# Doodle Creatures™ vs Little Alchemy 2

The clearest difference is price: Little Alchemy 2 at Free against Doodle Creatures™'s $1.99. Little Alchemy 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (77% vs 39%). Doodle Creatures™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download; Doodle Creatures™ costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Creatures™ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Little Alchemy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Alchemy 2 has 11K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Doodle Creatures™'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Little Alchemy 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Creatures™ | Little Alchemy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures/id839721556/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | #156 |
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Creatures™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures/id839721556)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Combine different animal DNA to create hundreds of unique and fantastic creatures. Play doctor to scan animal DNA, mix traits, and build your own genetic laboratory to expand your creature universe. This all-ages adventure offers clever quests and educational gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine animal DNA to create creatures, Scan animal DNA and mix traits, Build and upgrade genetic laboratory, Hundreds of unique creature combinations, Clever quests and puzzles, Kid-friendly and educational gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 200 pills | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 450 pills | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 pills | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 pills | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 pills | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 pills | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite pills | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Good graphics
- 💡 Interesting combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-play mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Ads in a paid app
- 💰 Time-consuming timers
- 💰 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Combinations not working
- Black screen issues
- Mutant tanks not producing genes
- Ads not giving rewards

**Requested features**

- Add more puzzles
- Add more content/updates
- Fix broken combinations
- Improve English translation
- Add skins for interface


### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create new items, Discover a vast library of items, Vibrant art style, Original soundtrack, In-game encyclopedia, Explore item connections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever combinations
- 🎨 Nice designs
- 🧠 Educational and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
- 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
- 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
- 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets randomly
- Purchased content disappears
- Scrolling issues
- Certain combinations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more items and combinations
- Improve hint system
- Add ability to save/restore progress
- Organize items into categories
- Add more fantasy/creative elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Creatures™ free?

Doodle Creatures™ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Creatures™ or Little Alchemy 2?

Little Alchemy 2 is rated higher. Doodle Creatures™ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Doodle Creatures™ or Little Alchemy 2 have ads?

Little Alchemy 2 shows ads; Doodle Creatures™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Creatures™ or Little Alchemy 2?

Doodle Creatures™ ships an update every 4 months, and Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle Creatures™ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Little Alchemy 2 on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Creatures™ or Little Alchemy 2?

Doodle Creatures™ currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and Little Alchemy 2 at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*