# Alchemy 1000 vs Cryptogram Nature Facts

Alchemy 1000 and Cryptogram Nature Facts both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Cryptogram Nature Facts's written reviews are positive against 55% of Alchemy 1000's. Alchemy 1000's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 240). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy 1000 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram Nature Facts sells 2 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 — 4.7 for Alchemy 1000 against 4.8 for Cryptogram Nature Facts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alchemy 1000 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Alchemy 1000's written reviews are positive against 89% of Cryptogram Nature Facts's.

Alchemy 1000 ships an update every 9 months, Cryptogram Nature Facts every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy 1000 | Cryptogram Nature Facts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-1000/id919139947/reviews) | **[4.8 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-nature-facts/id6444014742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 240 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Asto](https://appshunter.io/developer/813484166) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cryptogram Nature Facts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-nature-facts/id6444014742)

Solve cryptogram word puzzles to learn fascinating facts about wildlife. Explore different worlds, decipher clues, and collect new species. Challenge yourself with daily puzzles and test your word-cracking skills.

**Highlights:** Cryptogram word puzzles, Discover nature facts, Uncover wildlife species, Daily puzzle mode, Journal exploration, Collect species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moths Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coral Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful nature theme
- 🧘 Calming and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Great for brain health
- 💡 Informative nature facts
- ✨ Clean UI and aesthetic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for extra packs
- 🤔 Lack of guidance and feedback
- 🔊 No volume control
- 💸 Most of the game locked behind paywall
- 🤏 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzle not working
- Tapping Daily Challenge does nothing
- Glitch with starting letters in puzzles
- Grammar mistake in puzzles

**Requested features**

- Add Bird Kind to puzzles
- Include flowers or extra animals from sanctuaries
- More levels/puzzle packs
- More free packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alchemy 1000 free?

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

### Is Cryptogram Nature Facts free?

Cryptogram Nature Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alchemy 1000 or Cryptogram Nature Facts?

Cryptogram Nature Facts is rated higher. Alchemy 1000 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Cryptogram Nature Facts averages 4.8 from 240 ratings.

### Do Alchemy 1000 or Cryptogram Nature Facts have ads?

Both Alchemy 1000 and Cryptogram Nature Facts show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alchemy 1000 or Cryptogram Nature Facts?

Alchemy 1000 ships an update every 9 months, and Cryptogram Nature Facts every 10 months. Most recently, Alchemy 1000 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cryptogram Nature Facts on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*