# Cell to Singularity vs Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cell to Singularity at fortnightly against Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab's every 7 months. Cell to Singularity also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 104) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cell to Singularity's written reviews are positive against 68% of Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab's.

Cell to Singularity ships an update fortnightly, Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell to Singularity | Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** | [4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alchemy-transmutation-lab/id1475150795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 494 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) | [Alexey Izvalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437172357) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell to Singularity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Strategy, #176 Top Grossing · Strategy, #200 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an evolutionary journey from a single cell to a technological singularity. Tap to gain entropy, unlock new chapters of life, and witness milestones like dinosaur extinction and the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present, and future of humanity in this engaging idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Evolutionary clicker gameplay, Gain Entropy currency, Unlock chapters of life, Climb Tech Tree, View 3D habitats, Discover scientific facts, Simulate life on Earth

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darwinium Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cubes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass (30 Days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 Cubes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game!
- 🚀 Amazing still
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Very relaxing simple game packed with nicely designed content
- 🚀 Genuinely Brilliant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lengthy but worth the read
- 🐛 Ads
- 🐛 Stolen logits
- 🐛 Ads too long
- 🐛 Too many LONG ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped getting metabits after simulation 11
- Mesozoic Valley simulation is bugged
- Crashes when loading data from server
- Rapid buy feature removed in update
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add pls
- More in the Beyond
- More galaxies, planets, and stars in the Beyond
- Add insects, plants, and other animal groups
- Add a facility to turn off planet/star titles


### Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alchemy-transmutation-lab/id1475150795)

Become a medieval alchemist and discover new elements starting with air. Combine elements to upgrade your lab, create worlds, and complete planet quests. Enjoy hours of fun with unique elements and animations.

**Highlights:** Discover 19 unique elements, Upgrade transmutation power, Create your own world, Complete 36 planet quests, Enjoy nice animations, Receive weekly rewards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reservoirs booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonuses boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flow booster | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + upgrades 2x cheaper | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

Cell to Singularity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab free?

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cell to Singularity or Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Cell to Singularity or Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab have ads?

Both Cell to Singularity and Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cell to Singularity or Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab?

Cell to Singularity ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab every 7 months. Most recently, Cell to Singularity was updated on September 27, 2026 and Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab on September 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.*