Comparison

Alchemy for Beginners vs QuadLoom

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

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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!

About

QuadLoom

Features
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4 in a row goes beyond a flat board. In QuadLoom, pieces stack into columns on a 5×5×5 board. Choose a column, place a piece, and be the first to make a straight line of 4. A winning line can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across several layers. Swipe to rotate the board, spot threats from different angles, and build combinations your opponent notices one move too late. 30 CAMPAIGN LEVELS Face bots with different playing styles. Learn the opening moves, then work your way to the final chapter, where every layer matters. ONLINE MATCHES AND FRIENDS Find an opponent for a ranked match or create a private room for two or three players. Invite friends, play rematches, and climb the leaderboard. TWO PLAYERS, ONE DEVICE Take turns on the same screen in local play. TWO VISUAL THEMES Choose the graphite tabletop with vivid pieces or the warm wooden theme. Change the look, keep the same rules. MATCH HISTORY AND REPLAYS Revisit completed matches and step through moves to find ideas for your next game. A step-by-step tutorial introduces stacking, board rotation, and spatial diagonals. The interface is available in English and Russian.

Screenshots

Alchemy for Beginners4 screens
QuadLoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuadLoom at none against Alchemy for Beginners's 1. QuadLoom also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Alchemy for Beginners's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. QuadLoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemy for Beginners ships an update weekly, QuadLoom daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Alchemy for Beginners versus QuadLoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy for BeginnersQuadLoom
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrince AroraMaksim Gurev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alchemy for Beginners

One-time1
  • Full Game$4.99
None

QuadLoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alchemy for Beginners free?
Alchemy for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuadLoom free?
QuadLoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alchemy for Beginners or QuadLoom have ads?
QuadLoom shows ads; Alchemy for Beginners does not.
Which is updated more often, Alchemy for Beginners or QuadLoom?
Alchemy for Beginners ships an update weekly, and QuadLoom daily. Most recently, Alchemy for Beginners was updated on October 29, 2026 and QuadLoom on October 29, 2026.

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