Comparison

Witchcraft! vs Preserve

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

Head to head
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.

About

Preserve

A peaceful puzzle game where you build vibrant ecosystems by strategically placing flora and fauna cards. Explore multiple game modes, unlock natural wonders, and enjoy a serene soundtrack and charming visuals in this offline digital escape.

Highlights
  • Build living biomes
  • Match flora and fauna synergies
  • Multiple gameplay modes
  • Unlock natural wonders
  • Soothing visuals
  • Relaxing soundtrack
Features
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Preserve: Complete Edition features all content released to date. No ads, no in-app purchases. Restore the wild. One tile at a time. Preserve is a peaceful puzzle game that lets you build entire ecosystems through clever placement of flora and fauna cards. Whether you're growing a forest, cultivating a wetland, or balancing food chains in a meadow, your decisions shape how each biome evolves. Enjoy multiple game modes tailored to your mood—complete challenges in Puzzle mode, build freely in Creative, or find balance in classic mode. With its serene soundtrack, charming visuals, and relaxing yet rewarding gameplay loop, Preserve is a unique digital escape for the minds. - Grow living biomes by matching flora and fauna synergies - Multiple gameplay modes: Puzzle, Classic and Creative - Unlock natural wonders and discover secret patterns - Soothing visuals and relaxing soundtrack - Fully offline, no ads. Relax. Reconnect. Rewild the world.

Screenshots

Witchcraft!4 screens
Preserve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Witchcraft! at 86% against Preserve's 10%. Witchcraft! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). Preserve's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Witchcraft! costs $2.99 and Preserve $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Witchcraft! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witchcraft! has 97 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Witchcraft!'s written reviews are positive against 10% of Preserve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Witchcraft! ships an update every 3 weeks, Preserve every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Witchcraft! versus Preserve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitchcraft!Preserve
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better9.8% of reviews
Number of ratings97 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#28#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB714 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSofia Cid GonzalezPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Witchcraft!

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

Preserve

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative87.8%

In-app purchases

None

Witchcraft!

No in-app purchases

None

Preserve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Witchcraft! free?
Witchcraft! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Preserve free?
Preserve costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Witchcraft! or Preserve?
Witchcraft! is rated higher. Witchcraft! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Preserve averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Witchcraft! or Preserve have ads?
Neither Witchcraft! nor Preserve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Witchcraft! or Preserve?
Witchcraft! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Preserve every 5 days. Most recently, Witchcraft! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Preserve on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Witchcraft! or Preserve?
Witchcraft! currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Preserve at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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