# Simple Alchemy vs Planet DIY

The clearest difference is rating: Planet DIY at 5.0 against Simple Alchemy's 4.8. Simple Alchemy's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Planet DIY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Alchemy has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Alchemy | Planet DIY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-alchemy/id6462784198/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-diy/id6479747927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 98 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [登理 郝](https://appshunter.io/developer/910536182) | [Indigo Bunting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050429235) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-alchemy/id6462784198)

A puzzle game where you combine basic elements to discover over 600 unique items, including cities, mermaids, and aliens. Enjoy one-handed gameplay and offline play with over 20 achievements.

**Highlights:** Discover 980+ elements, One-handed gameplay, 20+ Achievements, Offline play, Mix elements to create items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planet DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-diy/id6479747927)

Combine basic items to discover and create new, surprising elements. This game features simple, one-handed controls for engaging gameplay. Explore a world of creation and experimentation.

**Highlights:** Element mixing and creation, Discover new items, Simple one-handed controls, Engaging gameplay, Basic item starting point

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Alchemy free?

Simple Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planet DIY free?

Planet DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Alchemy or Planet DIY?

Planet DIY is rated higher. Simple Alchemy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Planet DIY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Alchemy or Planet DIY have ads?

Both Simple Alchemy and Planet DIY show ads.

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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.*