# Trust the System vs Wandering Alchemist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trust the System at none against Wandering Alchemist's 4. Trust the System also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Wandering Alchemist's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wandering Alchemist sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Trust the System asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trust the System against 5.0 for Wandering Alchemist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trust the System has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trust the System ships an update every 4 days, Wandering Alchemist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trust the System | Wandering Alchemist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trust-the-system/id6769501773/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wandering-alchemist/id6798869918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soliles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860952645) | [Andreas Friedle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798869920) |

## What reviewers say

### Trust the System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trust-the-system/id6769501773)

Stamp papers to earn points and coins, then spend them to explore forbidden areas and uncover the truth behind your job. This ad-free, offline game features deep stamping mechanics and hand-drawn pixel art.

**Highlights:** Deep stamping mechanics, Explore forbidden corridors, Uncover a dark reality, Hand-drawn pixel art, 100% Ad-Free, Playable offline

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wandering Alchemist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wandering-alchemist/id6798869918)

Explore your neighborhood as an alchemist, collecting resources to brew potions and decorate your surroundings. This free, offline RPG requires no internet and respects your privacy, with only an optional tip to support development.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for real-world walks, Procedural game world, Potion brewing and merchant requests, Neighborhood decoration, Fully offline gameplay, Zero data usage

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the Developer | $1.00 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $2.00 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $5.00 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $10.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trust the System free?

Trust the System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wandering Alchemist free?

Wandering Alchemist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trust the System or Wandering Alchemist?

Trust the System and Wandering Alchemist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Trust the System or Wandering Alchemist have ads?

Neither Trust the System nor Wandering Alchemist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trust the System or Wandering Alchemist?

Trust the System ships an update every 4 days, and Wandering Alchemist daily. Most recently, Trust the System was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wandering Alchemist on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*