# Potion Mixology vs Asterlock Archives

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Potion Mixology at none against Asterlock Archives's 3. Potion Mixology also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Asterlock Archives sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Potion Mixology asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Potion Mixology against 5.0 for Asterlock Archives. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Mixology has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion Mixology | Asterlock Archives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-mixology/id6742767001/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterlock-archives/id6769428573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 153 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Luun Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775346112) | [Jeffrey Munson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896190852) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion Mixology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-mixology/id6742767001)

Master potion brewing across 12 levels with unique ingredients and challenging puzzles. Customize your witch with adorable upgrades to enhance your magical character and embark on an enchanting adventure.

**Highlights:** 23 unique ingredients, 12 engaging levels, Witch customizer, 6 distinct upgrades, Challenging puzzles, Cute visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Asterlock Archives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asterlock-archives/id6769428573)

Engage in a compact terminal investigation, searching archived files and decoding encrypted evidence to solve cases. The game offers a tutorial and a mystery inspired by classic detective fiction, with optional purchases for additional content. No account or online profile is needed to play.

**Highlights:** Terminal-based investigation, Archived file searching, Keyword collection, Evidence decoding, Case solving, Tutorial and mystery cases

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Skin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Founder Supporter File | $1.99 | one-time |
| Archive Pack Vol. 1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potion Mixology free?

Potion Mixology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Asterlock Archives free?

Asterlock Archives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Potion Mixology or Asterlock Archives?

Potion Mixology and Asterlock Archives are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

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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.*