Comparison

Potion Explosion vs FormulaDE

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

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About

Potion Explosion

This is a digital adaptation of an award-winning puzzle board game where players collect magical ingredients to brew powerful potions. Engage in tactical gameplay, trigger chain reactions, and compete against AI or players worldwide to score the most points.

Highlights
  • Official adaptation of award-winning board game
  • Solo mode against AI
  • Online multiplayer with worldwide leaderboard
  • Tactical gameplay with strategic depth
  • The Fifth Ingredient expansion available
  • Magical universe with enhanced digital elements
Features
Currently charting
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"Voted best 50 mobile games of 2017" ** The Fifth Ingredient expansion is now available! You'll meet the Professors, concoct unbelievable new Potions and unleash a new ingredient, the Ghost Ectoplasm, in this madcap expansion! The Fifth Ingredient also adds Reward and Scolding tokens. ** The official adaptation of Potion Explosion, the award-winning puzzle board game. Play this game solo or against players from all over the world with Solo, Online and Local Pass & Play modes! In Potion Explosion, you will explode ingredients, trigger chain reactions and gather it all in your caldron. You will then use your hard-earned unicorn tears, fairy dandruff and other magical ingredients to craft powerful mixtures with wacky effects! May the best wizard win! HOW TO PLAY At the beginning of the game, each player is given potions to complete with specific effects and ingredients. You will have to select ingredients in the dispenser; once your selected ingredient is removed, the ingredients above will slide down. If two ingredients of the same nature collide, they explode and you get them too! You can then use your ingredients to cook up your potions. You only have a limited tank space to store remaining ingredients from one turn to another, so choose carefully! Once a potion is completed, you score points, get to use its powerful effect and pick another potion to craft. The wizard with the most points wins! PREPARE FOR THE POTIONS EXAM IN SOLO Play against up to 3 adjustable AIs to sharpen your potion crafting skills! OR PROVE YOUR MASTERY IN MULTIPLAYER MODE! Play against wizards from all over the world online and get to the top of the worldwide leaderboard! To sum up, the game features include: • The magical universe of the board game, fleshed out and digitally enhanced • A tactical gameplay, allowing for different playstyles and strategies • A Solo mode against up to 3 adjustable AIs • An online Multiplayer Mode with a worldwide leaderboard • The Fifth Ingredient expansion: new rules and even more challenges with the arrival of Professors, new Potions and the new Ghost Ectoplasm ingredient. Available from the game shop! To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to http://www.asmodee-digital.com/potionexplosion Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/a/potion-explosion/ You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You Tube! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asmodeedigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asmodeedigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmodeedigital/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/asmodeedigital Languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. *IMPORTANT* Potion Explosion requires an iPhone 5 (or newer), iPad 4th Generation (or newer), iPad Mini 2 (or newer), or iPod Touch 6th Generation (or newer)

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FormulaDE

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FormulaDe – dein digitales Cockpit fürs Brettspiel Formula DÉ Mit FormulaDe bringst du das kultige Brettspiel Formula DÉ auf ein neues Level! Statt auf Papier konstruierst du jetzt die Cockpits für Fahrer:in 1 und Fahrer:in 2 ganz bequem digital – mit visueller Darstellung, interaktiven Elementen und passenden Soundeffekten für noch mehr Rennfeeling. Ob Reifenverschleiß, Motorschäden oder Schaltmanöver – alle wichtigen Fahrzeugwerte lassen sich intuitiv verwalten und anpassen. Features: Digitale Cockpits für zwei Fahrer:innen Interaktive Darstellung von Reifen, Motor, Bremse, Karosserie u. v. m. Dynamische Soundeffekte für Schleudern, Crashs, Gänge & Co. Optimiert für das iPad im Querformat Funktioniert auch auf dem iPhone (iPhone-Version in Entwicklung) Die App eignet sich ideal für Spielabende mit Familie oder Freund:innen – ganz ohne Papierchaos und mit noch mehr Immersion auf der Rennstrecke. Funktionsweise: Beim Start der App gibt man seinen Teamnamen und den Namen des Fahrers ein. Dann wählt man seine Teamfarbe (Autofarbe im Spiel) und die Spoilerfarben. Danach baut man seine beiden Autos. Für die 3 Runden des Rennens kann man 14 Konstruktionspunkte verteilen. Hat man 14 Punkte verteilt, darf man auf den Startknopf klicken. Solange man hier noch nicht klicken kann, darf man seine Konstruktion noch verändern. Erst wenn die Flagge verschwindet und die Ampel erscheint, können keine Punkte mehr vergeben werden. Das erste Auto ist fertig gebaut. Durch Wischen gelangt man zu Fahrer 2 oder zur Teamübersicht. In der Teamübersicht kann man ebenfalls Konstruktionspunkte verteilen, indem man rechts neben den letzten Kreis (+) oder auf den letzten Kreis (-) klickt. Klickt man auf den Helm des jeweiligen Fahrers, werden die Punkte für den anderen Fahrer übernommen. Datenschutz & Offline-Nutzung FormulaDe speichert keinerlei persönliche Daten und benötigt keine Internetverbindung. Alle Funktionen der App sind vollständig offline nutzbar – perfekt für entspannte Spielrunden ohne Ablenkung. Du hast Feedback oder Ideen? Ich freue mich über Anregungen, Wünsche oder Hinweise zu Fehlern – gerne einfach melden! FormulaDe – your digital cockpit for the Formula DÉ board game FormulaDe takes the classic board game Formula DÉ to the next level! Instead of building your two cockpits on paper, you can now manage them digitally – with visual representations, interactive elements, and dynamic sound effects for an even more immersive racing experience. Whether it’s tire wear, engine damage, or shifting gears – all key vehicle values can be intuitively managed and adjusted. Features: Digital cockpits for two drivers Interactive display of tires, engine, brakes, chassis, and more Dynamic sound effects for skidding, crashing, gear changes, and more Optimized for iPad in landscape mode Also works on iPhone (dedicated iPhone version in development) Perfect for game nights with friends or family – no more paper chaos, and a whole lot more racing atmosphere. Privacy & Offline Use FormulaDe does not collect any personal data and requires no internet connection. All features are fully available offline – ideal for focused and uninterrupted game sessions. Feedback welcome! Got suggestions, found a bug, or have an idea for a new feature? I’d love to hear from you!

Screenshots

Potion Explosion4 screens
FormulaDE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FormulaDE at none against Potion Explosion's 1. FormulaDE also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Potion Explosion's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Potion Explosion costs $3.99 and FormulaDE $1.99 up front. Potion Explosion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FormulaDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Explosion ships an update every 11 days, FormulaDE every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Potion Explosion versus FormulaDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion ExplosionFormulaDE
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (273 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings273 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorrible GuildJORN FRANKENFELD

Bugs and requests

Potion Explosion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to complete online games
  • Incorrect scoring and game state displayed
  • Potions and ingredients not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification system for online games
  • Ability to undo moves
  • Random selection of professors
  • More challenging AI opponents

FormulaDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Potion Explosion

One-time1
  • The Fifth Ingredient$1.99
None

FormulaDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potion Explosion free?
Potion Explosion costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FormulaDE free?
FormulaDE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potion Explosion or FormulaDE have ads?
Neither Potion Explosion nor FormulaDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion Explosion or FormulaDE?
Potion Explosion ships an update every 11 days, and FormulaDE every 6 days. Most recently, Potion Explosion was updated on October 11, 2026 and FormulaDE on September 26, 2026.

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