# Tyrant Unleashed vs Little Alchemist

The clearest difference is rating: Little Alchemist at 4.6 against Tyrant Unleashed's 3.3. Little Alchemist also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 137) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Tyrant Unleashed's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tyrant Unleashed sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Little Alchemist sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Little Alchemist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Alchemist has 5.3K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Tyrant Unleashed's written reviews are positive against 57% of Little Alchemist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tyrant Unleashed ships an update every 6 weeks, Little Alchemist every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tyrant Unleashed | Little Alchemist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyrant-unleashed/id657628191/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemist-remastered/id1605187898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [Monumental, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519323327) |

## What reviewers say

### Tyrant Unleashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyrant-unleashed/id657628191)

Build and upgrade a deck of unique units to battle other players in this sci-fi strategy card game. Conquer various campaign maps, compete in online challenges, and join guild wars to lead your faction to victory.

**Highlights:** Deck building and card upgrades, Online PvP battles, Hundreds of unique units, Campaign maps and missions, Guild Wars and events, Leaderboard competition

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of War Bonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of War Bonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack of War Bonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of War Bonds | $14.99 | one-time |
| Case of War Bonds | $17.99 | one-time |
| Case of War Bonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of War Bonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Interesting card mechanics
- 👍 Good strategic depth
- 👍 Enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited card variety
- ⏱️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 💤 Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen
- Unresponsive buttons
- Incorrect card information or effects
- Progression data loss or reset

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade/exchange cards with other players
- More deck customization options
- Improved reward system for free-to-play players
- Optimization for older devices
- In-game chat or community features


### Little Alchemist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemist-remastered/id1605187898)

Engage in a strategic RPG where you craft spells and discover hundreds of unique combos to defeat enemies. Explore a town, battle rivals, and customize your spell book and avatar. Collect over 1300 spells and unlock new ones through events.

**Highlights:** Spell crafting and combo discovery, Strategic combat against enemies, Collect over 1300 spells, Over 6000 powerful combinations, Battle friends and rivals in the Arena, Customize spell book and avatar

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiny Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Human Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chinchilla Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sword Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Gem Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Upgrade Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fanciful Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Upgrade Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations and graphics
- 💎 Nostalgic childhood favorite
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great art style and character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely long research times
- 💰 Heavily pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and loading issues
- Bugs in card collection/deck management

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to battle friends
- More content and new maps/levels
- Ability to lock/protect cards
- Faster progression and less waiting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tyrant Unleashed free?

Tyrant Unleashed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Little Alchemist free?

Little Alchemist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tyrant Unleashed or Little Alchemist?

Little Alchemist is rated higher. Tyrant Unleashed averages 3.3 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Little Alchemist averages 4.6 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Tyrant Unleashed or Little Alchemist have ads?

Neither Tyrant Unleashed nor Little Alchemist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tyrant Unleashed or Little Alchemist?

Tyrant Unleashed ships an update every 6 weeks, and Little Alchemist every 11 days. Most recently, Tyrant Unleashed was updated on October 21, 2026 and Little Alchemist on October 30, 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.*