# Atomas vs Little Alchemy 2

The clearest difference is ads: Atomas at none against Little Alchemy 2's shown. Atomas also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 77%). Little Alchemy 2's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atomas sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Atomas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Atomas's written reviews are positive against 77% of Little Alchemy 2's.

Atomas ships an update monthly, Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomas | Little Alchemy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Max Gittel](https://appshunter.io/developer/764787722) | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155)

Combine atoms to create new elements in this addictive puzzle game. Strategize to prevent your universe from overflowing and unlock special charms to aid your progress. Compete with friends for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Atom fusion mechanics, Element creation, Chain reactions, Lucky charms, Multiple game modes, Score comparison

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads & Instant Modes Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Antimatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Antimatter | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Helps learn periodic table
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty can feel arbitrary at times
- 🎨 Similar atom colors can be confusing
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button not working as expected
- Game crashing when sharing scores
- Inconsistent atom behavior with certain power-ups

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Option to adjust atom colors and sizes
- Achievements and leaderboards


### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create new items, Discover a vast library of items, Vibrant art style, Original soundtrack, In-game encyclopedia, Explore item connections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever combinations
- 🎨 Nice designs
- 🧠 Educational and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
- 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
- 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
- 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets randomly
- Purchased content disappears
- Scrolling issues
- Certain combinations not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more items and combinations
- Improve hint system
- Add ability to save/restore progress
- Organize items into categories
- Add more fantasy/creative elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomas free?

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

### Is Little Alchemy 2 free?

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Atomas or Little Alchemy 2?

Atomas is rated higher. Atomas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Atomas or Little Alchemy 2 have ads?

Little Alchemy 2 shows ads; Atomas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomas or Little Alchemy 2?

Atomas ships an update monthly, and Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Atomas was updated on October 27, 2026 and Little Alchemy 2 on October 27, 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.*