Comparison

Element Merge Quest vs Alchemy Lab

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

Head to head
About

Element Merge Quest

Features
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Element Merge Quest is a lighthearted puzzle game that combines match mechanics with creative element fusion. Players clear tiles by matching elements and strategically merging them to unlock stronger combinations. Each level introduces new puzzle objectives and gradually increasing difficulty, ensuring a satisfying progression for casual players. The game features 100 procedurally generated but verified puzzle levels. Every level is automatically validated by a solver algorithm to ensure it is always possible to complete, preventing dead‑end puzzles. Players can earn up to three stars per level based on score performance and combo chains. Colorful animations, playful sound effects, and a cute visual style make the experience accessible and fun for all ages. The intuitive touch-based controls are designed specifically for mobile devices, supporting both iPhone and iPad in portrait orientation. Key Features: • Unique match and element fusion gameplay • 100 solvable puzzle levels with progressive difficulty • Combo scoring system with animated effects • Achievement badges and local leaderboard system • Cute visual style with lively animations • Offline play with local progress saving • Designed for quick casual gameplay sessions

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Element Merge Quest4 screens
Alchemy Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Element Merge Quest at none against Alchemy Lab's 2. Element Merge Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.2). 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. Alchemy Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Element Merge Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element Merge Quest ships an update every 10 days, Alchemy Lab weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Element Merge Quest versus Alchemy Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement Merge QuestAlchemy Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佩佩 邵Brandon Blaisdell

In-app purchases

None

Element Merge Quest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alchemy Lab

One-time2
  • Extra Workshop Slot$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Element Merge Quest free?
Element Merge Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy Lab free?
Alchemy Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Element Merge Quest or Alchemy Lab have ads?
Alchemy Lab shows ads; Element Merge Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Element Merge Quest or Alchemy Lab?
Element Merge Quest ships an update every 10 days, and Alchemy Lab weekly. Most recently, Element Merge Quest was updated on September 17, 2026 and Alchemy Lab on September 8, 2026.

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