# Alchemy Academy vs Magic Manor

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemy Academy at 5.0 against Magic Manor's 4.2. Alchemy Academy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Magic Manor'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. Alchemy Academy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Manor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alchemy Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Manor has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alchemy Academy ships an update every 5 days, Magic Manor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Academy | Magic Manor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-academy/id6499588402/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-manor/id6503628791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TO-TO GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743959672) | [TECHVISION PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481318550) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-academy/id6499588402)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove banner | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stars small pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stars big pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stars huge pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Magic Manor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-manor/id6503628791)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game that blends 3D matching and merging mechanics. Explore a mysterious manor, collect and combine resources to uncover advanced products, and unravel a fascinating storyline with thrilling quests. Enjoy a rich gaming experience with stunning visuals and challenging mental training levels.

**Highlights:** 3D matching and merging gameplay, Manor exploration with mysterious civilization, Resource collection and merging, Fascinating plot and thrilling side quests, Stunning 3D visual effects, Mental training levels, Team play and 1v1 matches

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| break_gift3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| no ad3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| no ad4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| magic map1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| bundle2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle3 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemy Academy free?

Alchemy Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Manor free?

Magic Manor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alchemy Academy or Magic Manor?

Alchemy Academy is rated higher. Alchemy Academy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Manor averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Alchemy Academy or Magic Manor have ads?

Both Alchemy Academy and Magic Manor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alchemy Academy or Magic Manor?

Alchemy Academy ships an update every 5 days, and Magic Manor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alchemy Academy was updated on September 13, 2026 and Magic Manor on August 14, 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.*