Doodle Alchemy vs Monster Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doodle Alchemy
Combine basic elements like air, water, earth, and fire to discover and create new ones. This game offers an intuitive experience with stunning graphics, unique music, and sound effects for an immersive journey of discovery.
- Intuitive one-click gameplay
- Stunning graphics and effects
- Unique music and sound design
- Element combination and discovery
- Language learning through play
- Vast number of discoverable elements
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Doodle Alchemy is a game with amazing graphics and effects. Off-beat music and sounds create an unforgettable atmosphere! At the start, you have only 4 elements: air, water, earth, and fire. Combine these elements and create new ones. A fascinating journey into the world of knowledge awaits! Enjoy your discoveries! KEY FEATURES: - One-click intuitive gaming - Amazing design and effects - Off-beat music and sound effects - Language choice. Play and learn new words! - Large number of elements
Monster Lab
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Customiza o teu monstro em três partes, cabeça, tronco e pernas e resolve puzzles desafiantes que te vão puxar pela cabeça! Enfrenta 10 níveis de diferentes tipos de puzzle e tenta chegar ao fim, ao teu ritmo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Lab at none against Doodle Alchemy's 6. Monster Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Doodle Alchemy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doodle Alchemy ships an update every 13 months, Monster Lab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doodle Alchemy | Monster Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BYRIL OOO | COFAC |
Bugs and requests
Doodle Alchemy
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes when reaching a certain number of elements
- Inconsistent behavior when trying new element combinations
Requested features
3 requests- More variety in element combinations
- Ability to save and resume progress
- Option to disable ads for a fee
Monster Lab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Doodle Alchemy
- Remove ads$0.99
- Special offer. Remove ads$0.99
- +10 hints.$0.99
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- Special offer. 20 hints$0.99
- +25 hints.$1.99
- +150 hints.$9.99
Monster Lab
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Doodle Alchemy free?
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Which is updated more often, Doodle Alchemy or Monster Lab?
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