Demon Summoner vs Alchemy Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Summon legendary demons
- Inspired by Ars Goetia lore
- Simple and intuitive gameplay
- Authentic background music
- Authentic sound effects
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Alchemy Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Demon Summoner asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Demon Summoner | Alchemy Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 117 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michitaka Oyama | Brandon Blaisdell |
Customer experience
Demon Summoner
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In-app purchases
Demon Summoner
No in-app purchases
Alchemy Lab
- Extra Workshop Slot$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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