Elementals Alchemy vs Universus Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elementals Alchemy
Combine basic elements to discover over 100 unique creations. Explore 15 distinct categories and unlock all possible combinations. This game features charming graphics and is suitable for players of all ages.
- Merge elements to discover new ones
- Discover 100+ elements
- Explore 15 categories
- Cute graphics
- Fun for all ages
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Put your brain to the test by merging elements to discover 100+ elements only starting with the basics! Can you become the master and discover them all? FEATURES - Merge elements to discover new ones! - Discover 100+ elements! - Discover 15 categories! - Fun for all ages! - Cute graphics! HOW TO PLAY Select a category to see all discovered elements. Tap on 2 elements to see if you can merge them together to discover a new element! Can you get all 100+ elements? Credits - Images are provided from FreePik and FlatIcon - Custom text are provided from TextSudio Privacy Policy https://chris-houston.github.io/elementals-alchemy-privacy-policy.html
Universus Merge
Build your own universe by merging celestial bodies, from dust to galaxies. Complete missions, collect resources, and upgrade your space base. Progress persists across new galaxies, offering permanent upgrades.
- Merge celestial bodies to discover new tiers
- Complete daily missions and expeditions
- Build and upgrade your Space Base
- Earn Dark Matter for permanent upgrades
- Record discoveries in the Codex
- Personalize your universe with visual themes
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Begin with a single grain of cosmic dust and build an entire universe with your own hands. Universus is a relaxing space-themed merge game. Generate celestial bodies, combine matching objects, and watch them evolve — from tiny meteors to planets, stars, galaxies, and mysteries far beyond. Complete missions, embark on cosmic expeditions, and collect Stardust to develop your Space Base. When your universe reaches new limits, create a New Galaxy and turn your progress into Dark Matter for permanent upgrades. FEATURES • Merge celestial bodies and discover new tiers • Complete daily missions and maintain your streak • Take on up to five Cosmic Expeditions each day • Open Stardust chests and choose optional rewards • Build and upgrade your Space Base • Produce Stardust even while you are away • Create new galaxies and earn Dark Matter • Invest in upgrades that persist between galaxies • Record your discoveries in the mysterious Codex • Personalize your universe with visual themes There is no need to rush. Merge, discover, and see how far your universe can grow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Elementals Alchemy at none against Universus Merge's shown. Elementals Alchemy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Elementals Alchemy against 5.0 for Universus Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elementals Alchemy has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Elementals Alchemy ships an update every 6 days, Universus Merge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elementals Alchemy | Universus Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Chris Houston | Richard Menezes |
Customer experience
Elementals Alchemy
Universus Merge
In-app purchases
Elementals Alchemy
No in-app purchases
Universus Merge
No in-app purchases
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