Comparison

Hive® Game vs Witchcraft!

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

Head to head
About

Hive® Game

Experience the award-winning strategy board game digitally. This app offers a faithful adaptation of the classic game, featuring challenging AI, all official expansions, and customizable visuals. Perfect for both new players and seasoned veterans.

Highlights
  • Official Hive® rules and design
  • Includes all three official expansions
  • Advanced RustyBlade™ AI
  • Adjustable difficulty for beginners
  • Video tutorial by game creator
  • Customizable visual settings
  • Local network play
Features
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"What impresses me most about this Hive® app is how the AI plays with true strategic depth—enough to challenge even seasoned Hive veterans. The developers have captured the purity of the game beautifully: no clutter, no distractions, just clean design that lets the elegance of Hive shine through. A thoughtful, well-crafted adaptation." – John Yianni, creator of Hive® The award-winning tabletop classic Hive® is now in your pocket. Created with the blessing of the game’s designer, John Yianni, this app delivers a clean, focused, and beautifully polished digital Hive® experience. Hive® is a captivating strategy game often described as “nature’s chess.” There is no board — the game itself is built from the creatures you place. Your goal is simple: surround your opponent’s Queen Bee while keeping your own safe. Easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. OFFICIAL HIVE® EXPERIENCE Faithful to the vision of its original designer, this app captures the award-winning rules and timeless elegance of Hive® without compromise. THE COMPLETE HIVE® Play Hive® exactly as intended. Alongside the base game, all three official expansion pieces are included: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. THE RUSTYBLADE™ AI Don’t settle for predictable opponents. RustyBlade™ is a bold, aggressive AI engine that plays with initiative and intent. It doesn’t aim for safe draws — it fights for victory. Expect intense, uncompromising strategic battles. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS TOO New to Hive®? The fully adjustable difficulty lets RustyBlade™ become a patient training partner. Learn the ropes with a video tutorial by John Yianni (the creator of Hive), while the illustrated rulebook and Undo feature allow you to learn, experiment, and improve without pressure. ELEGANT & FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE A sleek design that adapts to your style. Choose your preferred board orientation (flat or pointy-top), select custom colors, and adjust wood grain intensity. Responsive controls, subtle animations, and haptic feedback ensure a smooth, immersive experience that brings the hive to life. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Unlock the Elite Edition once and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ELITE EDITION: - Full access to all official expansions: Mosquito, Ladybug, and Pillbug. - Test your skills against advanced RustyBlade™ AI difficulty levels. - Personalize your experience with premium backgrounds and visual settings. - Detailed player statistics. - Game Center support (friend-invite matches only). - Local network play over the same Wi-Fi network. - Family Sharing: Share the Elite experience with your family at no extra cost. The Hive is humming. The army is ready. Are you? Official Website: https://hivegameapp.com

About

Witchcraft!

A strategic solo card game where you lead a coven to protect a village from dark forces. Manage your magic and secrecy to survive dilemmas and convince judges of your innocence. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy world with deep strategy and unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic solitaire card gameplay
  • Build and manage your coven
  • Face monsters and complete quests
  • Convince a jury of your innocence
  • Deep strategic decision-making
  • Immersive campaign mode
  • Digital adaptation of award-winning board game
Features
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Witchcraft! — The Solo Card Game of Strategy & Dark Magic Lead your coven and protect the village in this thrilling solitaire card game where every choice could be your last. THE ULTIMATE WITCHCRAFT SOLITAIRE EXPERIENCE In Witchcraft!, darkness has fallen over Wildegrens. Monsters lurk in the shadows, harvests wither, and villagers vanish without a trace. As the leader of a witches' coven, you must wield your magic to save the village — but beware: exposing yourself could send you to the stake. This solitaire card game puts you in constant dilemmas where the balance between power and secrecy decides everything. Can you master the art of witchcraft without getting caught? KEY FEATURES - Solitaire card game — Strategic 20–40 minute sessions, perfect for playing anytime - Build your coven — Recruit witches from different families, each with unique abilities - Face epic challenges — Battle monsters, complete quests, and prove your worth - Convince the jury — Three judges will decide: hero or wicked witch? - Deep strategy — Manage your hand, plan your moves, and press your luck - Campaign mode — Immerse yourself in a dark witchcraft world where magic is real DIGITAL BOARD GAME — FULL EXPERIENCE Enjoy the complete digital adaptation of the award-winning board game by Salt and Pepper Games, now on your mobile device. A board game experience reimagined for solo play, featuring stunning illustrations by Albert Monteys that bring a magical and perilous world to life. Built on the acclaimed hidden-role mechanics of Resist!, this witchcraft board game delivers the depth and tension of tabletop gaming in the palm of your hand. PERFECT FOR - Fans of solitaire and strategic card games - Lovers of dark fantasy and witchcraft themes - Solo players seeking deep, immersive card game experiences - Board game enthusiasts looking for a premium digital adaptation - Players who love witchcraft-themed solitaire challenges AWARD-WINNING DESIGN Designed by Trevor Benjamin, Roger Tankersley, and David Thompson — the same team behind the acclaimed Resist! Developed by mantita | Published by Salt and Pepper Games Download Witchcraft! now and prove that magic isn't evil. The ultimate witchcraft solitaire card game awaits — the fate of Wildegrens is in your hands.

Screenshots

Hive® Game4 screens
Witchcraft!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hive® Game at Free against Witchcraft!'s $2.99. Hive® Game also leads on ratings volume (280 vs 93). Witchcraft!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 63%). On update cadence, ads, 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

Hive® Game is free to download; Witchcraft! costs $2.99 up front. Hive® Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Witchcraft! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Witchcraft! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 280 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hive® Game's written reviews are positive against 86% of Witchcraft!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hive® Game ships an update every 11 days, Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hive® Game versus Witchcraft!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHive® GameWitchcraft!
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (280 ratings)4.7 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings280 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB271 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGiantStep Kft.Sofia Cid Gonzalez

Customer experience

Hive® Game

All ratings280 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

Witchcraft!

All ratings93 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hive® Game

One-time1
  • Elite Edition$9.99
None

Witchcraft!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hive® Game free?
Hive® Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witchcraft! free?
Witchcraft! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hive® Game or Witchcraft!?
Witchcraft! is rated higher. Hive® Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Witchcraft! averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.
Do Hive® Game or Witchcraft! have ads?
Neither Hive® Game nor Witchcraft! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hive® Game or Witchcraft!?
Hive® Game ships an update every 11 days, and Witchcraft! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hive® Game was updated on October 20, 2026 and Witchcraft! on October 19, 2026.

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