The best Mafia or Werewolf app depends on how you play. For an in-person game with a moderator, use a moderator helper like Mafia Helper, or Bezier’s Ultimate Werewolf Moderator if you own their cards. If nobody wants to moderate, a one-phone narrator app runs the night for the whole table. To play online with friends or strangers, pick a full game like Wolvesville or Town of Salem.
Below is how the main options compare, and who each one is wrong for.
Mafia and Werewolf apps at a glance #
| App | Type | Players | Where we checked it | Cost model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia Helper | Moderator helper for in-person games | 5 to 20 | iOS, Android | Free with ads; one-time Pro removes ads |
| Ultimate Werewolf Moderator | Moderator helper for Bezier’s card sets | Depends on your deck | Google Play | Check the listing |
| One Night companion app | Night narrator for One Night boxes | 3 to 10 (the game) | iOS, Android | Free, per Bezier Games |
| Mobile Werewolf (Skyost) | One-device game or local-network play | Group | Google Play | Free with in-app purchases |
| Mafia Without Moderator | One-phone game, no moderator | Group | Google Play | Ads and in-app purchases |
| Wolvesville | Online multiplayer Werewolf | Up to 16 per game | iOS, Android, web | Free with ads and in-app purchases |
| Town of Salem | Online multiplayer Mafia-style game | 7 to 15 per match | Web browser | Check the site |
| Among Us | Online and local social deduction | 4 to 15 | Mobile, PC, consoles | Free on mobile |
Player counts and platforms come from each app’s store listing or official site in September 2026. Some apps may also be on platforms we didn’t check, and prices change, so look at the store before you buy.
Best for in-person moderators #
Mafia Helper #
Mafia Helper is built for the person running an in-person game. Only the moderator needs the app. It deals roles by passing the phone around, with a two-step reveal so nobody sees another player’s card, or you can keep using physical cards and enter who got what. At night it shows each living role in wake order, with the line to read aloud, and you record each choice with a tap. Resolve Night works out kills against Doctor and Bodyguard saves, counts the Vigilante’s two shots and the Witch’s potions, and makes the Godfather read GOOD to the Detective. By day there’s a discussion timer, vote counters with tie detection, private notes per player, and a win check after each death.
It has 17 built-in roles for Mafia and Werewolf themes plus a custom role creator, presets for 5 to 20 players and a balance checker. It works offline with no account.
Where it falls short: it’s a notebook for a human moderator, not a narrator that replaces one, though an optional voice narrator can read phase changes and role calls aloud. It doesn’t support online play or fewer than 5 players, it’s English only, and it has no nomination system (only vote counters). The free version shows a banner ad and occasional full-screen ads after a game ends.
Ultimate Werewolf Moderator (Bezier Games) #
Bezier Games publishes a companion app for its own card sets, Ultimate Werewolf Moderator. Its Google Play listing describes an app that builds decks for Ultimate Werewolf games by player count, balance, game length and moderator difficulty, then walks you through each day and night phase. The standout feature is card scanning: it scans the backs of the cards, the players’ names and their faces into the app. Scanning is tied to Ultimate Werewolf (4th edition) or Ultimate Werewolf Extreme, with support for the Bonus Roles and Pro sets, and a “Quick Play” option works without scanning. Check the listing for the current feature set before you rely on any of it.
Best for: groups that already own Bezier’s cards. Wrong for: groups without those sets who want the full scanning experience.
Best when nobody wants to moderate #
One Night companion app (Bezier Games) #
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is designed for 3 to 10 players with no moderator, and Bezier Games offers a free companion app for iOS and Android that narrates the night. Bezier’s One Night app automates the night narration based on the roles you’re using and adds a day timer for the One Night boxes. It’s English-only, and it’s built around owning at least one of the games.
Wrong for: classic multi-night Werewolf or Mafia. These apps run only the One Night family of games. See One Night Ultimate Werewolf vs Werewolf.
Mobile Werewolf (Skyost) #
Mobile Werewolf is a free Werewolf party game you can play offline on one device, or across several devices on a local network. Its listing mentions roles like the Seer, the Witch, Cupid and the Angel. It has in-app purchases.
Mafia Without Moderator #
Mafia Without Moderator runs a Korean-style Mafia game on a single phone, with no moderator needed. The listing shows ads and in-app purchases.
The trade-off with one-phone apps: everyone takes turns with the device, so nights are slower, and nobody gets to be the dramatic narrator. Groups that like a human storyteller usually prefer a moderator helper.
Best for playing online #
Wolvesville #
Wolvesville is an online Werewolf game for up to 16 players per match, with more than 100 roles and cross-platform play on iOS, Android and web. You can create a private room for friends or join public games. It’s free with ads and in-app purchases.
Town of Salem #
Town of Salem is a browser game for 7 to 15 players per match. Players are assigned to Town, Mafia and neutral roles such as Serial Killers and Arsonists. A sequel, Town of Salem 2, is available separately. Check the site for what each version costs, since the browser and store releases haven’t always been priced the same way.
Among Us #
Among Us from Innersloth isn’t Mafia, but it’s the same idea in a spaceship: Crewmates complete tasks or eject Impostors, and Impostors try to eliminate the crew. It’s for 4 to 15 players, free on mobile and available on PC and consoles.
The trade-off with online games: the app enforces the rules, so there’s no moderator to bend them for a fun moment, and games with strangers don’t have the same table talk as a room full of friends. For a friends-only online game with a human moderator, see how to play Mafia over Zoom.
How to choose #
- Playing in person, with someone willing to moderate? Get a moderator helper.
- Own Bezier’s cards? Their moderator or One Night app fits those sets.
- Nobody wants to moderate? Try One Night Ultimate Werewolf or a one-phone app.
- Playing remotely? Use Wolvesville or Town of Salem, or a video call with a moderator.
- Want physical cards? See the best Werewolf card game sets.
For tips on running the table whichever app you use, see how to moderate Mafia.
Frequently asked questions #
Is there an app to moderate Mafia? #
Yes. Mafia Helper is built for moderating in-person Mafia and Werewolf games. It deals roles, tracks night actions, resolves kills against saves and counts votes. Bezier Games’ Ultimate Werewolf Moderator does a similar job for their card sets.
Can you play Mafia on your phone with friends? #
Yes, in two ways. In person, one phone can deal roles and help the moderator run the game. Remotely, online games like Wolvesville and Town of Salem let friends join a private room from their own devices.
What’s the best free Werewolf app? #
It depends on the job. For online play, Wolvesville is free with ads and in-app purchases. For in-person play, Mafia Helper is free with ads and has a Werewolf mode, and Mobile Werewolf by Skyost is free for one-device or local-network games.
Do you need an app to play Mafia? #
No. Mafia needs only a moderator and a way to hand out secret roles, like paper slips or playing cards. Apps make the moderator’s job easier and let you skip the cards, but the game works fine without them.