Comparison

Polarity Shift vs Alchemy for Beginners

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

Head to head
About

Polarity Shift

A fast-paced puzzle game where players strategically place magnetic poles on a grid to create chain reactions, fuse energy cores into stars, and ultimately form black holes. Master magnetic mechanics and chain reactions for high scores.

Highlights
  • Unique magnetic puzzle mechanics
  • Dynamic chain reactions
  • Fuse energy cores into stars
  • Create black holes
  • Strategic risk-versus-reward gameplay
  • Special pieces including Wildcards, Locks, and Antimatter
Features
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POLARITY is a fast-paced puzzle game built around magnetic attraction, fusion, and chain reactions. Place positive and negative poles on a 7x7 grid and watch every move transform the board. Opposite charges pull together, matching charges push apart, and collisions create energy cores that can evolve into stars and eventually devastating black holes. Every placement matters. A small decision can trigger massive cascades, clear the board, and generate huge scores. FEATURES • Unique magnetic puzzle mechanics • Dynamic chain reactions and combo systems • Build energy cores into powerful stars • Create black holes that consume everything around them • Strategic risk-versus-reward gameplay • Special pieces including Wildcards, Locks, and Antimatter • Rechargeable polarity-flip ability • Smooth animations, visual effects, and satisfying feedback • Easy to learn, challenging to master • Designed for quick sessions and endless score chasing HOW TO PLAY • Choose one of three upcoming pieces • Place it on any empty cell • Trigger magnetic reactions • Fuse opposite poles into energy cores • Upgrade cores into stars • Combine stars to create black holes • Keep the board alive and chase your highest score Can you master polarity and create the ultimate chain reaction?

About

Alchemy for Beginners

Combine basic elements like fire, water, earth, and air to discover over 100 unique ingredients, mythical creatures, and cosmic anomalies. Rise from a novice to a master alchemist through addictive merge-and-discover gameplay and skill upgrades.

Highlights
  • Discover 100+ unique elements
  • Addictive merge-and-discover gameplay
  • Skill upgrades and perks
  • Detailed alchemy data book
  • Quests and mastery challenges
  • Beautiful art and effects
Features
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[TRY BEFORE YOU BUY] Try the first 10 elements to merge, experience the music, the animations, and the entire retro-pixel art style before you decide to embark on the full alchemist journey for only $4.99! One-time purchase - free update, elements, mechanics at no additional cost with regular weekly updates! Enter the mysterious laboratory of "Alchemy for Beginners"—the ultimate merge-and-discover puzzle game where you are the apprentice creator! Starting with the four basic elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—you will combine, experiment, and weave them together to discover over 160+ unique ingredients, mythical creatures, and cosmic anomalies. From simple plants and stone tools to legendary entities like the Kitsune, Phoenix, and Akupara, every combination reveals a piece of a larger universe. Do you have what it takes to rise from a novice to a legendary Alchemist? GAME FEATURES • 170+ UNIQUE ELEMENTS TO DISCOVER Mix and match to reveal everything from basic materials (Lava, Steam, Glass) to advanced tools, scientific advancements, and mythical creatures (Valkyries, Werewolves, Golems, and even Black Holes!). • ADDICTIVE MERGE-N-DISCOVER GAMEPLAY Drag, drop, and merge ingredients on the board. The simple, intuitive puzzle interface keeps the magic at your fingertips. • CHALLENGE FELLOW ALCHEMISTS LOCALLY OR GLOBALLY Connect locally or globally to race against the elements with alchemists from all over the world! • POWERFUL SKILL UPGRADES As your mastery grows, use your hard-earned gold to purchase special perks, such as enabling self-merging and discovering new founding elements. • DETAILED ALCHEMY DATA BOOK Keep track of all your recipes and completed creations. Study the elements you've unlocked and figure out what combinations you still need to find. • QUESTS & MASTERY CHALLENGES Complete quests to earn rewards, climb the ranks of alchemy, and unlock legendary titles like "God's Apprentice," "Mythical Tamer," and "Gods' Favorite Child." • BEAUTIFUL ART & EFFECTS Enjoy responsive, eye-catching animated backdrops, premium particle effects, and sound design that make every single discovery feel like a true magic spell. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of organic creation, tame mythical beasts, and master the elements? Download "Alchemy for Beginners" today and start your journey!

Screenshots

Polarity Shift4 screens
Alchemy for Beginners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polarity Shift at none against Alchemy for Beginners's 1. Alchemy for Beginners's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 for Beginners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polarity Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polarity Shift ships an update every 2 weeks, Alchemy for Beginners weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Polarity Shift versus Alchemy for Beginners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolarity ShiftAlchemy for Beginners
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB527 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMustafa MadenPrince Arora

Customer experience

Polarity Shift

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alchemy for Beginners

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative22.6%

In-app purchases

None

Polarity Shift

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alchemy for Beginners

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Polarity Shift free?
Polarity Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy for Beginners free?
Alchemy for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polarity Shift or Alchemy for Beginners have ads?
Polarity Shift shows ads; Alchemy for Beginners does not.
Which is updated more often, Polarity Shift or Alchemy for Beginners?
Polarity Shift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alchemy for Beginners weekly. Most recently, Polarity Shift was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alchemy for Beginners on October 31, 2026.

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