# Doodle Devil™ Alchemy vs Oceans Board Game

The clearest difference is rating: Oceans Board Game at 4.6 against Doodle Devil™ Alchemy's 2.8. Oceans Board Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Oceans Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oceans Board Game has 598 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 51% of Oceans Board Game's.

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, Oceans Board Game every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Devil™ Alchemy | Oceans Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil-alchemy/id704465091/reviews) | **[4.6 (598 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceans-board-game/id1504190935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **598** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **51.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [North Star Digital Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781946025) |

## 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


### Oceans Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceans-board-game/id1504190935)

Explore a vast underwater world where survival hinges on adaptation. Discover mysterious traits and face bizarre creatures in this digital adaptation of a popular board game. Play for free or unlock the complete game for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Underwater exploration, Adaptation mechanics, Deck building, Strategy gameplay, Multiplayer modes, Scenario challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep Pack 1, Pass and Play | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Discounted | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Discounted | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Discounted | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiplayer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Deck and Hard AI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Engaging strategic depth
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Small text and UI elements on mobile
- 🔄 Unstable after updates
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
- 🕹️ Limited multiplayer options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchased content
- Cards not functioning as intended
- Game freezing during late-game phases
- Inconsistent save/load behavior
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add more AI difficulty levels
- Implement online multiplayer
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Increase card variety and depth
- Provide better accessibility options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Devil™ Alchemy free?

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

### Is Oceans Board Game free?

Oceans Board Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Oceans Board Game?

Oceans Board Game is rated higher. Doodle Devil™ Alchemy averages 2.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Oceans Board Game averages 4.6 from 598 ratings.

### Do Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Oceans Board Game have ads?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy shows ads; Oceans Board Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Oceans Board Game?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, and Oceans Board Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Oceans Board Game on October 21, 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.*