# Loop Hero vs The Alchemy Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop Hero at 75% against The Alchemy Quest's 0%. Loop Hero also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1). The Alchemy Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Alchemy Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Hero has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Loop Hero's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Alchemy Quest's.

Loop Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, The Alchemy Quest fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Hero | The Alchemy Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alchemy-quest/id6480043018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 228 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Bhavik Gevariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737971385) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549)

This roguelike RPG lets you strategically place cards to build unique expedition loops for your hero. Collect loot, expand your camp, and unlock new classes and abilities to break an endless cycle of chaos. Experience a dark fantasy story with retro pixel art, optimized for mobile play.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated expedition loops, Card-based strategic placement, Loot collection and equipment management, Camp expansion and upgrades, Unlockable classes and cards, Retro pixel art style, Mobile-optimized interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support


### The Alchemy Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alchemy-quest/id6480043018)

Combine basic elements like earth, air, fire, and water to discover countless new creations. Personalize your workspace and enjoy stunning visuals in this enchanting journey of alchemy and discovery. Regular updates add new elements and challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive element merging gameplay, Endless element combinations, Customizable laboratory workspace, Stunning visuals and sound effects, Dark mode available, Regular updates with new content, Detailed element filters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Hero free?

Loop Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Alchemy Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Hero or The Alchemy Quest?

Loop Hero is rated higher. Loop Hero averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while The Alchemy Quest averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop Hero or The Alchemy Quest have ads?

Neither Loop Hero nor The Alchemy Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Hero or The Alchemy Quest?

Loop Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Alchemy Quest fortnightly. Most recently, Loop Hero was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Alchemy Quest on November 4, 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.*