Comparison

Crushers! vs Alchemy Academy

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

Head to head
About

Crushers!

Engage in real-time PvP puzzle battles with strategic team building and unique character abilities. Master match-3 gameplay with stunning visuals and climb the global leaderboards to become a puzzle master.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Over 30 unique characters
  • Strategic team building
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Global leaderboard climbing
  • Stunning visual effects
Features
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Crush your rivals in the ultimate PvP puzzle battle! Get ready to dive into Crushers! - the exhilarating real-time PvP puzzle battle and strategy game that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Experience the thrill of live, head-to-head battles against players from around the world. With lightning-fast gameplay and stunning visual effects, every match is an adrenaline-pumping adventure! Unleash the power of over 30 unique characters, each with their own special abilities. Build your dream team and devise endless strategies to outsmart your opponents. Will you go for an all-out offensive or a cunning defensive approach? The choice is yours! Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of match-3 puzzle gameplay, taken to the next level with breathtaking animations and satisfying combos. It's easy to learn but hard to master - are you up for the challenge? Climb the global leaderboard and make your mark in the world of Crushers! With the potential to become the next big esport, you could be the star player everyone's talking about. Will you rise to the top and become a legend? Don't miss out on the gaming sensation that's taking the world by storm! Download Crushers! now and join the battle - it's time to crush the competition and prove you're the ultimate puzzle master!

About

Alchemy Academy

Engage in a relaxing merge game where you master alchemical skills. Discover and invent new ingredients through cooking, all set against beautiful visuals and soothing music. Become the ultimate alchemist in this immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Relaxing merge gameplay
  • Beautiful visuals
  • Soothing music
  • Learn ingredient cooking
  • Invent new ingredients
  • Become the best alchemist
Features
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Welcome to the world of alchemy! Relaxing merge game, beautiful visuals and soothing music, you'll enjoy Alchemy Academy! Master the skills of alchemy. •Learn how to cook ingredients. •Invent new ingredients. Become the best alchemist!

Screenshots

Crushers!4 screens
Alchemy Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemy Academy at 5.0 against Crushers!'s 4.3. Alchemy Academy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Crushers!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Crushers! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy Academy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemy Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crushers! has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crushers! ships an update monthly, Alchemy Academy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crushers! versus Alchemy Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrushers!Alchemy Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (36 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB156 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRedemption Games Inc.TO-TO GAMES LTD

Customer experience

Crushers!

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Alchemy Academy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Crushers!

One-time8
  • Hard Currency Pack A$0.99
  • Starter Bundle A$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack B$4.99
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  • Hard Currency Pack C$9.99
  • Season Pass A$9.99
  • Hard Currency Pack D$19.99
  • Hard Currency Pack E$49.99
  • Hard Currency Pack F$99.99
7 purchases

Alchemy Academy

One-time7
  • Remove banner$4.99
  • Stars small pack$4.99
  • Small pack$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Stars big pack$19.99
  • Big pack$19.99
  • Stars huge pack$24.99
  • Huge pack$24.99

Questions

Is Crushers! free?
Crushers! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy Academy free?
Alchemy Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crushers! or Alchemy Academy?
Alchemy Academy is rated higher. Crushers! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Alchemy Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crushers! or Alchemy Academy have ads?
Alchemy Academy shows ads; Crushers! does not.
Which is updated more often, Crushers! or Alchemy Academy?
Crushers! ships an update monthly, and Alchemy Academy every 5 days. Most recently, Crushers! was updated on June 11, 2026 and Alchemy Academy on September 13, 2026.

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