# Alchemy Dungeon vs Combo Koala

The clearest difference is rating: Combo Koala at 4.9 against Alchemy Dungeon's 4.2. Combo Koala also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (664 vs 42). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Combo Koala sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combo Koala holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Combo Koala has 664 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Alchemy Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 68% of Combo Koala's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alchemy Dungeon ships an update every 4 months, Combo Koala fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Dungeon | Combo Koala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-dungeon/id1551476344/reviews) | **[4.9 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-koala/id6446302380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **664** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Khokhlenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415532966) | [Twitchy Finger Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/935094354) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-dungeon/id1551476344)

Merge items to discover new recipes and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Battle monsters, collect treasures, and use your progress to unlock new characters and powers in this challenging roguelike puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Item merging and recipe discovery, Endless dungeon exploration, Monster slaying and treasure hunting, Unlockable characters, powers, and levels, Offline gameplay, One-hand operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turn off ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15000 gold | $19.99 | one-time |


### Combo Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-koala/id6446302380)

Engage in a unique action puzzle game that blends checkers-style strategy with intense combo fighting. Battle ninjas, unlock abilities, and progress through an epic adventure. Enjoy offline play and challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Checkers-style gameplay with combo fighting, RPG progression system, Epic boss battles, Variety of unique enemies, Offline play support, Challenging puzzles and quests

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

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 28 Days Daily Gems | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Ad Coupons | $9.99 | per month |
| 80 Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Value Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Talent Develop Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Upgrade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Idle Reward Permanent | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Boost Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stamina Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter One Launch Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle I | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Hero Training Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superior Stage Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Selling Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Starter Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Talent Token Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal III | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhancestone Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Scroll Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Starter Bundle III | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Pack Launch Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Universal Equipment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best Valued Stage Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Event Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Event Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Furball Hero Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Furball Hero Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Gear Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Unique combat mechanics
- 💡 Interesting character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🤯 Difficulty spike too early

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access shop after unlocking
- Arrows not collected after levels
- Freezing during cloud save attempts

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Better balance and progression
- Save/cloud sync functionality
- Improved energy/stamina system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemy Dungeon free?

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

### Is Combo Koala free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alchemy Dungeon or Combo Koala?

Combo Koala is rated higher. Alchemy Dungeon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Combo Koala averages 4.9 from 664 ratings.

### Do Alchemy Dungeon or Combo Koala have ads?

Both Alchemy Dungeon and Combo Koala show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alchemy Dungeon or Combo Koala?

Alchemy Dungeon ships an update every 4 months, and Combo Koala fortnightly. Most recently, Alchemy Dungeon was updated on September 24, 2026 and Combo Koala on September 24, 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.*