Comparison

Bond Breaker vs Alchemy 1000

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bond Breaker

Engage with atomic physics in this puzzle game where you start as a proton and build up to atoms and molecules. Utilize scientific tools like lasers and microscopes to manipulate matter and learn real-world physics concepts.

Highlights
  • Atomic and molecular simulation
  • Real-world physics principles
  • Interactive scientific tools
  • Educational gameplay
  • Bond formation and breaking mechanics
Features
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Pit yourself against atomic physics in Bond Breaker, a new puzzle game based on real nano-scale science. You start this game in the smallest way possible - as a single proton, without even a single atom to call your own. But with a little luck, and a lot of physical chemistry, you'll grow into an atoms, smash together into molecules, or break apart again using lasers, tunneling microscopes, and heat. Created by TestTubeGames and scientists at the CaSTL research center at UC Irvine, this is truly the most accurate physics engine to date. After all, what other game is correct down to the atomic level? When you make and break molecular bonds, you’ll encounter real forces and real physics. This isn’t just simple stuff, either! You'll learn about... The forces that bind molecules together How lasers can excite atoms Why water sticks together into drops What happens when you heat something up And much, much more. Simply put, this is the most fun you can have without buying your own Scanning Tunneling Microscope!

About

Alchemy 1000

Combine basic elements to discover new ones in this classic puzzle game. Create hundreds of unique items, from animals to food, and challenge yourself to find all 1000. Features include a hint system and social sharing.

Highlights
  • Mix basic elements to create new ones
  • Discover up to 1000 unique elements
  • Hot-Cold indicator for proximity
  • Hint system with extended options
  • Cheat codes to unlock elements
  • Leaderboard and social sharing
Features
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This classic alchemy puzzle game starts off with the four basic elements - Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Mix them together and create new elements. Make Santa Claus, a crocodile, a skeleton, sushi, or an elephant! Can you create and discover all 1000 elements? This premium brain teaser provides hours of exploration, creativity and fun. Play and share your progress with your friends. Caution - this game is addictive, and could keep you busy all day! :) FEATURES: - Unique "Hot-Cold" indicator option that tells you when you are close - Hint system with extended hints that display element names - Cheats available - You can cheat and unlock elements, if you get stuck - Stars* that mark when elements can no longer be used - Leaderboard and sharing on social networks - Long press to see an elements' parents Some tips: Can't create any more new elements? Simply place one or more items to the top of the screen and click the "Hint" button in menu. The hint can be simple (just a number of possible elements) or extended (also see their names). The type of hint can be changed in the "Options" menu. See the in game help menu for full instructions. Good luck Alchemist!

Screenshots

Bond Breaker4 screens
Alchemy 10004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bond Breaker at none against Alchemy 1000's 10. Bond Breaker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 55%). Alchemy 1000's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 15). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alchemy 1000 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bond Breaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bond Breaker against 4.7 for Alchemy 1000. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy 1000 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Bond Breaker's written reviews are positive against 55% of Alchemy 1000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bond Breaker ships an update every 2 weeks, Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bond Breaker versus Alchemy 1000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBond BreakerAlchemy 1000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better54.9% of reviews
Number of ratings157.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTestTubeGamesDaniel Asto

Customer experience

Bond Breaker

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

Alchemy 1000

All ratings7,788 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative27.7%

Bugs and requests

Bond Breaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alchemy 1000

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to close ads
  • Select all and done buttons not working
  • Clearing progress on crash
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn off sound
  • Easier navigation of elements
  • More logical combinations
  • Saving progress and customization

In-app purchases

None

Bond Breaker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Alchemy 1000

One-time10
  • Extended Hints$0.99
  • Hot/Cold Meter$0.99
  • Pile of Alchemy Coins$0.99
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  • Unusable Element Marker$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Bag of Alchemy Coins$1.99
  • Premium Package$2.99
  • Bucket of Alchemy Coins$2.99
  • Barrel of Alchemy Coins$4.99
  • Ultimate Package$6.99

Questions

Is Bond Breaker free?
Bond Breaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy 1000 free?
Alchemy 1000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bond Breaker or Alchemy 1000?
Alchemy 1000 is rated higher. Bond Breaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Alchemy 1000 averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.
Do Bond Breaker or Alchemy 1000 have ads?
Alchemy 1000 shows ads; Bond Breaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Bond Breaker or Alchemy 1000?
Bond Breaker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Most recently, Bond Breaker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alchemy 1000 on November 1, 2026.

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