Comparison

Magic Alchemist Classic vs InkBall

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

Head to head
About

Magic Alchemist Classic

Merge objects in this magical game to discover mysterious items and become a renowned alchemist. It offers addictive gameplay with intuitive controls and beautiful graphics, suitable for casual play with save/load functionality.

Highlights
  • Object merging gameplay
  • Discover mysterious items
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Magical sound effects
  • Local and global highscores
  • Save and continue gameplay
Features
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The Classic Edition of Magic Alchemist! To become the greatest alchemist of all time, merge magical objects until you discover the last and most mysterious creation! Magic Alchemist offers hours of fun and relaxation! If you love beautiful magical graphics and enjoy thinking a little while playing and unwinding, this easy-to-learn yet challenging game is just what you need. - Colorful, magical graphics - Mystical visual effects - Intuitive touchscreen controls - Captivating, satisfying gameplay - Hours of fun and relaxation - Local and online leaderboards for those who seek the challenge - The game can be paused at any time and resumed later Problems or suggestions for Magic Alchemist Classic? Send an email with your device name to erdenkriecher@online.de

About

InkBall

Guide colored balls into matching holes by drawing lines. Balls bounce off lines and walls, and the game ends if colors mismatch or time expires. Create and share custom levels with others.

Highlights
  • Draw lines to guide balls
  • Balls bounce off surfaces
  • Color-matching puzzles
  • Time-based challenges
  • Built-in level editor
  • Share custom levels
Features
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InkBall is a fun game where you guide balls into their matching holes by drawing lines with your fingers. The balls bounce off your lines, the walls and each other. The game ends when a ball goes in a hole where the colors don't match or the time runs out. Use the built-in editor to create your own levels! Share your levels with friends or submit them for approval so everyone can download your awesome levels!

Screenshots

Magic Alchemist Classic4 screens
InkBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Alchemist Classic at 86% against InkBall's 40%. Magic Alchemist Classic also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.9). InkBall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Magic Alchemist Classic is free to download; InkBall costs $2.99 up front. Magic Alchemist Classic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. InkBall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Alchemist Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Magic Alchemist Classic's written reviews are positive against 40% of InkBall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Alchemist Classic ships an update monthly, InkBall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Magic Alchemist Classic versus InkBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Alchemist ClassicInkBall
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (50 ratings) — better2.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developererdenkriecher.deDeino Software LLC

Customer experience

Magic Alchemist Classic

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%

InkBall

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Magic Alchemist Classic

One-time13
  • More Undo$0.99
  • Magic Colors$0.99
  • Golden Sea$0.99
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  • Adfree$1.49
  • Alchemist Laboratory$1.99
  • Magic Forest$1.99
  • Magic Bottles$2.99
  • Forgotten Memories$2.99
  • Enigmatic animals$2.99
  • Mystic Stones$2.99
  • Magic Dragons$2.99
  • Zodiac signs$2.99
  • Crystal Animals$2.99
None

InkBall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Alchemist Classic free?
Magic Alchemist Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkBall free?
InkBall costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Alchemist Classic or InkBall?
Magic Alchemist Classic is rated higher. Magic Alchemist Classic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while InkBall averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Magic Alchemist Classic or InkBall have ads?
Magic Alchemist Classic shows ads; InkBall does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Alchemist Classic or InkBall?
Magic Alchemist Classic ships an update monthly, and InkBall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Alchemist Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and InkBall on October 29, 2026.

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