# Witchcraft! vs Preserve

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 ($1.99 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.

Witchcraft! costs $1.99 and Preserve $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

Witchcraft! ships an update every 3 weeks, Preserve every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Witchcraft! | Preserve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchcraft/id6758669803/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserve-complete-edition/id6775430354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 9.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #33 |
| Size | 271 MB | 714 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sofia Cid Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874306529) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Witchcraft!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchcraft/id6758669803)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Card, #28 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Preserve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserve-complete-edition/id6775430354)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Board, #72 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Witchcraft! free?

Witchcraft! costs $1.99, 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 31, 2026 and Preserve on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Witchcraft! or Preserve?

Witchcraft! currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Preserve at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*