Equation Match vs magicAlchemy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Equation Match
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Equation Match is a 60-second arithmetic puzzle. Each round shows you four equation cards — for example "3 + 4 = 7" and "5 + 2 = 8". Exactly ONE of them is a true statement; the others look right at a glance but fail basic arithmetic. Find the truth. Tap it. Move to the next round. Stay sharp for the full sixty seconds. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Pure mental math. No timers-as-luck, no power-ups, no pay-to-win. Every point comes from reading equations correctly, fast. Beat a personal best by thinking sharper — not by spending money. • Built on a real cognitive science foundation. The difficulty curve is grounded in published research on math anxiety (Ashcraft & Moore, 2009) and flow-state learning (Boaler, 2015). Every difficulty tier was hand-tuned and playtested with real students. We did not ship random equations. • Calming by design. There is no streak-loss notification, no public shame, no daily login loop. The round is a clean 60 seconds. • 50+ difficulty tiers, replayable. Levels get harder as the numbers grow and the operations mix. There is a leaderboard for your fastest rounds. • Offline-first. The game runs on a plane, on the subway, in a country with no data plan. All rounds are bundled. HOW TO PLAY 1. The round starts. You have 60 seconds. (Your very first round is a practice round with no timer.) 2. Four equation cards appear on screen. Read each one. Exactly one is a true mathematical statement. 3. Tap the true equation. The other three are wrong — they look right but fail basic arithmetic. Trust yourself. 4. A new round appears instantly. Combo bonuses start at 5 in a row (+50) and 10 in a row (+200). 5. Use a coin to ask for a hint, replay a round, or revive after a wrong tap. 6. The round ends at 60 seconds or after three wrong taps. Your score is saved. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most "math games" on the App Store are dressed-up flash cards or timed multiplication drills. Equation Match is a focus game: can you read four equations at once and pick the one that holds up? The mechanic is closer to chess puzzles or Go problems than to flash cards. The game rewards pattern recognition, not reflexes. We chose a 60-second round, not a per-question timer, because research on flow state (Csikszentmihalyi) and math anxiety (Ashcraft & Moore, 2009) shows that constant time pressure increases anxiety without improving learning outcomes. One round = one focus window = one calm breath. We hand-tuned 50 difficulty tiers, not 50 random decks. Each tier adds specific cognitive load: bigger numbers, mixed operations, or both. You can feel the difficulty move; you can also feel the satisfaction of a tier mastered. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Adults who want a calm five-minute mental workout during a coffee break. • Students looking for arithmetic practice that does not feel like homework. • Older players who enjoy Sudoku, Kakuro, or nonogram-style logic games and want something fresh. • Anyone recovering from math anxiety. The game has no streak-loss notifications, no public shaming, no comparison to other players. ACCESSIBILITY • VoiceOver-friendly: every equation card and combo bonus is announced. • High-contrast color theme available in Settings. • Sound effects can be turned off independently of music. • Difficulty is genuinely progressive: tiers 1-5 are approachable, tiers 40+ will take a real think.
magicAlchemy
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Become the Ultimate Alchemist in Magic Alchemy: Potion Master! Step into a world of mystery and magic where your skills as a Potion Master will be put to the test. In this enchanting connect-style puzzle game, you must master the ancient art of the Soul Link to stabilize a volatile cauldron and brew powerful elixirs. MASTER THE SOUL LINK Your goal is simple but challenging: connect two identical mystical materials with a path of no more than two turns. Clear the board before the cauldron's energy destabilizes! Every successful link restores stability, but beware—as the reaction intensifies through the phases of Smelting and Crystallization, the energy decays faster than ever. UPGRADE YOUR LABORATORY Earn Gold from your successful experiments and invest it back into your Lab. Enhance your alchemical prowess with powerful upgrades: •Purity Boost: Increase your gold yield for every match. •Magic Stabilizer: Restore more energy with every link you form. •Eternal Flame: Permanently slow down energy decay for longer experiments. •Auto-Grinder: Generate gold passively while you focus on your craft. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION Discover rare and mystical materials like the legendary Sage Stone, Mandrake roots, and Dragon Scales. Each discovery is recorded in your Alchemical Handbook, complete with lore and mystical properties. Can you find them all? KEY FEATURES: •Addictive Gameplay: A fresh take on the classic Onet/Connect-2 puzzle mechanic with a magical twist. •Strategic Progression: Choose your lab upgrades wisely to survive higher, more rewarding phases. •Stunning Alchemical Theme: Immerse yourself in a beautiful world of potions, cauldrons, and mystical items. •Relaxing yet Challenging: The perfect brain teaser for a quick break or a deep strategic session. •Offline Play: No internet? No problem. Brew potions anytime, anywhere. Download Magic Alchemy: Potion Master today and start your journey toward alchemical mastery!
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Verdict
Equation Match and magicAlchemy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Equation Match | magicAlchemy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eronv Plame | Yuval Phlor |
In-app purchases
Equation Match
No in-app purchases
magicAlchemy
No in-app purchases






