Comparison

Combinatoria vs Alchemy Lab

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

Head to head
About

Combinatoria

Features
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Combinatoria is a relaxing alchemy puzzle game where curiosity and logic come together. Experiment with elements, discover new combinations, and unlock unexpected results. Each interaction brings something new - sometimes obvious, sometimes surprising - encouraging exploration and creative thinking. Designed for short and long play sessions alike, Combinatoria offers a calm and focused experience without pressure, timers, or distractions. Features: - Intuitive alchemy-based gameplay - Hundreds of possible combinations to discover - Clean, minimalist design - Calm atmosphere and relaxing soundscape - Play at your own pace Whether you enjoy logical puzzles or simply love experimenting, Combinatoria invites you to explore, combine, and discover. ----- Credits: Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render. ----- This app contains advertising.

About

Alchemy Lab

Combine elements like fire and water to discover new ones in this relaxing puzzle game. Experiment with over 60 elements and 100 recipes in a pressure-free environment. Unlock a hidden workshop and track your progress in a cozy creative space.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to discover new ones
  • Over 60 elements to uncover
  • 100+ recipes with multiple paths
  • Unlockable hidden workshop
  • Tinkerer's Journal for progress tracking
  • Ambient sound and gentle haptics
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What happens when fire meets water? Something new. Alchemy Lab is a cozy discovery game where you combine elements to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface. Start with four: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air - and experiment your way into a world that expands with every discovery. No timers. No pressure. No wrong answers. Just a warm workbench… and your curiosity. HOW IT WORKS Pick two elements. Place them on the workbench. Tap Combine. If something new emerges, you’ve made a discovery. If not, the workbench gently encourages you to keep exploring. Every discovery expands your collection and opens new paths forward. Some combinations feel obvious. Others reveal themselves slowly. The best ones feel like you found them, not followed them. WHAT YOU’LL FIND • 60+ elements to uncover across evolving tiers • 100+ recipes with multiple paths to discovery • A hidden workshop that unlocks as you go deeper • Timed transmutation for rare, higher-tier elements • A Tinkerer’s Journal to track your progress • Flavor text that gives each element its own voice • Gentle haptics and animations that make every interaction feel satisfying • Ambient sound that deepens as your journey unfolds DESIGNED TO FEEL GOOD Alchemy Lab isn’t a race. It’s a place. A quiet, creative space where ideas come together and small moments of discovery feel meaningful. There’s no punishment for trying something new. No pressure to optimize your path. Just a system that rewards curiosity… and waits patiently for your next idea. BUILT FOR DISCOVERY Some players think logically. Some experiment freely. Alchemy Lab supports both. Multiple recipes can lead to the same result, so there’s no single “correct” path. Your journey unfolds in your own way, shaped by the choices you make along the way. MORE TO COME There is more to this place. New elements, recipes, and systems are already in development. Complete the current collection to catch a glimpse of what’s being crafted next. Built with care by a solo developer at Forgebound Labs.

Screenshots

Combinatoria4 screens
Alchemy Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Combinatoria at none against Alchemy Lab's 2. Combinatoria also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alchemy Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Combinatoria asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Combinatoria versus Alchemy Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombinatoriaAlchemy Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr RebrovBrandon Blaisdell

In-app purchases

None

Combinatoria

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alchemy Lab

One-time2
  • Extra Workshop Slot$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Combinatoria free?
Combinatoria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy Lab free?
Alchemy Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Combinatoria or Alchemy Lab have ads?
Both Combinatoria and Alchemy Lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, Combinatoria or Alchemy Lab?
Combinatoria ships an update weekly, and Alchemy Lab weekly. Most recently, Combinatoria was updated on September 5, 2026 and Alchemy Lab on September 8, 2026.

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