trivia challenge with global leaderboard • See full rankings for Top Wizards, your house, and N.E.W.T.s high scores • Access your personal stats dashboard Download now and begin your magical journey! Whether you're sorted into Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, there's something for every witch and wizard in Potterhead. Note: This app is a fan-made tribute and is not officially associated with Warner Bros., or the Harry Potter franchise. Terms of Service: https://nigelware.com/legal/potterhead/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nigelware.com/legal/potterhead/privacy-policy End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Magic School

Features
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Discover the secret passage to the Magic School: Kitchen! Assemble beautiful puzzles and unlock unique, magical recipes with detailed instructions to cook them in your own kitchen. Inspired by the world’s most beloved books about witchcraft and wizardry, this game takes the best of the iconic Magic School app and expands it with challenging puzzles and hidden objects. All wrapped in stunning animation and design! Play, discover, and cook real recipes straight from the most enchanting kitchen in the wizarding world! The app includes: — 10 immersive puzzle levels — 10 unique victory animations — 10 collectible wizarding recipes Every recipe features: — Lore: An introduction explaining the book references — Ingredients: A complete shopping list — Instructions: Easy-to-follow, step-by-step cooking guides Bonus features for players: — Puzzle Hints: Never get stuck! Helpful hints are available whenever you need them.

Screenshots

Potterhead4 screens
Magic School3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Potterhead at none against Magic School's shown. Magic School's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Potterhead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Magic School sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potterhead ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic School every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Potterhead versus Magic School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotterheadMagic School
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlen BentleyEgor Vdovin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Potterhead

Subscriptions4
  • Potterhead - Monthly Price SALE7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Potterhead - Monthly Price$1.991 Month
  • Potterhead - Annual Price SALE7 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Potterhead - Annual Price$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Magic School

One-time3
  • One Recipe$0.99
  • All Recipes Promo$1.99
  • All Recipes$2.99

Questions

Is Potterhead free?
Potterhead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic School free?
Magic School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Potterhead or Magic School have ads?
Magic School shows ads; Potterhead does not.
Which is updated more often, Potterhead or Magic School?
Potterhead ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic School every 9 days. Most recently, Potterhead was updated on November 14, 2026 and Magic School on November 10, 2026.

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