Alchemora vs Alchemy Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alchemora
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Start with the basic elements and discover how the world was created. In Alchemora, you combine elements to unlock inventions, technologies, and ideas that shaped human civilization. Experiment with combinations, make new discoveries, and evolve through 10 eras of human history — from the earliest sparks of life to advanced cosmic civilizations. If you love alchemy games, element combination games, crafting puzzles, and discovery games, Alchemora offers a relaxing yet deeply rewarding experience where curiosity leads to progress. Start with five basic elements — Human, Nature, Stone, Fire, and Water — and experiment to create new materials, tools, technologies, and inventions. Every successful combination unlocks new possibilities and expands your discovery tree. With 560+ elements to find, the journey never gets old. Watch civilization evolve as you unlock discoveries across 10 historical eras: Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial, Modern, Digital, AI, Posthuman, and Cosmic. Each era introduces new elements, ideas, and inventions that push humanity forward. Experiment freely with different combinations to unlock new items. Some discoveries are intuitive, others require creativity and outside-the-box thinking. The satisfaction of finding a rare combination never gets old. Alchemora is easy to pick up but endlessly satisfying to explore. Combine elements, unlock discoveries, and enjoy a calm progression system designed for curious minds of all ages. Earn XP, level up, unlock unique avatars, and complete daily tasks to earn coins. Use coins to reveal hints when you get stuck. The more you play, the more you discover. Play in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Ukrainian — with native-quality translations. Three visual themes, hand-crafted icons, smooth haptic feedback, and full offline support. Play anywhere, anytime. Features at a Glance - 560+ elements to combine and discover - 10 eras of human civilization - Daily tasks, achievements & leveling system - Smart hint system with coins - 6 languages supported - Offline play — no Wi-Fi needed - Clean, intuitive interface - Perfect for fans of alchemy, crafting, and discovery games In Alchemora, every combination tells part of the story of civilization. Start with the elements. Discover the inventions. Build the history of humanity.
Alchemy Lab
Combine elements like fire and water to discover new ones in this relaxing puzzle game. Experiment with over 60 elements and 100 recipes in a pressure-free environment. Unlock a hidden workshop and track your progress in a cozy creative space.
- Combine elements to discover new ones
- Over 60 elements to uncover
- 100+ recipes with multiple paths
- Unlockable hidden workshop
- Tinkerer's Journal for progress tracking
- Ambient sound and gentle haptics
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What happens when fire meets water? Something new. Alchemy Lab is a cozy discovery game where you combine elements to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface. Start with four: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air - and experiment your way into a world that expands with every discovery. No timers. No pressure. No wrong answers. Just a warm workbench… and your curiosity. HOW IT WORKS Pick two elements. Place them on the workbench. Tap Combine. If something new emerges, you’ve made a discovery. If not, the workbench gently encourages you to keep exploring. Every discovery expands your collection and opens new paths forward. Some combinations feel obvious. Others reveal themselves slowly. The best ones feel like you found them, not followed them. WHAT YOU’LL FIND • 60+ elements to uncover across evolving tiers • 100+ recipes with multiple paths to discovery • A hidden workshop that unlocks as you go deeper • Timed transmutation for rare, higher-tier elements • A Tinkerer’s Journal to track your progress • Flavor text that gives each element its own voice • Gentle haptics and animations that make every interaction feel satisfying • Ambient sound that deepens as your journey unfolds DESIGNED TO FEEL GOOD Alchemy Lab isn’t a race. It’s a place. A quiet, creative space where ideas come together and small moments of discovery feel meaningful. There’s no punishment for trying something new. No pressure to optimize your path. Just a system that rewards curiosity… and waits patiently for your next idea. BUILT FOR DISCOVERY Some players think logically. Some experiment freely. Alchemy Lab supports both. Multiple recipes can lead to the same result, so there’s no single “correct” path. Your journey unfolds in your own way, shaped by the choices you make along the way. MORE TO COME There is more to this place. New elements, recipes, and systems are already in development. Complete the current collection to catch a glimpse of what’s being crafted next. Built with care by a solo developer at Forgebound Labs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alchemy Lab at weekly against Alchemora's every 3 weeks. Alchemora's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Alchemora sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alchemora ships an update every 3 weeks, Alchemy Lab weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Alchemora | Alchemy Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Pavlenko | Brandon Blaisdell |
In-app purchases
Alchemora
- Starter Pack$0.49
- Explorer Pack$0.99
- Master Pack$1.99
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- Posthuman Era$1.99
- Cosmic Era$2.99
- Prehistoric World$3.99
- Arcane World$3.99
Alchemy Lab
- Extra Workshop Slot$1.99
- Remove Ads$4.99






