Comparison

Liquid Alchemy vs Smart Bird Branch Sort

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

Head to head
About

Liquid Alchemy

Features
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Liquid Alchemy is a logic-driven puzzle game that expands the classic liquid-sorting formula with new experimental rules. Your goal is simple: sort every liquid by color. But in this laboratory, temperature matters as much as color. Some layers are frozen, blocking everything beneath them. Some are heated and can melt ice—but use heat carelessly and you may run out of options. Every move changes the state of the puzzle. A small mistake can create an irreversible dead end, so planning ahead is everything. There are no timers, no scores, and no pressure to act fast. This is a calm, thoughtful game about foresight, problem-solving, and understanding how systems interact. As you progress, the puzzles gradually introduce: • More colors and tighter space • Heat and ice interactions that reshape the board • Increasing layer depth that demands long-term planning Later levels are built for players who enjoy difficult, deliberate challenges where every decision matters. Features • Strategic liquid-sorting gameplay with heat and ice mechanics • Carefully designed puzzles with steadily increasing complexity • Calm, minimalist, laboratory-inspired visual style • Fully playable offline • Optional rewarded ads for extra undos and hints • No account, no login, no personal data collection Liquid Alchemy is for players who enjoy quiet, logical problem-solving—and aren’t afraid of a real challenge. Think carefully. Experiment wisely. Find the perfect flow.

About

Smart Bird Branch Sort

A relaxing sorting game where you help birds find their correct nests by matching color, size, or pattern. Enjoy a therapeutic organization experience with soft animations and soothing sounds. Levels increase in difficulty with special elements for added enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Bird sorting by color, size, or pattern
  • Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Special elements for enhanced experience
  • Soft animations and soothing sound effects
  • Stress-relieving organization
Features
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This is a relaxing and therapeutic organization and sorting game. Birds are scattered throughout the forest, and you need to return them to their correct nests according to color, size, or pattern. Drag, swap, and sort to help each bird find its home. Levels gradually increase in difficulty, and special elements will appear, bringing a more enjoyable organization experience. Soft animations and soothing sound effects allow you to relax and unwind while organizing in a calming atmosphere. If you enjoy refreshing, stress-relieving, and organizational games, give it a try

Screenshots

Liquid Alchemy4 screens
Smart Bird Branch Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Alchemy at none against Smart Bird Branch Sort's 10. Liquid Alchemy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Smart Bird Branch Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Liquid Alchemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liquid Alchemy ships an update every 5 days, Smart Bird Branch Sort every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Liquid Alchemy versus Smart Bird Branch Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiquid AlchemySmart Bird Branch Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB320 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLei JiaShenzhen Shanglu Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Liquid Alchemy

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Smart Bird Branch Sort

One-time10
  • Energy heart$0.99
  • coins 1$1.99
  • add branch 1$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Bird egg$1.99
  • coins 2$2.99
  • perfect gift$4.99
  • level rewards$4.99
  • diamond pack 1$9.99
  • skin$9.99
  • Platinum vip$14.99

Questions

Is Liquid Alchemy free?
Liquid Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Bird Branch Sort free?
Smart Bird Branch Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liquid Alchemy or Smart Bird Branch Sort have ads?
Smart Bird Branch Sort shows ads; Liquid Alchemy does not.
Which is updated more often, Liquid Alchemy or Smart Bird Branch Sort?
Liquid Alchemy ships an update every 5 days, and Smart Bird Branch Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Liquid Alchemy was updated on November 9, 2026 and Smart Bird Branch Sort on November 13, 2026.

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