Comparison

Demon Summoner vs Alchemy Lab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Demon Summoner

Experience the thrill of summoning legendary demons from the Ars Goetia. Enter a secret spell, tap summon, and witness a demon appear. This game features intuitive gameplay with authentic background music and sound effects, inspired by classic lore.

Highlights
  • Summon legendary demons
  • Inspired by Ars Goetia lore
  • Simple and intuitive gameplay
  • Authentic background music
  • Authentic sound effects
Features
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Summon the Legendary 72 Demons from the Ars Goetia! Step into the world of magic and mystery—experience the thrill of summoning the ancient demons right on your device. How to Play: 1. Enter the secret spell. 2. Tap the “Summon” button. 3. Witness a demon appear before your eyes. Features: * Simple and intuitive gameplay. * Authentic background music and sound effects. * Inspired by the classic Ars Goetia lore. Music / Sound Effects: BGM/SE provided by Music is VFR.

About

Alchemy Lab

Combine elements like fire and water to discover new ones in this relaxing puzzle game. Experiment with over 60 elements and 100 recipes in a pressure-free environment. Unlock a hidden workshop and track your progress in a cozy creative space.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to discover new ones
  • Over 60 elements to uncover
  • 100+ recipes with multiple paths
  • Unlockable hidden workshop
  • Tinkerer's Journal for progress tracking
  • Ambient sound and gentle haptics
Features
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What happens when fire meets water? Something new. Alchemy Lab is a cozy discovery game where you combine elements to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface. Start with four: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air - and experiment your way into a world that expands with every discovery. No timers. No pressure. No wrong answers. Just a warm workbench… and your curiosity. HOW IT WORKS Pick two elements. Place them on the workbench. Tap Combine. If something new emerges, you’ve made a discovery. If not, the workbench gently encourages you to keep exploring. Every discovery expands your collection and opens new paths forward. Some combinations feel obvious. Others reveal themselves slowly. The best ones feel like you found them, not followed them. WHAT YOU’LL FIND • 60+ elements to uncover across evolving tiers • 100+ recipes with multiple paths to discovery • A hidden workshop that unlocks as you go deeper • Timed transmutation for rare, higher-tier elements • A Tinkerer’s Journal to track your progress • Flavor text that gives each element its own voice • Gentle haptics and animations that make every interaction feel satisfying • Ambient sound that deepens as your journey unfolds DESIGNED TO FEEL GOOD Alchemy Lab isn’t a race. It’s a place. A quiet, creative space where ideas come together and small moments of discovery feel meaningful. There’s no punishment for trying something new. No pressure to optimize your path. Just a system that rewards curiosity… and waits patiently for your next idea. BUILT FOR DISCOVERY Some players think logically. Some experiment freely. Alchemy Lab supports both. Multiple recipes can lead to the same result, so there’s no single “correct” path. Your journey unfolds in your own way, shaped by the choices you make along the way. MORE TO COME There is more to this place. New elements, recipes, and systems are already in development. Complete the current collection to catch a glimpse of what’s being crafted next. Built with care by a solo developer at Forgebound Labs.

Screenshots

Demon Summoner4 screens
Alchemy Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemy Lab at 5.0 against Demon Summoner's 4.1. Alchemy Lab also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 117 months). Demon Summoner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alchemy Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Demon Summoner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemy Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Demon Summoner has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Demon Summoner ships an update every 117 months, Alchemy Lab weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Demon Summoner versus Alchemy Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDemon SummonerAlchemy Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 117 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMichitaka OyamaBrandon Blaisdell

Customer experience

Demon Summoner

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Alchemy Lab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Demon Summoner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alchemy Lab

One-time2
  • Extra Workshop Slot$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Demon Summoner free?
Demon Summoner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy Lab free?
Alchemy Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Demon Summoner or Alchemy Lab?
Alchemy Lab is rated higher. Demon Summoner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Alchemy Lab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Demon Summoner or Alchemy Lab have ads?
Alchemy Lab shows ads; Demon Summoner does not.
Which is updated more often, Demon Summoner or Alchemy Lab?
Demon Summoner ships an update every 117 months, and Alchemy Lab weekly. Most recently, Demon Summoner was updated on September 27, 2026 and Alchemy Lab on September 23, 2026.

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