Comparison

Alchemy Legends vs Matrix Shift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alchemy Legends

Features
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In Alchemy Legends, every weapon has the potential to become legendary. Upgrade your gear, push enhancement levels to the max, and chase the thrill of ultimate power. Will your weapon survive the next upgrade, or will you risk it all for greatness?

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Matrix Shift

Features
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Enter the neon-lit world of MatrixShift, a brain-bending puzzle game where linear algebra meets arcade aesthetics. As the levels progress, new mechanics change how your submatrix behaves: • Green zones expand it, increasing your reach. • Red zones shrink it, forcing you to adapt. • Threshold gates remain locked until your submatrix is large enough. • Walls and narrow corridors make every transformation count. Features: • A distinctive pivoting-frame mechanic rarely seen in grid puzzles • Five matrix transformations, including rotations and reflections • Expansion zones, shrinking zones, threshold gates, walls, and obstacles • Move counters for tracking and improving your best solutions • Step-by-step hints when you get stuck • Short levels suited to quick sessions or longer focused runs • A sleek neon-cyber visual style with custom glow-based feedback You do not move through the maze. You move the space around you. MatrixShift — think in matrices, move in neon.

Screenshots

Alchemy Legends3 screens
Matrix Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matrix Shift at none against Alchemy Legends's 4. Matrix Shift also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Alchemy Legends sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Matrix Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemy Legends ships an update every 5 months, Matrix Shift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Alchemy Legends versus Matrix Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy LegendsMatrix Shift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammet AkayCode Chimie Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Alchemy Legends

One-time4
  • 100 Protection Stones$0.99
  • 500 Lucky Stones$0.99
  • 5000 Lucky Stones$4.99
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  • 1000 Protection Stones$4.99
None

Matrix Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alchemy Legends free?
Alchemy Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Shift free?
Matrix Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alchemy Legends or Matrix Shift have ads?
Both Alchemy Legends and Matrix Shift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alchemy Legends or Matrix Shift?
Alchemy Legends ships an update every 5 months, and Matrix Shift every 4 days. Most recently, Alchemy Legends was updated on October 6, 2026 and Matrix Shift on October 15, 2026.

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