# Ignis vs Molecule Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Molecule Maker at none against Ignis's 9. Molecule Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ignis's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ignis sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Molecule Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Molecule Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ignis has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ignis ships an update every 6 weeks, Molecule Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ignis | Molecule Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecule-maker/id6739954250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 179 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dalak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606881837) | [Mark Barclay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779667710) |

## What reviewers say

### Ignis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971)

A minimalist puzzle game where players strategically ignite shapes to create chain reactions.  It offers hundreds of challenging levels with increasing difficulty, designed to test your logic and concentration.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and unique puzzle mechanic, Physics-based puzzles, Hundreds of challenging levels, Relaxing music and effects, Hint feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Satisfying gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🙄 Ads even after purchase
- 🤯 Annoying ad prompts
- 🙃 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Accidental ad signups

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable moving shapes
- Ability to mute sound
- Creative mode for user-generated levels


### Molecule Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecule-maker/id6739954250)

A relaxing puzzle game where you combine elements on a honeycomb grid to form real molecules. Discover new molecules, collect cards, and enjoy 200 brain-challenging levels. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to form molecules, 200 challenging levels, Discover and collect molecule cards, Relaxing gameplay, Honeycomb grid interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ignis free?

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

### Is Molecule Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ignis or Molecule Maker?

Molecule Maker is rated higher. Ignis averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Molecule Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ignis or Molecule Maker have ads?

Ignis shows ads; Molecule Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ignis or Molecule Maker?

Ignis ships an update every 6 weeks, and Molecule Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Ignis was updated on November 11, 2026 and Molecule Maker on October 30, 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.*