# Doodle Devil™ Alchemy vs Card Thief

The clearest difference is rating: Card Thief at 4.7 against Doodle Devil™ Alchemy's 2.8. Card Thief also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 40%) and ratings volume (981 vs 90). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Devil™ Alchemy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Card Thief sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Thief has 981 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Doodle Devil™ Alchemy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Card Thief's.

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, Card Thief every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Devil™ Alchemy | Card Thief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil-alchemy/id704465091/reviews) | **[4.7 (981 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-thief/id1186226470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **981** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Devil™ Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil-alchemy/id704465091)

Combine elements to create a universe of dark desires and discover the seven deadly sins. This puzzle game offers addictive gameplay with an evil twist, allowing you to create demons, beasts, and more. Engage in a new demon battle card game and explore various gameplay modes.

**Highlights:** Element combination for creation, Discover seven deadly sins, Create demons, beasts, zombies, Demon Battle Card Game, New "Devil Slots" gameplay, Intuitive one-click gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 450 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay concept
- 💡 Addictive nature
- ✨ Creative element combinations
- 😊 Enjoyable for some users
- 🚀 Fast gameplay (when not interrupted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overwhelming ads
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- ⏳ Long ad durations
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 📉 Decline in quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Game crashes frequently
- Keeps crashing
- Crashes every few seconds
- Cites out while playing

**Requested features**

- Make Divine Glow free
- Remove ads or offer ad-free option at reasonable price
- Add a simulator part with created elements
- More content in the free version
- Fix bugged achievements


### Card Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-thief/id1186226470)

A solitaire-style stealth game where you play as a master thief. Sneak through darkness, steal treasure, and escape without getting caught. It offers deep strategy and roguelike replayability in short, engaging sessions.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style stealth gameplay, 4 unique heists, Unlockable equipment cards, Hireable thieves with special rules, Mini deck-building mechanics, Daily Heist mode with leaderboards, Roguelike replayability, Offline play

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Card Thief | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and unique stealth mechanics
- 👍 Very fun for offline gaming
- 👍 New favorite card game
- 👍 Creative and addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ What is the goal?
- 🐛 Issueee
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Crashes on load
- 🐛 Cannot select path

**Reported bugs**

- Crystals which you can get when playing are useless
- Notch covers game information on iPhone X+
- Ads error prevents chest opening
- Hideout heists have unrealistically high scores
- Can't open hideout, game crashes

**Requested features**

- More enemies or traps to deal with
- More equipment to try out
- 4x4 layout rather than 3x3
- Endless mode
- Multiplayer compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Devil™ Alchemy free?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Card Thief free?

Card Thief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Card Thief?

Card Thief is rated higher. Doodle Devil™ Alchemy averages 2.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Card Thief averages 4.7 from 981 ratings.

### Do Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Card Thief have ads?

Both Doodle Devil™ Alchemy and Card Thief show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Card Thief?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, and Card Thief every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy was updated on August 15, 2026 and Card Thief on September 26, 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.*