Comparison

AlchemyMix vs Zen Element Craft

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

Head to head
About

AlchemyMix

Explore a puzzle sandbox where combining elements unlocks new discoveries and real-world knowledge. Learn about science, mythology, and culture through engaging gameplay. Play offline with no timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to discover new ones
  • Unlock 91 elements across 5 tiers
  • Learn real-world science, mythology, and culture
  • Offline gameplay
  • Hint system
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Combine. Discover. Create. Learn. AlchemyMix is a discovery-based puzzle sandbox with a twist — every element you unlock teaches you something true about the real world. Start with four primal ingredients: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. Combine any two to see what emerges. Unlock 91 elements across 5 tiers, from the basic to the legendary — and tap any of them to read the science, mythology, or cultural history behind it. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Every element has an educational detail card: - Real substances (water, glass, diamond, electricity) get factual chemistry, physics, and biology - Natural phenomena (volcano, storm, ocean) explain the geology and meteorology - Mythical elements (dragon, unicorn, phoenix) trace folklore across cultures - Abstract concepts (love, life, magic) bring in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience Discover that water expands when it freezes. That honey in ancient Egyptian tombs is still edible. That Welsh, Bhutanese, and Chinese traditions all feature dragons on their flags. That oxytocin is released when you hug someone. HOW IT WORKS - Tap any two discovered elements to combine them - New combinations unlock new elements and score points - Higher-tier discoveries are worth more - Use up to 7 hints per game if you get stuck - Track your collection across 5 tiers: Basic, Simple, Intermediate, Advanced, Rare WHAT YOU GET - 91 hand-curated elements with real-world educational content - Clean, quiet, contemplative gameplay - no timers, no pressure - Hint system for when you're stuck - Per-game score tracking with personal best - Beautiful emerald & gold theme - Works completely offline THE IMPORTANT STUFF - Free to try: Play 3 full games before deciding - Earn more free games by voting on polls or sharing with friends - Just $0.99 to unlock unlimited play - Zero ads. None. Not now, not ever. - Works completely offline - No account required AlchemyMix was built for curious minds - people who like to read the plaque next to the exhibit, who watch the credits scroll, who look up words they don't know. If that's you, welcome. From Zafronix - quality indie games with no ads and no tracking.

About

Zen Element Craft

Features
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A calm element-crafting puzzle game inspired by Zen aesthetics. Start with fire, water, earth, and air, then combine materials to discover new ones. Every discovery is saved in your encyclopedia, where you can revisit recipes and descriptions anytime. With gentle visuals and relaxing music, Zen Element Craft offers a quiet crafting experience you can enjoy at your own pace.

Screenshots

AlchemyMix2 screens
Zen Element Craft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Element Craft at none against AlchemyMix's 1. Zen Element Craft also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). AlchemyMix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. AlchemyMix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zen Element Craft asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlchemyMix ships an update every 3 weeks, Zen Element Craft every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
AlchemyMix versus Zen Element Craft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemyMixZen Element Craft
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZAFRONIX LLC7tomatoes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlchemyMix

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Play$0.99
None

Zen Element Craft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlchemyMix free?
AlchemyMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Element Craft free?
Zen Element Craft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlchemyMix or Zen Element Craft have ads?
Zen Element Craft shows ads; AlchemyMix does not.
Which is updated more often, AlchemyMix or Zen Element Craft?
AlchemyMix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zen Element Craft every 2 days. Most recently, AlchemyMix was updated on September 30, 2026 and Zen Element Craft on September 30, 2026.

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