# Doodle Farm™ vs Doodle Alchemy

The clearest difference is price: Doodle Alchemy at Free against Doodle Farm™'s $2.99. Doodle Alchemy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 108). Doodle Farm™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Doodle Alchemy is free to download; Doodle Farm™ costs $2.99 up front. Doodle Farm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Alchemy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doodle Alchemy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Alchemy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, Doodle Alchemy every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Farm™ | Doodle Alchemy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-farm/id427804316/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-alchemy/id913167692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [BYRIL OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/818724409) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Farm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-farm/id427804316)

Breed and combine creatures to discover over 135 unique animals in a vibrant farm world. Explore an animal kingdom, learn facts about each creature, and enjoy simple, fun gameplay with extra modes.

**Highlights:** Create 135+ different animals, Combine creatures to discover new species, Learn facts about each animal via Wikipedia, Simple one-click gameplay, Extra Expert Mode, Kid-friendly and educational

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Extra Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 200 mana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Extra Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Extra Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 mana | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 mana | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 mana | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 mana | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite mana | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🔍 Helpful element tracking system
- 🤔 Interesting animal combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too short and easy to complete
- 🤔 Some illogical animal combinations
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More animals and elements to create
- Longer gameplay with additional levels or episodes
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Inclusion of mythical/prehistoric creatures


### Doodle Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-alchemy/id913167692)

Combine basic elements like air, water, earth, and fire to discover and create new ones. This game offers an intuitive experience with stunning graphics, unique music, and sound effects for an immersive journey of discovery.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-click gameplay, Stunning graphics and effects, Unique music and sound design, Element combination and discovery, Language learning through play, Vast number of discoverable elements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer. Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 hints. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer. 20 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 hints. | $1.99 | one-time |
| +150 hints. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🧠 Educational and thought-provoking
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching a certain number of elements
- Inconsistent behavior when trying new element combinations

**Requested features**

- More variety in element combinations
- Ability to save and resume progress
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Farm™ free?

Doodle Farm™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Doodle Alchemy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Farm™ or Doodle Alchemy?

Doodle Alchemy is rated higher. Doodle Farm™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Doodle Alchemy averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Doodle Farm™ or Doodle Alchemy have ads?

Doodle Alchemy shows ads; Doodle Farm™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Farm™ or Doodle Alchemy?

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, and Doodle Alchemy every 12 months. Most recently, Doodle Farm™ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Doodle Alchemy on October 20, 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.*