# Magic Alchemist Shuffle vs Cookie & Macaron Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Cookie & Macaron Pop at 4.7 against Magic Alchemist Shuffle's 4.4. Cookie & Macaron Pop also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Alchemist Shuffle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cookie & Macaron Pop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cookie & Macaron Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie & Macaron Pop has 135 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Magic Alchemist Shuffle ships an update every 6 months, Cookie & Macaron Pop every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Alchemist Shuffle | Cookie & Macaron Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-shuffle/id1047242313/reviews) | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-and-macaron-pop/id1456078025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [erdenkriecher.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/374143425) | [1GRAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/931359501) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Alchemist Shuffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-shuffle/id1047242313)

A magical puzzle game where you match tiles to collect essence and restore constellations to the night sky. Over 1600 levels offer strategic challenges with power-ups and obstacles.

**Highlights:** Match-three tile mechanics, Collect magical essence, Restore 88 constellations, Over 1600 levels, Power-ups and obstacles, Display constellation names and lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Lava | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all level and constellations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Graphic set Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Square faces | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Ingredients | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems & Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magical Christmas | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Level and constellations + remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Cookie & Macaron Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-and-macaron-pop/id1456078025)

Engage in a delightful match-3 puzzle adventure filled with cookies, macarons, and sweet treats. Solve hundreds of challenging levels with no timers or lives, offering endless fun and relaxation. Enjoy a vibrant, confectionery world with dynamic obstacles and creative gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun puzzles, No lives or timers, Offline play supported, Dynamic obstacles, Daily free item spins, Powerful boosters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 11500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| 29500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 62500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Alchemist Shuffle free?

Magic Alchemist Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cookie & Macaron Pop free?

Cookie & Macaron Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Alchemist Shuffle or Cookie & Macaron Pop?

Cookie & Macaron Pop is rated higher. Magic Alchemist Shuffle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cookie & Macaron Pop averages 4.7 from 135 ratings.

### Do Magic Alchemist Shuffle or Cookie & Macaron Pop have ads?

Both Magic Alchemist Shuffle and Cookie & Macaron Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Alchemist Shuffle or Cookie & Macaron Pop?

Magic Alchemist Shuffle ships an update every 6 months, and Cookie & Macaron Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Alchemist Shuffle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cookie & Macaron Pop on November 2, 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.*