# Flip Ball vs Little Alchemy 2

The clearest difference is rating: Little Alchemy 2 at 4.6 against Flip Ball's 4.0. Little Alchemy 2 also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 5) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). Flip Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Flip Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Little Alchemy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Alchemy 2 has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Flip Ball's written reviews are positive against 77% of Little Alchemy 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Ball | Little Alchemy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-ball/id420082292/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 25 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-ball/id420082292)

Compete to collect coins in this retro arcade action game by pulling a spring to launch a ball. Navigate challenging stages, avoid falling into holes, and master realistic ball physics. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with simple touch controls.

**Highlights:** Spring-based ball launching, Coin collection challenges, Realistic ball physics, Paper and 3DCG stages, Simple touch controls, Avoid falling into holes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create new items, Discover a vast library of items, Vibrant art style, Original soundtrack, In-game encyclopedia, Explore item connections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever combinations
- 🎨 Nice designs
- 🧠 Educational and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
- 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
- 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
- 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets randomly
- Purchased content disappears
- Scrolling issues
- Certain combinations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more items and combinations
- Improve hint system
- Add ability to save/restore progress
- Organize items into categories
- Add more fantasy/creative elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Ball free?

Flip Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Ball or Little Alchemy 2?

Little Alchemy 2 is rated higher. Flip Ball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Flip Ball or Little Alchemy 2 have ads?

Both Flip Ball and Little Alchemy 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Ball or Little Alchemy 2?

Flip Ball ships an update every 4 months, and Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Flip Ball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Little Alchemy 2 on November 10, 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.*