Comparison

Alchemy 1000 vs Laddergram

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

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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

Laddergram

Features
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Laddergram is the daily word-ladder puzzle that turns one word into another, one letter at a time. Start with a four-letter word and change a single letter per step — every rung has to be a real word — until you reach the target. Sounds simple? Finding the shortest path (we call it "Par") is sneakily addictive. NEW: THREE PUZZLES EVERY DAY Pick your challenge. Laddergram now serves a fresh Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzle every day — one per level — so you can warm up or go for a real brain-bender. - Easy: short, breezy ladders to get you going - Medium: the classic daily challenge - Hard: long, twisting ladders for true word nerds WHY YOU'LL GET HOOKED - A new set of puzzles every day at midnight - Match Par, or sneak under it with a clever word - One free hint per puzzle when you're stuck - Build a daily streak and track your stats - Share your solution with friends - Clean, distraction-free design: no clutter, no timers No account required. No ads pulling you away from the words. Just you, the letters, and the satisfying click of a perfect ladder. Can you solve all three before tomorrow's puzzles drop?

Screenshots

Alchemy 10004 screens
Laddergram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laddergram at none against Alchemy 1000's 10. Alchemy 1000's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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. Laddergram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alchemy 1000 versus Laddergram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy 1000Laddergram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB41 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel AstoJosh Dean

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

Laddergram

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
None

Laddergram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alchemy 1000 free?
Alchemy 1000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Laddergram free?
Laddergram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alchemy 1000 or Laddergram have ads?
Both Alchemy 1000 and Laddergram show ads.

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