# Hocus Puzzle vs Witch & Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hocus Puzzle at 93% against Witch & Magic's 50%. Witch & Magic's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hocus Puzzle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Witch & Magic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Witch & Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Hocus Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Witch & Magic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hocus Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, Witch & Magic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hocus Puzzle | Witch & Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-puzzle/id952183548/reviews) | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-magic/id1549842126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 265 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bigpoint GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/421914256) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## What reviewers say

### Hocus Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-puzzle/id952183548)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure to restore a dried-up river by mixing potions and casting spells. Explore enchanting worlds, defeat villains, and challenge friends on leaderboards. Collect costumes for powerful advantages in over 200 levels.

**Highlights:** Mix and match potions, Cast spells, Over 200 spellbinding levels, Challenge friends, Collect costumes, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Win The Level | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°4 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°5 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging but enjoyable gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time-passer
- 🎨 Cute and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of support and explanation for higher levels
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Lottery wheel not working properly
- Game freezing during updates
- Losing progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to convert coins to gems
- Option to disable ads or in-app purchases


### Witch & Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witch-and-magic/id1549842126)

Embark on magical quests and solve addictive match-3 puzzles by connecting colorful jewels. Train your brain with challenging levels and enjoy juicy graphics. This game offers unlimited play with daily bonuses and supports offline play.

**Highlights:** Match magical jewels, Go on quests and adventures, Unlimited energy for unlimited play, Over 1000+ addictive levels, Internet connection not required, Juicy graphics and fantastic effects, Supports 16 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Gold 200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witch Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Witch Bundle 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 36000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hocus Puzzle free?

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

### Is Witch & Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hocus Puzzle or Witch & Magic?

Witch & Magic is rated higher. Hocus Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Witch & Magic averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.

### Do Hocus Puzzle or Witch & Magic have ads?

Both Hocus Puzzle and Witch & Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hocus Puzzle or Witch & Magic?

Hocus Puzzle ships an update fortnightly, and Witch & Magic every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hocus Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Witch & Magic on October 12, 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.*