Harry Potter is a global phenomenon. While the main series of books and films have finished, the franchise lives on. You can bring some of that magic into your palm thanks to Harry Potter apps for your smartphone.
Whether you're after a magical game on the go, a way to test your wizarding knowledge, or a place to meet like-minded fans, we've rounded up the best Harry Potter apps for Android and iOS.
1. Harry Potter Fan Club
The Harry Potter Fan Club app is a must-have for fans of the boy wizard. One of the most exciting aspects is that you can take part in an augmented reality Sorting Hat experience. You answer eight questions, choose your animal companion, and then the mysterious hat determines your Hogwarts house. Then, you can discover your wand and Patronus.
From there, take part in quizzes and polls to test your Harry Potter knowledge. As you do, you'll earn points for your house, so make sure your knowledge is up to scratch. If you need a refresher, the app is bursting with articles and videos about the wizarding world, and plays host to a weekly fanzine.
The Harry Potter Fan Club app also has some magical surprises waiting for you in the Muggle world—but we'll let you uncover these for yourself.
Download: Harry Potter Fan Club for Android | iOS (Free)
2. Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened first launched in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan in 2021. In 2022, the app will be available worldwide for Android and iOS, though at the time of writing pre-registration is only available on Android.
Magic Awakened is a collectible card game that blends MMO and RPG elements. As you build your card deck, you can roam Hogwarts, learn about the history of the wizarding world, and practice brewing potions. You also get a chance to be sorted into a Hogwarts house and play Quidditch.
The ultimate aim, however, is to level up your spell cards so that you can duel against other students and become a top ranking member of the dueling club. Plus, you can team up with others, so choose your friends wisely—perhaps consider bringing along a fantastic beast for the ride.
Download: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened for Android (Free)
3. Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells
Puzzles and Spells is developed by Zynga, the mobile game experts, so you know you're in for an addicting time with this one. It takes the classic match-three format, but applies a Harry Potter spin to it---that means chocolate frogs, trolls, and dragon eggs galore!
If you encounter a tricky section, you can use spells to help overcome obstacles. For example, Wingardium Leviosa will fly objects out of your way.
As you progress, you'll be treated to fun little recreations of classic Harry Potter moments, and you collect cards that celebrate the artifacts, locations, and wonders of the wizarding world.
Download: Puzzles and Spells for Android | iOS (Free)
4. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
In Hogwarts Mystery, you become a student at the famous wizarding school. You can customize your character, join a house, get a pet, master spells, and so much more. Familiar faces like Dumbledore and Snape will there to guide you along the way.
You set out to uncover the mystery behind Cursed Vaults and find your missing brother. As you progress through the school years, decisions you make will shape relationships as you earn friends and enemies.
Download: Hogwarts Mystery for Android | iOS (Free)
5. Potterzone
Potterzone isn't an official Harry Potter app, but it might well be with the amount of care and attention that has been poured into this community-oriented experience.
When you first launch the app you're assigned a house by the Sorting Hat, after which you can then design your own wizarding character, play fun mini-games, and take photos with a magical filter.
If that's not enough, you can then read news and features written by the community. Head into the comments to chat with other Potter fans, or retreat to your common room to speak to those who are in your Hogwarts house.
Download: Potterzone for Android (Free)
6. Sorting Hat
Everyone wants to know what house they would be in at Hogwarts and this app lets you find out. Do you have the bravery of Gryffindor or the cunning of Slytherin? This Sorting Hat app will let you know.
Once you've done that, there's still lots to keep you entertained. You can take some interactive quizzes, receive daily quotes, admire custom Hogwarts-themed certificates, and much more.
Download: Sorting Hat for Android (Free)
7. Harry Potter Wizard Quiz
Think you're the ultimate Harry Potter fan? Put that to the test with Harry Potter Wizard Quiz, an Android app that quizzes you on all seven books, along with how well you know your wands and spells.
There are hundreds of questions to answer, so you'll never grow bored, and you can unlock harder questions as you go. Answer quickly to get more points, then see how you compare on the global leaderboards.
Once you've mastered this, why not try making your own quiz app to challenge your friends?
Download: Harry Potter Wizard Quiz for Android (Free)
8. Quiz Inspired by Harry Potter
If you're an iOS user, this is the perfect Harry Potter quiz app for you. While it's unofficial, it boasts a lovely and clean interface with custom Hogwarts artwork.
You can test your Potter knowledge with over 1,000 questions, progress through the different school years and houses, and collect over 50 achievements as you go. If you get stuck, help is only a swish and flick away.
Download: Quiz Inspired by Harry Potter for iOS (Free)
Explore the Wizarding World Online
These are the best Harry Potter apps we could find, so we hope you have discovered at least one that takes your fancy amongst the games, quizzes, and chatrooms.
And if apps aren't enough, and you want more magic in your life, there are plenty of interesting Harry Potter websites for you to explore—they're far more exciting than Muggle websites.