# Throw Witch vs Grimmwick

The clearest difference is rating: Grimmwick at 5.0 against Throw Witch's 3.5. Grimmwick also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 15 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Throw Witch's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throw Witch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grimmwick sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grimmwick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Throw Witch ships an update every 15 months, Grimmwick daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throw Witch | Grimmwick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-witch-halloween-pumpkin/id723407196/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimmwick/id6804521352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dao Thang](https://appshunter.io/developer/949747058) | [Michael Durkin-Sztukowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793330209) |

## 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 |


### Grimmwick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimmwick/id6804521352)

Embark on a Halloween-themed adventure where you must relight a shattered flame to save a town from eternal darkness. Explore diverse districts, battle corrupted guardians, and master classic platforming mechanics. Collect candy to unlock costumes and permanent upgrades, with a special mode for younger players.

**Highlights:** 25 handcrafted levels across 5 districts, 5 unique boss guardians with secret takedowns, Unlockable characters with special moves, Game Center leaderboards for speed and perfection, Classic platforming mechanics: run, double-jump, ground-pound, Collect candy for costumes and permanent upgrades, Cozy Mode for younger players with gentler enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Candy | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Cauldron of Candy | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throw Witch free?

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

### Is Grimmwick free?

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

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

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

### Do Throw Witch or Grimmwick have ads?

Neither Throw Witch nor Grimmwick shows ads.

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

Throw Witch ships an update every 15 months, and Grimmwick daily. Most recently, Throw Witch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Grimmwick on October 24, 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.*