# Doodle Farm™ vs Alchemy 1000

The clearest difference is price: Alchemy 1000 at Free against Doodle Farm™'s $2.99. Alchemy 1000 also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 108) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Doodle Farm™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alchemy 1000 is free to download; Doodle Farm™ costs $2.99 up front. Doodle Farm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy 1000 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alchemy 1000 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy 1000 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Doodle Farm™'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Alchemy 1000's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Farm™ | Alchemy 1000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-farm/id427804316/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-1000/id919139947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 65 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Daniel Asto](https://appshunter.io/developer/813484166) |

## 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


### Alchemy 1000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-1000/id919139947)

Combine basic elements to discover new ones in this classic puzzle game. Create hundreds of unique items, from animals to food, and challenge yourself to find all 1000. Features include a hint system and social sharing.

**Highlights:** Mix basic elements to create new ones, Discover up to 1000 unique elements, Hot-Cold indicator for proximity, Hint system with extended options, Cheat codes to unlock elements, Leaderboard and social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot/Cold Meter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Alchemy Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unusable Element Marker | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Alchemy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Alchemy Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Alchemy Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Package | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Challenging and creative
- 🤓 Helps with science learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔌 Battery draining
- 🤔 Illogical combinations

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close ads
- Select all and done buttons not working
- Clearing progress on crash
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off sound
- Easier navigation of elements
- More logical combinations
- Saving progress and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Farm™ free?

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

### Is Alchemy 1000 free?

Alchemy 1000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Farm™ or Alchemy 1000?

Alchemy 1000 is rated higher. Doodle Farm™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Alchemy 1000 averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Doodle Farm™ or Alchemy 1000 have ads?

Alchemy 1000 shows ads; Doodle Farm™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Farm™ or Alchemy 1000?

Doodle Farm™ ships an update every 28 months, and Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Most recently, Doodle Farm™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Alchemy 1000 on October 26, 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.*