# Alchemy Guardians vs Tidebound Vanguard

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Guardians | Tidebound Vanguard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-guardians/id6756295806/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidebound-vanguard/id6801822191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 959 MB | 652 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F5 GAME COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760672858) | [Ensoleille Business Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801822193) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Guardians

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-guardians/id6756295806)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gift Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Tidebound Vanguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidebound-vanguard/id6801822191)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 09 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 11 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 12 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 13 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 14 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 16 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 17 | $84.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 18 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*