Comparison

Space Alchemy vs Genso

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

Head to head
About

Space Alchemy

Features
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What happens when you combine Fire and Earth? What about Lightning and Glass? Welcome to Space Alchemy — the addictive cosmic crafting game where you start with just four elements and unlock an entire universe of discovery. Fire, Water, Earth, Air. These are your building blocks. Everything else? That's up to you. Drag, drop, and merge elements together to create something brand new. Discover Steam, Lightning, Lava, Forests, Stars, Galaxies, and hundreds more — each combination is a mystery waiting to be solved. Can you unlock them all? SIMPLE TO LEARN. IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN. The rules are effortless: combine two elements to create a new one. But the deeper you go, the more creative you'll need to get. Every level challenges you with a target element to forge — figure out the recipe and advance through an ever-expanding cosmos of discovery. HUNDREDS OF ELEMENTS TO DISCOVER From the everyday to the extraordinary — craft Clouds from Water and Air, forge Diamonds from Stone and Energy, and create Galaxies from colliding Stars. With hundreds of unique elements, there's always something new around the corner. 10 GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS Push yourself to the limit. Can you pull off 7 combos in a row? Discover 5 elements in under a minute? Complete a level without using a single hint? From Alchemy Addict to Philosopher's Stone — prove you're the ultimate alchemist. ENDLESS LEVELS Start with the basics and work your way up through hundreds of handcrafted and procedurally generated levels. There's no finish line — just an infinite universe of elements waiting to be forged. GORGEOUS COSMIC DESIGN Immerse yourself in a stunning space-themed world with beautiful particle effects, smooth animations, and satisfying haptic feedback. Every merge feels magical. KEY FEATURES: • Start with 4 base elements — discover hundreds more • Intuitive drag-and-drop merging gameplay • Hundreds of levels to master • 10 Game Center achievements to unlock • Combo system — chain successful merges for streaks • Hint system when you're stuck • Beautiful cosmic visuals and animations • Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback • No internet required — play anywhere, anytime The cosmos is yours to create. How far will you go? Download Space Alchemy now and start forging the universe.

About

Genso

Features
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Genso is an element synthesis simulator where you combine chemical elements to create new substances. Drag elements from the periodic table palette onto the canvas, bring them close together, and watch chemical reactions happen! Discover over 150 substances including water (H₂O), table salt (NaCl), rust (Fe₂O₃), and many more. Features: • 41 elements from the periodic table • 151 synthesis recipes based on real chemistry • Intuitive drag & drop interface • Discovery encyclopedia to track your progress • Beautiful particle effects for reactions • Works offline How to play: 1. Long-press or swipe an element from the palette to the canvas 2. Place elements near each other to trigger reactions 3. Discover all 151 substances and complete your encyclopedia! Perfect for chemistry enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the elements that make up our world.

Screenshots

Space Alchemy4 screens
Genso3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genso at none against Space Alchemy's 5. Space Alchemy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Space Alchemy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Genso asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Alchemy ships an update every 2 weeks, Genso every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Space Alchemy versus Genso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace AlchemyGenso
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFezhans LimitedMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Space Alchemy

One-time5
  • Spark Pack$0.99
  • Crystal Pack$2.99
  • Nova Pack$7.99
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  • Galaxy Pack$9.99
  • Universe Pack$19.99
None

Genso

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Alchemy free?
Space Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genso free?
Genso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Alchemy or Genso have ads?
Genso shows ads; Space Alchemy does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Alchemy or Genso?
Space Alchemy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Genso every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Alchemy was updated on October 13, 2026 and Genso on October 10, 2026.

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