# Spite & Malice LITE vs Sorcery School

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sorcery School at 79% against Spite & Malice LITE's 17%. Sorcery School also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (7K vs 7). Spite & Malice LITE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spite & Malice LITE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sorcery School sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorcery School holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sorcery School has 7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Spite & Malice LITE's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sorcery School's.

Spite & Malice LITE ships an update every 5 months, Sorcery School monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spite & Malice LITE | Sorcery School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spite-and-malice-lite/id979617855/reviews) | **[4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-school/id1558454859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 24 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [playloop UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317949582) | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) |

## What reviewers say

### Spite & Malice LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spite-and-malice-lite/id979617855)

This solitaire card game challenges two players to be the first to empty their goal pile. Navigate discard piles carefully while playing against friends or the computer. Includes helpful instructions for quick gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two-player solitaire gameplay, Multiplayer via Game Center, Play against computer AI, iPhone and iPad support, Step-by-step instructions, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Wonderful View | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flowers and Blooms | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 70 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 155 Diamonds | $11.99 | one-time |
| 350 Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |


### Sorcery School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-school/id1558454859)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #129 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Offline gameplay, Thousands of levels, Collect ingredients, Master spells, Upgrade characters, Magical surprises

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch 30% off | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.39 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket 30% off | $8.39 | one-time |
| Secret Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems 50% off | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems 30% off | $20.49 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
- 🔒 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Progression feels too grindy
- ⏱️ High energy consumption
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
- 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or update failures
- Challenges/quests not tracking properly
- Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
- Improve energy/stamina system
- Reduce upgrade costs
- Add more content/levels
- Implement friend system for sharing/trading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spite & Malice LITE free?

Spite & Malice LITE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sorcery School free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spite & Malice LITE or Sorcery School?

Sorcery School is rated higher. Spite & Malice LITE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sorcery School averages 4.8 from 7K ratings.

### Do Spite & Malice LITE or Sorcery School have ads?

Neither Spite & Malice LITE nor Sorcery School shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spite & Malice LITE or Sorcery School?

Spite & Malice LITE ships an update every 5 months, and Sorcery School monthly. Most recently, Spite & Malice LITE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sorcery School on October 26, 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.*