Comparison

Doodle Alchemy vs Doodle Ops

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Doodle Ops

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Doodle Ops is a hand-drawn tactical logic game where every call-out is a puzzle. Read the numbers, identify hidden threats, mark suspected mines, and use your scanner when the situation gets uncertain. Clear structures ranging from residences and duplexes to police stations, fire stations, and more — all presented inside a distinctive notebook-style field manual. Choose Recruit, Operator, or Veteran difficulty and work through procedurally generated tactical boards where careful reasoning matters more than speed. Features include: • Tactical number-based logic gameplay • Multiple structure layouts • Three difficulty levels • Limited-use scanner assistance • Mission statistics and service record tracking • Hand-drawn notebook visual style • Optional rewarded advertising • One-time option to remove automatic ads forever Every board is a new call-out. Read the scene, mark the threats, and clear the structure. Think outside the grid.

Screenshots

Doodle Alchemy4 screens
Doodle Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doodle Ops at every 2 days against Doodle Alchemy's every 12 months. Doodle Alchemy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Doodle Alchemy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Ops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Alchemy ships an update every 12 months, Doodle Ops every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Doodle Alchemy versus Doodle Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle AlchemyDoodle Ops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYRIL OOOKareem Morales

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

Doodle Ops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Doodle Alchemy

One-time6
  • 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
1 purchases

Doodle Ops

One-time1
  • Remove Automatic Ads Forever$4.99

Questions

Is Doodle Alchemy free?
Doodle Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Ops free?
Doodle Ops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doodle Alchemy or Doodle Ops have ads?
Both Doodle Alchemy and Doodle Ops show ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Alchemy or Doodle Ops?
Doodle Alchemy ships an update every 12 months, and Doodle Ops every 2 days. Most recently, Doodle Alchemy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Doodle Ops on October 14, 2026.

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