# Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD vs Hexapolis

The clearest difference is rating: Hexapolis at 4.6 against Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD's 2.9. Hexapolis also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 35). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hexapolis sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hexapolis holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexapolis has 2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD's written reviews are positive against 34% of Hexapolis's.

Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD ships an update every 14 months, Hexapolis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD | Hexapolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures-alchemy-hd/id895489219/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **33.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [NOXGAMES s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/860010783) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-creatures-alchemy-hd/id895489219)

Combine different animal DNA to create hundreds of unique creatures. Build and upgrade a genetic laboratory to expand your creature universe. This game offers puzzles and quests for all ages.

**Highlights:** Create hundreds of unique creatures, Combine animal DNA, Build and upgrade genetic laboratory, Puzzles for all ages, Clever quests, Educational gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| A pack of DNA pills | $3.99 | one-time |
| A pile of DNA pills | $9.99 | one-time |
| A bag of DNA pills | $24.99 | one-time |
| A box of DNA pills | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite DNA pills! | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hexapolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448)

Build a small village into a thriving kingdom in this turn-based strategy game. Expand your territory, construct buildings, train armies, and research technologies to conquer rivals and achieve victory. Enjoy stylized graphics and a map editor for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Kingdom building and expansion, Army training and technology research, 4X gameplay: explore, expand, exploit, exterminate, New factions and heroes, Map editor for custom boards, Low-poly graphics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP access - become the king | $9.99 | per month |
| Timed Pack 0.75 | $0.79 | one-time |
| Timed Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Civilization Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Palworld Valley | $1.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass Turn based strategy | $4.99 | one-time |
| First seasonality offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium BattlePass - Siege | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of troops and heroes
- 🌟 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun tile-based strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Unbalanced difficulty scaling
- 📺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues and crashes
- Progression loss after updates
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Offline play option
- PvP multiplayer mode
- More diverse unit types
- Improved AI behavior
- Ability to transfer progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD free?

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

### Is Hexapolis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Hexapolis?

Hexapolis is rated higher. Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD averages 2.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Hexapolis averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Hexapolis have ads?

Both Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD and Hexapolis show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD or Hexapolis?

Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD ships an update every 14 months, and Hexapolis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Creatures™ Alchemy HD was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hexapolis on November 7, 2026.

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