Comparison

Alchemy Guardians vs Tidebound Vanguard

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

Head to head
About

Alchemy Guardians

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where you awaken with demonic power after a sorceress steals your soul. Engage in strategic turn-based combat, collect mythical Guardians, and grow your strength even while offline. Explore dungeons, join guilds, and build relationships with charming companions.

Highlights
  • Auto turn-based combat
  • 8 element combat system
  • AFK idle progression
  • Gacha hero collection
  • Companion system
  • Guilds and social play
  • Rich content and modes
Features
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Left for dead in the ruins, you awoke to a sorceress stealing your soul… only to unleash your hidden demonic might. Tricked into a pact, your legendary rise begins! Dive into this Western Fantasy AFK like SRPG! Awaken to a destiny of supreme! -Game Feature-: [Auto Turn-Based Combat] Enjoy smooth, cinematic, fully automated battles. Challenge thrillling PVE dungeons, bosses, and story stages, or prove your dominance in the PVP Arena against other players. [8 Element Combat & Strategic Depth] - Break free from traditional combat with an upgraded 8 element system (Ancient, Dragon, Fire, Water, Wind, Ice, Thunder, Normal). Master attribute counteractions, assemble diverse monster squads, and craft tactical builds to deal 200% damage to foes. Strategy is your key to victory. [AFK Idle Progression] Grow stronger even while offline. Earn resources, level up heroes, and collect loot effortlessly, perfect for both casual players and hardcore strategists. [Gacha Hero Collection] Summon a diverse roster of beautifully designed Greek mythology Guardians, each with unique skills, roles, and elemental affinities. Build your dream team and discover rare, legendary champions. [Charming Companion] - Unlock a roster of unique companions as you conquer the realm, deepen bonds through heartfelt chats, thoughtful gifting and romantic dates. Customize their outfits, trigger exclusive story events, and build your royal court with beloved allies. [Guilds & Social Play] Join or create guilds to fight powerful enemies together, share rewards, and rise through cooperative challenges that test teamwork and strategy. [Rich Content & Modes] Explore varied dungeons, limited-time events, progression systems, and endgame challenges designed for long-term enjoyment. Answer the call of alchemy, heal a world torn by chaos! Follow us: Official Website:https://agapk.r2games.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alchemyguardians Discord:https://discord.gg/CkPAx4hQfj Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@alchemyguardians

About

Tidebound Vanguard

Command a ship across stormy seas, navigating uncharted territories and facing challenges. Discover hidden treasures and compete against rivals in this immersive ocean adventure. Enjoy exciting, sea-themed gameplay with opportunities for glory and bounties.

Highlights
  • Command a ship
  • Navigate stormy oceans
  • Chart uncharted territories
  • Face thrilling challenges
  • Uncover hidden treasures
  • Compete against rivals
Features
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Set sail across storm‑swept oceans in Tidebound Vanguard! Command your mighty vessel, brave raging tides, and chart your destiny amid uncharted sea territories. Face thrilling challenges, uncover hidden treasures, and compete against formidable rivals on the open water. Experience smooth, immersive gameplay filled with sea‑themed rewards and unexpected twists. Every voyage brings new opportunities to claim glory and rare bounties. Whether you seek quick‑paced rounds or long‑lasting adventure, Tidebound Vanguard delivers exciting ocean‑fueled fun for all players. Ride the waves, test your fortune, and become the ultimate ocean vanguard today!

Screenshots

Alchemy Guardians4 screens
Tidebound Vanguard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemy Guardians at 4.7 against Tidebound Vanguard's 2.3. Alchemy Guardians also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (66 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Guardians sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tidebound Vanguard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemy Guardians holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy Guardians has 66 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Alchemy Guardians's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tidebound Vanguard's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alchemy Guardians versus Tidebound Vanguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy GuardiansTidebound Vanguard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better6
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size959 MB652 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperF5 GAME COMPANY LIMITEDEnsoleille Business Limited

Customer experience

Alchemy Guardians

All ratings64 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Tidebound Vanguard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Alchemy Guardians

One-time8
  • $0.99 Gift Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Gift Pack$1.99
  • $4.99 Gift Pack$4.99
Show 5 more
  • $9.99 Gift Pack$9.99
  • $19.99 Gift Pack$19.99
  • $29.99 Gift Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Gift Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Gift Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Tidebound Vanguard

One-time10
  • Gift Pack 01$0.99
  • Gift Pack 09$14.99
  • Gift Pack 11$29.99
Show 7 more
  • Gift Pack 12$39.99
  • Gift Pack 13$44.99
  • Gift Pack 14$49.99
  • Gift Pack 15$64.99
  • Gift Pack 16$69.99
  • Gift Pack 17$84.99
  • Gift Pack 18$99.99

Questions

Is Alchemy Guardians free?
Alchemy Guardians is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tidebound Vanguard free?
Tidebound Vanguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alchemy Guardians or Tidebound Vanguard?
Alchemy Guardians is rated higher. Alchemy Guardians averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Tidebound Vanguard averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Alchemy Guardians or Tidebound Vanguard have ads?
Neither Alchemy Guardians nor Tidebound Vanguard shows ads.

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