# Time Zero vs Battle Alchemist

Time Zero and Battle Alchemist both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Time Zero's written reviews are positive against 8% of Battle Alchemist's. Time Zero also leads on ads (none vs shown). Battle Alchemist's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Zero sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Battle Alchemist sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Zero against 4.7 for Battle Alchemist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Alchemist has 67 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Time Zero's written reviews are positive against 8% of Battle Alchemist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Zero | Battle Alchemist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892/reviews) | **[4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-alchemist-element-rpg/id6498233344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 451 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3F Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162528862) | [MULTICAST GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597996449) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892)

Defeat ghosts on screen using auto-firing weapons within a time limit. This casual game features various ghost types and powerful weapons that can be enhanced. Weekly giant ghost battles offer rewards.

**Highlights:** Automatic weapon firing, Character movement with fingertip, Variety of ghost types, Weapon enhancement system, Weekly giant ghost battles, Mystery Box rewards

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special product 01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| nine-tailed Slander Costume | $3.99 | one-time |
| Costume 6 (Scholar Outfit) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Costume5 (Joseon Exorcist) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piercing Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Whirlwind Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special product 02 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry prize 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Story mode pass 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| gold dragon amulet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Returned Exorcist Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Returned Demon Earl Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special product 03 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 12 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 7 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry prize 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 22 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 20 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Jackpot Package | $12.99 | one-time |


### Battle Alchemist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-alchemist-element-rpg/id6498233344)

Embark on an elemental adventure as a powerful alchemist. Explore diverse biomes, collect and combine elements to defeat enemies, and develop your skills in this engaging RPG. Enjoy strategic combat and an immersive experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Diverse biomes to explore, Elemental alchemy for combat, Strategic combat mechanics, Engrossing RPG elements, Offline play capability, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 04 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 05 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 06 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Zero free?

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

### Is Battle Alchemist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Zero or Battle Alchemist?

Battle Alchemist is rated higher. Time Zero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Battle Alchemist averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.

### Do Time Zero or Battle Alchemist have ads?

Battle Alchemist shows ads; Time Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Zero or Battle Alchemist?

Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, and Battle Alchemist fortnightly. Most recently, Time Zero was updated on October 21, 2026 and Battle Alchemist on October 15, 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.*