Comparison

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab vs IdleSphere

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab

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
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You are the alchemist: medieval mad scientist! All what you have at the start is Air. But then you discover, how to get other elements: Water, Earth, Slime, Rock, Fire and so on! As you alchemy laboratory grows, you can spend elements to upgrade the transmutation power or to create a whole world of you own. Once created, the world will help you boost your laboratory. The game contains: - 19 various and often unexpected elements - 36 planet quests: from atmosphere to dinosaurs - nice animations of elements transmutations and world creation - weekly rewards (check twitter.com/airapport for details) - integrated tutorial And provides hours and days of fun in the mad science and alchemy setting! Start you own idle alchemy adventure and solve the puzzles which nature beholds.

About

IdleSphere

Experience a visually stunning incremental game centered around spheres. Watch countless spheres come to life with synchronized graphics and in-game currency. Enjoy intuitive upgrades, a deep prestige system, and a wealth of content in this mesmerizing adventure.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning sphere graphics
  • Synchronized in-game currency and visuals
  • Intuitive upgrade system
  • Extensive prestige system
  • Zoom in and out functionality
  • Wealth of content
Features
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Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and colossal spheres that will leave you in awe. Idle Sphere's gameplay is built on simple yet engaging upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the game intuitively. Immerse yourself in the satisfying experience of zooming in and out, admiring the exquisite beauty of the spheres. The game features an extensive prestige system that adds depth to your journey. Although some upgrades may reset when you prestige, fear not! You'll emerge stronger and quickly regain your former power, ready to take on new challenges. Despite its simplicity, Idle Sphere offers a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy. Dive into this captivating world of spheres and embark on an unforgettable incremental gaming adventure!

Screenshots

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab3 screens
IdleSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab at 4.5 against IdleSphere's 3.8. Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 47%) and ratings volume (104 vs 32). IdleSphere's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and IdleSphere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab's written reviews are positive against 47% of IdleSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab ships an update every 7 months, IdleSphere every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab versus IdleSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Alchemy Transmutation LabIdleSphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better3.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey IzvalovIdle System, Inc.

Customer experience

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab

All ratings104 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%

IdleSphere

All ratings32 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab

One-time4
  • Reservoirs booster$1.99
  • Bonuses boost$2.99
  • Flow booster$3.99
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  • No Ads + upgrades 2x cheaper$5.99
6 purchases

IdleSphere

One-time6
  • Chaotics 200$1.99
  • Chaotics 1000$6.99
  • Orbit Pack$7.99
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  • Permanent Bonus$9.99
  • Digital Winter$19.99
  • Chaotics 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab free?
Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdleSphere free?
IdleSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab or IdleSphere?
Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab is rated higher. Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while IdleSphere averages 3.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab or IdleSphere have ads?
Both Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab and IdleSphere show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab or IdleSphere?
Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab ships an update every 7 months, and IdleSphere every 8 days. Most recently, Idle Alchemy Transmutation Lab was updated on October 14, 2026 and IdleSphere on October 11, 2026.

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