Comparison

Word Image Puzzle vs AlchemyMix

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

Head to head
About

Word Image Puzzle

Features
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Line up letters like solitaire cards and find the word to reveal in the picture! Try and pay attention to the colors and letters. Line up letters from top to bottom to find the right word that reveals the missing item in the picture!

About

AlchemyMix

Explore a puzzle sandbox where combining elements unlocks new discoveries and real-world knowledge. Learn about science, mythology, and culture through engaging gameplay. Play offline with no timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to discover new ones
  • Unlock 91 elements across 5 tiers
  • Learn real-world science, mythology, and culture
  • Offline gameplay
  • Hint system
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Combine. Discover. Create. Learn. AlchemyMix is a discovery-based puzzle sandbox with a twist — every element you unlock teaches you something true about the real world. Start with four primal ingredients: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. Combine any two to see what emerges. Unlock 91 elements across 5 tiers, from the basic to the legendary — and tap any of them to read the science, mythology, or cultural history behind it. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Every element has an educational detail card: - Real substances (water, glass, diamond, electricity) get factual chemistry, physics, and biology - Natural phenomena (volcano, storm, ocean) explain the geology and meteorology - Mythical elements (dragon, unicorn, phoenix) trace folklore across cultures - Abstract concepts (love, life, magic) bring in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience Discover that water expands when it freezes. That honey in ancient Egyptian tombs is still edible. That Welsh, Bhutanese, and Chinese traditions all feature dragons on their flags. That oxytocin is released when you hug someone. HOW IT WORKS - Tap any two discovered elements to combine them - New combinations unlock new elements and score points - Higher-tier discoveries are worth more - Use up to 7 hints per game if you get stuck - Track your collection across 5 tiers: Basic, Simple, Intermediate, Advanced, Rare WHAT YOU GET - 91 hand-curated elements with real-world educational content - Clean, quiet, contemplative gameplay - no timers, no pressure - Hint system for when you're stuck - Per-game score tracking with personal best - Beautiful emerald & gold theme - Works completely offline THE IMPORTANT STUFF - Free to try: Play 3 full games before deciding - Earn more free games by voting on polls or sharing with friends - Just $0.99 to unlock unlimited play - Zero ads. None. Not now, not ever. - Works completely offline - No account required AlchemyMix was built for curious minds - people who like to read the plaque next to the exhibit, who watch the credits scroll, who look up words they don't know. If that's you, welcome. From Zafronix - quality indie games with no ads and no tracking.

Screenshots

Word Image Puzzle4 screens
AlchemyMix2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Image Puzzle at none against AlchemyMix's 1. Word Image Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). AlchemyMix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. AlchemyMix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Image Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Image Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, AlchemyMix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Word Image Puzzle versus AlchemyMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Image PuzzleAlchemyMix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIDPOLY OYUN YAZILIM TASARIM DANISMANLIK HIZMETLERI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIZAFRONIX LLC

In-app purchases

None

Word Image Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlchemyMix

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Play$0.99

Questions

Is Word Image Puzzle free?
Word Image Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlchemyMix free?
AlchemyMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Image Puzzle or AlchemyMix have ads?
Word Image Puzzle shows ads; AlchemyMix does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Image Puzzle or AlchemyMix?
Word Image Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, and AlchemyMix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Word Image Puzzle was updated on October 19, 2026 and AlchemyMix on October 14, 2026.

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