Comparison

AlchemyMix vs Alchemy

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

Alchemy

Combine elements to discover new ones and build a world, from basic concepts to outer space. Features multiple game modes, including a 1v1 duel for competitive play. Offers educational facts with each combination.

Highlights
  • Element combination and discovery
  • World building
  • Educational facts
  • Multiple game levels
  • 1v1 duel mode
  • Offline play
Features
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What happens if you combine fire and water? Combine them and find out. In Alchemy, two elements create a third. Out of air, earth, fire and water grows a whole world, from the first wave to outer space. Every combination comes with a fact. SIX LEVELS • ABC of Alchemy: for the youngest players • Young Alchemist: the building blocks of the world • Belka and Strelka: build a rocket and fly to orbit • Desert Island: survive and build a ship to sail home • Adventure Seeker: for those who study the world • Advanced Explorer: recipes with three, four and five ingredients 1V1 DUEL You and your opponent get the same elements. Whoever completes the recipe first wins. Win, level up and unlock new maps. Challenge your friends to a duel. 5,000 elements and 10,000 recipes. No internet needed.

Screenshots

AlchemyMix2 screens
Alchemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alchemy at every 3 days against AlchemyMix's every 3 weeks. Alchemy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Alchemy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AlchemyMix against 5.0 for Alchemy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlchemyMix ships an update every 3 weeks, Alchemy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AlchemyMix versus Alchemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemyMixAlchemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB295 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZAFRONIX LLCIlya Manenkov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlchemyMix

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Play$0.99
5 purchases

Alchemy

One-time5
  • 30 Artifacts$2.99
  • Impossible Post$2.99
  • Behind the Wonder$2.99
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  • 120 Artifacts$9.99
  • 400 Artifacts$29.99

Questions

Is AlchemyMix free?
AlchemyMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy free?
Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlchemyMix or Alchemy?
AlchemyMix and Alchemy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AlchemyMix or Alchemy have ads?
Neither AlchemyMix nor Alchemy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlchemyMix or Alchemy?
AlchemyMix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alchemy every 3 days. Most recently, AlchemyMix was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alchemy on October 28, 2026.

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