# Throw Witch vs Spooktober

The clearest difference is rating: Spooktober at 5.0 against Throw Witch's 3.5. Spooktober also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). Throw Witch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throw Witch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Spooktober asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spooktober holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Throw Witch ships an update every 15 months, Spooktober weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throw Witch | Spooktober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-witch-halloween-pumpkin/id723407196/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooktober/id6727002502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 96 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dao Thang](https://appshunter.io/developer/949747058) | [Brandon Dalla Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257106235) |

## What reviewers say

### Throw Witch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-witch-halloween-pumpkin/id723407196)

Battle evil witches by throwing pumpkins to protect your village. This fun and easy-to-play game features 20 challenging levels with unique HD backgrounds and engaging music.

**Highlights:** Battle evil witches, Throw pumpkins, 20 challenging levels, HD background pictures, Fun background music, Rescue the village

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +100 Pumpkin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pumpkin + Remove Ad | $5.99 | one-time |


### Spooktober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooktober/id6727002502)

Guide a plague doctor through a spooky world filled with creatures and secrets. Use magical spells to defend yourself and survive the season. Beware, taking damage can affect gravity!

**Highlights:** Arcade style gameplay, Plague doctor character, Jiggle physics, Spooky dancing pumpkins, GameCenter leaderboards, Hidden secrets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throw Witch free?

Throw Witch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spooktober free?

Spooktober is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Throw Witch or Spooktober?

Spooktober is rated higher. Throw Witch averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spooktober averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Throw Witch or Spooktober have ads?

Spooktober shows ads; Throw Witch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Throw Witch or Spooktober?

Throw Witch ships an update every 15 months, and Spooktober weekly. Most recently, Throw Witch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spooktober on October 15, 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.*