Alchemy 1000 vs Block Tower
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
Block Tower
Read full descriptionHide full description
Place each shape carefully, judge its balance, and let physics decide whether your tower stands. Block Tower is a colorful stacking puzzle built around timing and freeform placement. • Drag shapes left or right, lift them, and release to watch them fall. • Play Standard Mode, take on a daily challenge, or switch to wind, low-gravity, and moving-platform challenges. • Earn Bolt through play to unlock block, platform, and background themes. • Your personal bests and progress are stored on your device. Optional in-app purchases offer Bolt packs. Bolt can be used for one revive per run and for theme unlocks. No account is required; the game has no ads, analytics, or cross-app tracking.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Block Tower at none against Alchemy 1000's shown. Alchemy 1000's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Block Tower sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Alchemy 1000 | Block Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Asto | Hai-Chou Wang |
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
Block Tower
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
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- 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
Block Tower
- 250 Bolts$0.99
- 800 Bolts$1.99
- 2,000 Bolts$3.99
Questions
Is Alchemy 1000 free?
Is Block Tower free?
Do Alchemy 1000 or Block Tower have ads?
Other comparisons















