A social voting game for Harry Potter fans. Swipe through 'would you rather' questions, see community polls, and debate wizard-world scenarios. Free, no ads.
If you’ve ever sat around with friends arguing whether you’d rather date Hermione or Luna, or fight Sirius Black versus Remus Lupin, Would you rather? Harry Wizard finally gives you a place to settle those debates—with data. I downloaded it expecting a shallow quiz game, but it’s more of a social voting tool wrapped in wizard-world theming. You swipe through a series of “this or that” questions, pick your side, and immediately see the percentage of other users who chose the same option. The core loop is simple: tap your answer, view the crowd’s split, then move to the next. No timers, no scores, no grind—just pure curiosity about how your preferences stack up against thousands of other Potter fans.
What struck me after a week of sporadic use is how the app relies entirely on the quality of its question bank. The initial set covers a decent mix of romantic choices, dueling matchups, and moral dilemmas (e.g., “Would you rather join the Order of the Phoenix or the Death Eaters?”). But after answering about 30–40 questions, you start seeing repeats—unless you use the built‑in Obliviate spell to reset your answers. That spell is actually one of the app’s smarter features: it wipes your entire response history so you can replay the same questions and see if your opinions changed over time. It’s a nice touch that acknowledges the app’s limited content pool without pretending it’s infinite.
Let’s start with what works. The interface is clean and fast. You navigate by swiping right on the main screen or tapping a menu button in the top‑left corner. The menu clearly separates “Questions to Answer,” “Questions Answered,” and “Suggest a Question.” The percentage display on each answered question updates in real time, and I enjoyed checking back weeks later to see if the community tide had shifted—for example, “Would you rather befriend Hagrid or Dumbledore?” started 55/45 in Hagrid’s favor, but after the last update it edged closer to 60/40.
Now the weird part: the app explicitly states it owns no rights to Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, or Pottermore. That’s fine legally, but it means the questions can’t use official character images or voice lines. Everything is text‑based with generic wizard‑style graphics. This isn’t a dealbreaker—the nostalgia comes from the scenarios, not the visuals—but I’ve seen a few questions that feel oddly phrased, as if written by someone who only vaguely remembers the books. Also, the “Suggest a Question” form works, but there’s no moderation or curation shown. I suggested three myself; two never appeared, and one showed up six weeks later with a typo. If you’re the type who wants polished, curated content, you might find the user‑generated edge a bit rough.
Where the app genuinely falls short is longevity. After you’ve answered every question once or twice, there’s nothing left to do except wait for the next update or reset again. The “Obliviate” mechanic buys you maybe another session, but the novelty fades quickly because you’re re‑answering scenarios you already know. I’d love to see a leaderboard or a shared “meme the results” feature, but the app keeps things minimal. It’s clearly a passion project, not a full‑blown social platform.
Based on my usage, here’s what works: start by answering all available questions in one sitting—it takes about 15 minutes. Then, check the “Questions Answered” tab to see how your choices compare. I found it surprisingly revealing: I discovered I lean toward practical choices (e.g., “Would you rather have Felix Felicis or the Invisibility Cloak?”) while the majority picked fun over function. Next, use the Suggest a Question option to submit your own, even if it takes a while to get approved. The app grows only if users contribute, so don’t be passive.
One practical limitation: the app requires internet access. There’s no offline mode, so your subway commute won’t work unless you’re on data. Also, the “Obliviate” spell does not let you selectively forget individual questions—it resets the entire bank, which is annoying if you only want to retry a few. I wish the developer added a “redo single question” button instead of an all‑or‑nothing approach.
Would you rather? Harry Wizard is a niche time‑killer, best suited for fans who enjoy debating hypotheticals with strangers rather than playing an actual game. It’s not deep, not polished, and won’t replace any official Harry Potter app. But if you’ve ever argued with a friend about which Marauder would win in a three‑way duel and wanted real‑world voting data, this tool scratches that itch. Just don’t expect frequent updates or a huge question library. The app is free, no ads, no in‑app purchases—which makes its honesty refreshing, even if it means you’ll eventually exhaust everything it has to offer.
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