Abra vs Witcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abra
This app transforms text into a dynamic, interactive experience. Explore and manipulate words with touch gestures, cast spells to alter their form, and create your own poetic compositions. It offers a unique blend of digital art and literature, allowing users to engage with language in a novel way.
- Interactive text manipulation
- Word mutation spells
- Create and add own words
- Digital artist's book
- Analog and digital integration
- Poetry experimentation
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Abra is a magical poetry instrument/spellbook for iOS. Touch words and watch them shift under your fingers. Cast dozens of spells to mutate the text and set it into motion. Write your own words into Abra and see them become part of her vocabulary. Read, write, and experiment to discover Abra's secrets and make her poems your own. * * * This app was created as a born-digital artist’s book, funded in part by an NEA-sponsored Expanded Artists’ Books grant from The Center for Book and Paper Arts at Columbia College Chicago. Available in parallel is a limited-edition clothbound artist’s book that treats the printed page itself as a touch-screen interface. An iPad running the Abra app can be inserted into the book, conjoining the analog and digital into a unified reading experience. Abra was created by Amaranth Borsuk, Kate Durbin, and Ian Hatcher. Available free for iPad and iPhone. Requires iOS 15+. * * * A-B-R-A.com Twitter: @AbraApp
Witcher
Explore a vast collection of over 100 spells for positive intentions. Track your spell outcomes, access daily Tarot readings, and unlock exclusive content through in-app purchases. Start your magical journey with free spells and guided practices.
- 100+ spells for positive intentions
- Outcome tracking for magical practice
- Daily Tarot and question-based spreads
- Free spells available
- In-app purchases for exclusive content
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Embark on your magical journey with the Witcher Spell Book app! Discover an enchanting collection of spells crafted for every positive purpose imaginable. Save your favorite spells, track your magical outcomes, and dive deeper into the mystical arts with each use. Features: Extensive Spell Collection: Access 100+ spells, with more added regularly. Outcome Tracking: Log and monitor the results of your spells to enhance your magical practice. Free Spells: Enjoy a selection of free spells to get you started on your path. In-App Purchases: Unlock exclusive spells and additional content. Daily Tarot & Question-Based Spreads: Dive deeper into your magical practice with our new Tarot features. Get daily insights or explore answers to specific questions with our enhanced Tarot spreads. Start your journey today. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eNbzyanw0ebGxloKg0nyECFNqxLZpHsH Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/17sYQwx5nfnG8dJEfbeuslqpLuKuIlCp0 Disclaimer The Witcher Spell Book app is for educational and entertainment purposes only. While we aim to offer accurate and helpful information, we cannot guarantee the success or results of any spells, rituals, or practices provided in the app. Use the information within responsibly and at your own discretion. Download now and let the magic begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Witcher at 80% against Abra's 33%. Witcher also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). Abra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Witcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Abra asks for nothing beyond the download.
Witcher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Witcher has 66 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Abra's written reviews are positive against 80% of Witcher's.
Abra ships an update every 15 months, Witcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Abra | Witcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ian Hatcher | Patrik Racskai |
Customer experience
Abra
Witcher
In-app purchases
Abra
No in-app purchases
Witcher
- Pro Access$4.991 Month
- Pro Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
