# Witch Puzzle vs Apprentice Witch Match 3

The clearest difference is ads: Witch Puzzle at none against Apprentice Witch Match 3's shown. Witch Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 89) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Witch Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Apprentice Witch Match 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Witch Puzzle against 4.6 for Apprentice Witch Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witch Puzzle has 1.1K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Witch Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 75% of Apprentice Witch Match 3's.

Witch Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Apprentice Witch Match 3 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Witch Puzzle | Apprentice Witch Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-puzzle-match-3-game/id786198884/reviews)** | [4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UPBEAT GAMES DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE LTDA - EPP](https://appshunter.io/developer/529607117) | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) |

## What reviewers say

### Witch Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-puzzle-match-3-game/id786198884)

Engage in a captivating Halloween-themed match-3 puzzle adventure. Solve hundreds of magic puzzles, unlock challenging levels, and enjoy hours of addictive gameplay. This free game offers a fun way to train your brain with its unique power-ups and enchanting visuals.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more magic items, Unlock hundreds of fun puzzle levels, Collect daily free prizes, Beat challenging enemies, Create powerful combos, Use special power-ups like Magic Book and Wizard Spell, Play offline without Wi-Fi

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Magic Brooms | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Extra Moves | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Favorite game
- 🎨 Cute graphics and theme
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- ⏰ Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 In-app purchases not working
- 🔇 Sound effects can't be turned off
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤯 Extremely difficult levels

**Reported bugs**

- Daily rewards disappearing
- Inability to make in-app purchases
- Game freezing on certain levels
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to connect to Facebook
- More frequent updates and new content
- Better customer support


### Apprentice Witch Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure as a beginner witch collecting enchanted ingredients. This game features unique match-3 mechanics with distinct rules for day, night, and graveyard levels, offering hundreds of challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 mechanics for different times of day, Hundreds of unique puzzle levels, Variety of boosters and powerups, Challenging obstacles like frozen items and spellbooks, Social features with Facebook connect and leaderboards, Bewitched graphics and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Magic Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Magic Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Magic Gems | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Witch Puzzle free?

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

### Is Apprentice Witch Match 3 free?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Witch Puzzle or Apprentice Witch Match 3?

Witch Puzzle is rated higher. Witch Puzzle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Apprentice Witch Match 3 averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do Witch Puzzle or Apprentice Witch Match 3 have ads?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 shows ads; Witch Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Witch Puzzle or Apprentice Witch Match 3?

Witch Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Apprentice Witch Match 3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Witch Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Apprentice Witch Match 3 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.*