# Doodle Alchemy vs Alchemy 1000

Doodle Alchemy and Alchemy 1000 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Doodle Alchemy's written reviews are positive against 55% of Alchemy 1000's. Alchemy 1000's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Alchemy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy 1000 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Doodle Alchemy against 4.7 for Alchemy 1000. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy 1000 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Doodle Alchemy's written reviews are positive against 55% of Alchemy 1000's.

Doodle Alchemy ships an update every 12 months, Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Alchemy | Alchemy 1000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-alchemy/id913167692/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-1000/id919139947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYRIL OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/818724409) | [Daniel Asto](https://appshunter.io/developer/813484166) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-alchemy/id913167692)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer. Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 hints. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer. 20 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 hints. | $1.99 | one-time |
| +150 hints. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🧠 Educational and thought-provoking
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching a certain number of elements
- Inconsistent behavior when trying new element combinations

**Requested features**

- More variety in element combinations
- Ability to save and resume progress
- Option to disable ads for a fee


### Alchemy 1000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-1000/id919139947)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot/Cold Meter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Alchemy Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unusable Element Marker | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Alchemy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Alchemy Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Alchemy Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Package | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Challenging and creative
- 🤓 Helps with science learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔌 Battery draining
- 🤔 Illogical combinations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Alchemy free?

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

### Is Alchemy 1000 free?

Alchemy 1000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Alchemy or Alchemy 1000?

Alchemy 1000 is rated higher. Doodle Alchemy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Alchemy 1000 averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Doodle Alchemy or Alchemy 1000 have ads?

Both Doodle Alchemy and Alchemy 1000 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Alchemy or Alchemy 1000?

Doodle Alchemy ships an update every 12 months, and Alchemy 1000 every 9 months. Most recently, Doodle Alchemy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alchemy 1000 on September 24, 2026.

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