# Thyng vs Elemental Forces

The clearest difference is rating: Elemental Forces at 5.0 against Thyng's 3.2. Elemental Forces also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Thyng's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thyng sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Elemental Forces asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elemental Forces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thyng has 141 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thyng ships an update monthly, Elemental Forces every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyng | Elemental Forces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyng/id1000688371/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-forces/id1499422028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thyng, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000688370) | [Bryan Leister](https://appshunter.io/developer/534922835) |

## What reviewers say

### Thyng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyng/id1000688371)

Create and share immersive Augmented Reality scenes with others.  Build custom AR experiences by adding 3D objects, photos, and videos to the real world.  Explore AR in your environment or on specific targets like products and logos.

**Highlights:** Create custom AR scenes, Add 3D objects, photos, and videos, Share AR experiences socially, Environment-based AR, Target-based AR, Interactive product experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Foods Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Dinosaurs Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Birds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Creatures Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zoo Animals Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stadiums Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Outer Space Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dancing Skeletons Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Landmarks Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Elemental Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-forces/id1499422028)

Experience a digital augmented reality art installation. Point your device at paintings or surfaces to trigger a dynamic sound and light show. Explore geometric shapes and interactive audio influenced by your touch and position.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art display, Interactive soundscapes, Light effects, Geometric shape visuals, Touch and location-based interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thyng free?

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

### Is Elemental Forces free?

Elemental Forces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thyng or Elemental Forces?

Elemental Forces is rated higher. Thyng averages 3.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Elemental Forces averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thyng or Elemental Forces have ads?

Neither Thyng nor Elemental Forces shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thyng or Elemental Forces?

Thyng ships an update monthly, and Elemental Forces every 3 months. Most recently, Thyng was updated on October 22, 2026 and Elemental Forces on October 24, 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.*