# Little Alchemy 2 vs Protocol Watchtower

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protocol Watchtower at none against Little Alchemy 2's 4. Protocol Watchtower also leads on ads (none vs shown). Little Alchemy 2's advantage is chart position (#169 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Alchemy 2 | Protocol Watchtower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 807 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) | [UNICEF Bangladesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209819655) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Alchemy 2

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### Protocol Watchtower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-watchtower/id6766202860)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

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

### Is Protocol Watchtower free?

Protocol Watchtower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Little Alchemy 2 or Protocol Watchtower have ads?

Little Alchemy 2 shows ads; Protocol Watchtower does not.

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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.*