# Paper Dungeon vs Alchemist's Engine

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemist's Engine at 5.0 against Paper Dungeon's 3.0. Alchemist's Engine also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Paper Dungeon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alchemist's Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemist's Engine has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Dungeon | Alchemist's Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-dungeon/id1553358063/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-engine/id6804922440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Grzegorz Dziembowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/595181211) | [Just Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804922442) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-dungeon/id1553358063)

Embark on a push-your-luck RPG adventure where you roll dice, plan your moves, and battle monsters and traps. Collect items and manage your hero's HP and Stamina to conquer 30 levels in campaign mode or practice in a unique One Room Dungeon.

**Highlights:** Push-your-luck dice rolling gameplay, 30-level campaign mode, One Room Dungeon for practice, Monster battles and trap avoidance, Item collection for hero survival, Detailed level statistics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alchemist's Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-engine/id6804922440)

Tend to a dormant engine in a ruined world by gathering fuel, crafting resources, and researching upgrades. Forge golems to assist in your tasks as you explore a labyrinthine mine and uncover a forgotten story.

**Highlights:** Feed and stoke the engine, Merge sparks on an alchemical table, Forge and upgrade golems, Research forgotten techniques, Explore a seeded labyrinth, Unravel the story

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Dungeon free?

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

### Is Alchemist's Engine free?

Alchemist's Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Dungeon or Alchemist's Engine?

Alchemist's Engine is rated higher. Paper Dungeon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alchemist's Engine averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Paper Dungeon or Alchemist's Engine have ads?

Alchemist's Engine shows ads; Paper Dungeon 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.*