# Alchemist's Engine vs Quiet Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Alchemist's Engine at 5.0 against Quiet Lab's 1.0. Alchemist's Engine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Quiet Lab's advantage is chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiet Lab sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Alchemist's Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alchemist's Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemist's Engine has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alchemist's Engine ships an update every 4 days, Quiet Lab every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemist's Engine | Quiet Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-engine/id6804922440/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-lab-dj-beat-maker/id6812700351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 8 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.7** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804922442) | [SYNAPPS AI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839176304) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemist's Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-engine/id6804922440)

Tend to a dormant engine in a ruined world by gathering fuel, crafting resources, and researching upgrades. Forge golems to assist in your tasks as you explore a labyrinthine mine and uncover a forgotten story.

**Highlights:** Feed and stoke the engine, Merge sparks on an alchemical table, Forge and upgrade golems, Research forgotten techniques, Explore a seeded labyrinth, Unravel the story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quiet Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-lab-dj-beat-maker/id6812700351)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Music, #54 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Learn to create electronic music and DJ sets with interactive lessons and a virtual studio. Explore various genres, build your own tracks using custom sounds, and even play along with classic piano pieces.

**Highlights:** Interactive DJ lessons, Virtual music studio, Custom sound recording, Multiple music genres, Classic piano playback, Simulations mode

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything on Quiet Lab, weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Credit to Purchase Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Simulations Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| DJ Beat Maker | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piano Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everything in Quiet Lab | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Simulations | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piano Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| DJ Beat Maker | $19.99 | one-time |
| Everything in Quiet Lab | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemist's Engine free?

Alchemist's Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quiet Lab free?

Quiet Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alchemist's Engine or Quiet Lab?

Alchemist's Engine is rated higher. Alchemist's Engine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Quiet Lab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alchemist's Engine or Quiet Lab have ads?

Both Alchemist's Engine and Quiet Lab show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alchemist's Engine or Quiet Lab?

Alchemist's Engine ships an update every 4 days, and Quiet Lab every 3 days. Most recently, Alchemist's Engine was updated on October 31, 2026 and Quiet Lab on November 1, 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.*