# Magic Alchemist Classic vs Simple Alchemy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Alchemy at none against Magic Alchemist Classic's 13. Magic Alchemist Classic's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Alchemist Classic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Alchemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Magic Alchemist Classic against 4.8 for Simple Alchemy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Alchemist Classic has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Magic Alchemist Classic's written reviews are positive against 91% of Simple Alchemy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Alchemist Classic | Simple Alchemy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-classic/id378491005/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-alchemy/id6462784198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 95 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bernd Jahnke](https://appshunter.io/developer/374143425) | [登理 郝](https://appshunter.io/developer/910536182) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Alchemist Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-classic/id378491005)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $1.49 | one-time |
| Alchemist Laboratory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Forest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Bottles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Memories | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enigmatic animals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Stones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Dragons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zodiac signs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Animals | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simple Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-alchemy/id6462784198)

A puzzle game where you combine basic elements to discover over 600 unique items, including cities, mermaids, and aliens. Enjoy one-handed gameplay and offline play with over 20 achievements.

**Highlights:** Discover 980+ elements, One-handed gameplay, 20+ Achievements, Offline play, Mix elements to create items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Alchemist Classic free?

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

### Is Simple Alchemy free?

Simple Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Alchemist Classic or Simple Alchemy?

Magic Alchemist Classic is rated higher. Magic Alchemist Classic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Simple Alchemy averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Magic Alchemist Classic or Simple Alchemy have ads?

Both Magic Alchemist Classic and Simple Alchemy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Alchemist Classic or Simple Alchemy?

Magic Alchemist Classic ships an update monthly, and Simple Alchemy monthly. Most recently, Magic Alchemist Classic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Alchemy on October 16, 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.*