Comparison

Crazy Contraptions vs Alchemy Merge

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

Head to head
About

Crazy Contraptions

Design and build intricate machines to solve physics-based puzzles. Experiment with various components and trigger chain reactions to achieve the goal in this creative challenge.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of physics puzzles
  • Build creative contraptions
  • Trigger chain reactions
  • Relaxed, non-timed gameplay
  • Experiment freely
  • Satisfying solutions
Features
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Welcome to Crazy Contraptions! Turn simple objects into brilliant, chaotic solutions. In Crazy Contraptions, every level is a fun physics puzzle game where creativity matters just as much as logic. Build wild machines, connect interactive objects, and trigger satisfying chain reactions to reach the goal. Drop, launch, bounce, and experiment your way through each challenge. Try different ideas, tweak your design, and discover what works. Sometimes the simplest setup wins. Sometimes the most ridiculous contraption is exactly right. A Physics Puzzle Game That Rewards Creativity Inspired by classic Rube Goldberg–style gameplay, Crazy Contraptions is all about thinking differently. Combine objects, test your ideas, and watch your physics-based puzzle solutions unfold in real time. Every puzzle is a small sandbox where logic meets imagination. Features: - Hundreds of fun and challenging physics puzzles - Build creative contraptions using simple parts - Trigger chain reactions with timing and precision - Many levels, from easy to quite tricky - Experiment freely and have fun - Relaxed, non-timed gameplay - Easy to learn, satisfying to master Solve It Your Way Try something simple. Try something clever. Or try something completely wild. Break it. Rebuild it. Improve it. Watch as everything clicks into place and your contraption finally works. Perfect For: - Fans of physics puzzle games and creative puzzle solving - Players who enjoy brain teasers and logic challenges - Creative thinkers who like experimenting - Anyone who loves chain reactions and satisfying solutions Play Anytime Whether you have a few minutes or want to dive in for hours, Crazy Contraptions is perfect for quick sessions or deep problem-solving. Think. Build. Break it. Fix it. When everything finally works... it’s beautiful chaos.

About

Alchemy Merge

Explore the world of alchemy by combining basic elements to discover hundreds of new items. Experiment with different combinations to unlock discoveries and challenge your thinking. Play at your own pace and uncover endless possibilities.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to discover new ones
  • Hundreds of unique items
  • Easy to learn, fun to master
  • Play at your own pace
  • Experiment and unlock discoveries
Features
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Start with 4 Elements. Create Everything. Discover the world of alchemy and explore endless possibilities. Combine, experiment, and unlock new items. How it works: Mix elements to create something new. Some combinations unlock discoveries — others challenge you to think differently. Endless discoveries. Hundreds of elements are waiting to be uncovered. Keep experimenting and see what you can create. Features: • Combine elements to discover new ones • Hundreds of unique items • Easy to learn, fun to master • Play at your own pace Think, test, discover. Not every combination works — and that’s part of the fun. Try new ideas, learn patterns, and unlock more over time. Begin with the basics and see how far your curiosity can take you. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/myappinfo1/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/myappinfo/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Crazy Contraptions4 screens
Alchemy Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crazy Contraptions at 100% against Alchemy Merge's 0%. Crazy Contraptions also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Alchemy Merge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Crazy Contraptions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alchemy Merge sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crazy Contraptions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Crazy Contraptions's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alchemy Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy Contraptions ships an update fortnightly, Alchemy Merge every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crazy Contraptions versus Alchemy Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy ContraptionsAlchemy Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ShworanAnton Dziahel

Customer experience

Crazy Contraptions

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alchemy Merge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crazy Contraptions

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
5 purchases

Alchemy Merge

One-time5
  • 1 Hint$0.99
  • 10 Hints$2.99
  • 30 Hints$5.99
Show 2 more
  • 60 Hints$8.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Crazy Contraptions free?
Crazy Contraptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy Merge free?
Alchemy Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crazy Contraptions or Alchemy Merge?
Crazy Contraptions is rated higher. Crazy Contraptions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Alchemy Merge averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Crazy Contraptions or Alchemy Merge have ads?
Both Crazy Contraptions and Alchemy Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crazy Contraptions or Alchemy Merge?
Crazy Contraptions ships an update fortnightly, and Alchemy Merge every 5 days. Most recently, Crazy Contraptions was updated on November 9, 2026 and Alchemy Merge on November 9, 2026.

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