# Little Alchemy 2 vs Land Builder

Little Alchemy 2 and Land Builder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Little Alchemy 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's. Little Alchemy 2 also leads on chart position (#139 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Land Builder's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Land Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Little Alchemy 2 against 4.6 for Land Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Little Alchemy 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's.

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, Land Builder monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Alchemy 2 | Land Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create new items, Discover a vast library of items, Vibrant art style, Original soundtrack, In-game encyclopedia, Explore item connections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever combinations
- 🎨 Nice designs
- 🧠 Educational and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
- 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
- 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
- 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets randomly
- Purchased content disappears
- Scrolling issues
- Certain combinations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more items and combinations
- Improve hint system
- Add ability to save/restore progress
- Organize items into categories
- Add more fantasy/creative elements


### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

Build your dream world piece by piece in this relaxing puzzle simulator. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new features, and creating beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing music and attractive graphics.

**Highlights:** Piece-by-piece world construction, Unlock new building features, Improve visual details, Soothing music and sound effects, Undo last move functionality, Combine countryside, town, and sea elements, Zoom in and out for detailed views

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Land Builder free?

Land Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Little Alchemy 2 or Land Builder?

Land Builder is rated higher. Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Land Builder averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Little Alchemy 2 or Land Builder have ads?

Both Little Alchemy 2 and Land Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Alchemy 2 or Land Builder?

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Land Builder monthly. Most recently, Little Alchemy 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Land Builder on November 6, 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.*