Comparison

Craftinity 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

Craftinity

Features
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Start with Water, Fire, Earth and Air — merge, discover, and build an entire universe! Craftinity is an element-crafting game packed with tens of thousands of meaningful combinations. Combine two elements and discover something new. Brick + Cement = Building, Flour + Sugar = Cake, Fire + Fortress = Dragon… thousands of sensible, surprising recipes await — and every target can be reached in several different ways, so you're never stuck. • Target Mode: race to craft the given word and beat your best time • Discovery: experiment freely and fill your collection • Multiplayer: race against friends • Recipe Book: see how everything is made • Dark mode, haptics, and fully offline play Works without internet. Genuinely multilingual — natural names in every language, reviewed one by one. There's no limit to your imagination. Make your first discovery! Privacy Policy: https://craftinity.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 $3.99! 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 • 160+ 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

Craftinity4 screens
Alchemy for Beginners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alchemy for Beginners at none against Craftinity's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Craftinity sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Alchemy for Beginners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craftinity ships an update every 10 days, Alchemy for Beginners weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Craftinity versus Alchemy for Beginners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftinityAlchemy for Beginners
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB506 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILAYDA ALPAYPrince Arora

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Craftinity

Subscriptions1
  • Craftinity Plus$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Alchemy for Beginners

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Craftinity free?
Craftinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy for Beginners free?
Alchemy for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Craftinity or Alchemy for Beginners have ads?
Craftinity shows ads; Alchemy for Beginners does not.
Which is updated more often, Craftinity or Alchemy for Beginners?
Craftinity ships an update every 10 days, and Alchemy for Beginners weekly. Most recently, Craftinity was updated on September 29, 2026 and Alchemy for Beginners on September 30, 2026.

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