# Little Alchemy 2 vs Infinite Elements

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Infinite Elements at none against Little Alchemy 2's 4. Infinite Elements also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Little Alchemy 2's advantage is chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Infinite Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Little Alchemy 2 against 4.7 for Infinite Elements. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 16K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, Infinite Elements fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Alchemy 2 | Infinite Elements |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-elements-ai-craft/id6479947618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) | [Irina Sokolova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710733345) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Alchemy 2

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### Infinite Elements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-elements-ai-craft/id6479947618)

Combine basic elements like earth, wind, fire, and water to discover an infinite array of new items, materials, and phenomena. Explore a vast universe of possibilities powered by AI-driven combinations that keep gameplay fresh and exciting. This creative platform encourages experimentation and discovery for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Elemental combination crafting, AI-driven unpredictable outcomes, Discover new items and phenomena, Explore a vast universe, Intuitive and accessible gameplay, Creative exploration and experimentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless creative freedom
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Variety of resources and building materials
- 🎉 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional loss of progress
- 🤔 Cluttered user interface
- 🌍 Limited biome/terrain variety
- 🔍 Underdeveloped storyline
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after exiting the game
- Certain combinations not working as expected
- Glitches causing loss of created items

**Requested features**

- Save progress option
- More varied biomes and terrain
- Improved user interface
- Expanded storyline and narrative
- Option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

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

### Is Infinite Elements free?

Infinite Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Little Alchemy 2 or Infinite Elements?

Infinite Elements is rated higher. Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Infinite Elements averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Little Alchemy 2 or Infinite Elements have ads?

Both Little Alchemy 2 and Infinite Elements show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Alchemy 2 or Infinite Elements?

Little Alchemy 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Infinite Elements fortnightly. Most recently, Little Alchemy 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Infinite Elements on November 9, 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.*