Comparison

Alchemy 1000 vs Word Shuttle

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

Head to head
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!

About

Word Shuttle

A word-deduction game where players guess hidden words using logic and strategy. Features two rounds with increasing word lengths and multiple game modes, including solo, multiplayer, and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Word deduction gameplay
  • Two-round word challenges
  • Easy and Hard difficulty modes
  • Score Trial, Score Challenge, and Daily Challenge modes
  • Multiplayer head-to-head
  • Global leaderboard and streaks
  • Player statistics tracking
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Vocabulary meets strategy. Can you crack the hidden word? WordShuttle is a word-deduction game where your vocabulary, logic, and strategy all come together. There's a hidden word waiting to be cracked — and the smarter you play, the higher you score. HOW IT WORKS Every game has two rounds. Round 1 hides a 6-letter word. Round 2 raises the stakes with a 7-letter word. You have the full alphabet at your fingertips and 11 guesses per round to crack it. But it's not just about finding the word. The sooner you deduce the hidden word, the easier it is to rack up those points. Think carefully. Every guess matters. Oh, and did we mention? Guesses 1 through 10 each reveal a different section of the hidden word — not the whole picture, just a shifting window into it. Piece the clues together across every row, crack the word, and pocket a 3,000 point bonus. By guess 11, you'd better be ready to commit. EASY MODE vs. HARD MODE EASY — After each guess, you'll see which letters appear in the hidden word and whether they're in the right position. Use the feedback to narrow things down, row by row. Sharp, satisfying, and a great place to start. HARD — No visual hints. None. A correct letter in the right position earns you 1,000 points. A correct letter in the wrong position earns 250. That's all you get — a number. You'll need to reverse-engineer the hidden word from those totals alone. It sounds brutal. It is. But when you crack it, nothing feels better. GAME MODES • Score Trial — The core WordShuttle experience. Two rounds, 11 guesses each, one goal: maximize your score. Track your personal bests and watch your average climb. • Score Challenge — Head-to-head multiplayer on the same hidden word. Same rounds, same 11 guesses — whoever builds the higher score wins. The sharper thinker takes the day. • Daily Challenge — A new hidden word every single day, shared by players everywhere. Compete on the global leaderboard, protect your streak, and see how your score compares. Always free. TRACK YOUR GROWTH Your stats are broken down across every mode and difficulty — best scores, averages, streaks, and more. Game Center integration puts your scores on the global map. FREE TO PLAY WordShuttle is free to download. Free players get 3 Score Trial games a day, unlimited Score Challenges against friends, and a Daily Challenge every single day. Remove ads forever with a one-time purchase, or grab Streak Save packs to protect your daily streak. Think you can crack it? Download WordShuttle and find out.

Screenshots

Alchemy 10004 screens
Word Shuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Word Shuttle at 100% against Alchemy 1000's 55%. Word Shuttle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Alchemy 1000's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Word Shuttle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Shuttle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy 1000 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Alchemy 1000's written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Shuttle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemy 1000 ships an update every 9 months, Word Shuttle weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alchemy 1000 versus Word Shuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy 1000Word Shuttle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.8K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel AstoFly Daddy Developments

Customer experience

Alchemy 1000

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

Word Shuttle

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Word Shuttle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
6 purchases

Word Shuttle

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Streak Save$0.99
  • Streak Save x 3$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Streak Save x 5$2.99

Questions

Is Alchemy 1000 free?
Alchemy 1000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Shuttle free?
Word Shuttle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alchemy 1000 or Word Shuttle?
Word Shuttle is rated higher. Alchemy 1000 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Word Shuttle averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Alchemy 1000 or Word Shuttle have ads?
Both Alchemy 1000 and Word Shuttle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alchemy 1000 or Word Shuttle?
Alchemy 1000 ships an update every 9 months, and Word Shuttle weekly. Most recently, Alchemy 1000 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Word Shuttle on October 21, 2026.

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