# Elements vs Alchemy Merge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elements at none against Alchemy Merge's 5. Elements also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy Merge sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Elements against 4.0 for Alchemy Merge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elements | Alchemy Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements/id1346624686/reviews) | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-merge-element-craft/id6760889871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederic Bronner](https://appshunter.io/developer/291929818) | [Anton Dziahel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315302483) |

## What reviewers say

### Elements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements/id1346624686)

Explore the fundamental building blocks of the universe by combining and discovering elements. This game offers a unique sandbox experience to experiment with the origins of everything.

**Highlights:** Element combination, Discovery gameplay, Universe scenario, Sandbox experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alchemy Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-merge-element-craft/id6760889871)

Explore the world of alchemy by combining basic elements to discover hundreds of new items. Experiment with different combinations to unlock discoveries and challenge your thinking. Play at your own pace and uncover endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to discover new ones, Hundreds of unique items, Easy to learn, fun to master, Play at your own pace, Experiment and unlock discoveries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elements free?

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

### Is Alchemy Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elements or Alchemy Merge?

Elements and Alchemy Merge are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Elements or Alchemy Merge have ads?

Alchemy Merge shows ads; Elements 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.*