Alchemy 1000 vs Sortsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Sortsy
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Sort it out! A relaxing sort puzzle where you tidy up by matching the same kind — Sortsy. Gather the same characters into one column to clear the board! Simple rules, satisfying brain-teasing fun for all ages. ■ How to play · Tap a column to pick up a box, then move it onto the same type or an empty column · Sort every column by type to clear! · Solve in fewer moves for 3 stars and more coins ■ Features · Cute, charming characters and a clean, satisfying design · A fresh "Daily Challenge" every day, plus streak bonuses · Global rankings to compete with players worldwide · Various puzzle packs — hard, hell, time attack and more · Quick, light rounds anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sortsy at every 2 days against Alchemy 1000's every 9 months. Alchemy 1000's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Alchemy 1000 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sortsy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alchemy 1000 ships an update every 9 months, Sortsy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alchemy 1000 | Sortsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Asto | KYUNGROK KIM |
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
Sortsy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Alchemy 1000
- 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
Sortsy
- 정리패스$2.991 Month
- 고난도 팩$0.49
- 한 칸 부족 팩$0.49
- 지옥 팩$0.49
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- 타임어택 팩$0.49
- 마스터 컬렉션$0.49
- 팔레트 팩$0.49
- 무지개 팩$0.49
- 샌드위치 팩$0.49
- 등반 팩$0.49









