Comparison

Cursor vs Element

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

Head to head
About

Cursor

Use your mouse cursor to hunt down and destroy digital infections in this retro-style arcade game. Eradicate viruses quickly to save your system and achieve Super Cursor status for faster elimination.

Highlights
  • Retro-style arcade gameplay
  • Virus hunting and eradication
  • Tap and hold controls
  • Combo system for power-ups
  • Score-based competition
  • Suitable for short and long play sessions
Features
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Your computer has been infected. Become the Cursor and dive into a retro digital battlefield where viruses swarm across the screen in a fast-paced arcade shooter inspired by classic computer systems. Tap and hold to fly upward. Release to descend. Destroy viruses. Protect the system. The more enemies you eliminate in rapid succession, the stronger Cursor becomes. Build massive combos, grow into SUPER CURSOR mode, and wipe out entire waves of corrupted data before the system crashes. ■■ FEATURES ■■ • Unique mouse cursor spaceship gameplay • Retro computer & digital virus aesthetic • Fast arcade action with combo mechanics • Simple one-touch controls • Endless score-chasing gameplay • Explosions, pixel chaos, and satisfying destruction • Classic old-school arcade feeling • Optimized for short quick sessions or long play runs Can you clean the system before total shutdown?

About

Element

A fast-paced strategy game focused on elemental interactions and tactical decision-making. Master the synergy between five core elements to outmaneuver opponents in rapid, dynamic matches. Easy to learn with deep strategic possibilities for competitive players.

Highlights
  • Elemental Synergy Strategy
  • Timing & Decision-Making
  • Fast-Paced Competitive Matches
  • Dynamic Strategy Adaptation
  • Intuitive Mobile Controls
  • High Replayability
Features
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Element Tower Simple Choices. Deep Strategy. A fast-paced strategy puzzle game powered by the five elements. Easy to play, but every decision can change the outcome. About the Game Element Tower is a strategy puzzle game where mastering the relationships between the five elements is the key to reaching higher floors. The controls are simple, but your choices are not. Which element should you choose? When is the right time to use it? Which strategy should you abandon? Every decision shapes your final score. Five Core Elements - Fire - Water - Earth - Metal - Wood Each element has unique relationships that create different strategic opportunities. No two runs are ever the same. Climb Higher. Think Faster. As you climb higher, the Mission Speed continues to increase. Quick reflexes alone won't be enough. Understand the elemental relationships, make the right decisions, and push beyond your limits. Rise Through the Ranks Challenge yourself and unlock new ranks. Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Emerald → Diamond → Master → Grand Master → Legend → Element → Element Master Can you become the ultimate Element Master and climb the global leaderboard? Features ■ Element-Based Strategy Master the relationships between the five elements and make the best decision for every situation. ■ Fast-Paced Decision Making React quickly, adapt your strategy, and make every choice count. ■ Easy to Learn Simple and intuitive controls make the game easy for everyone to pick up. ■ Increasing Challenge Mission Speed increases as you reach higher floors, creating an ever-growing challenge. ■ Endless Progression Climb higher. Reach new ranks. Beat your best score. Push your limits. ■ Global Competition Compete with players around the world and prove your skills on the global leaderboard. Easy to Learn. Difficult to Master. One decision can change the battle. One choice can change your record. Master the elements, perfect your strategy, and become the ultimate Element Master.

Screenshots

Cursor4 screens
Element4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Element at free against Cursor's paid. Element also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). Cursor's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Element holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cursor has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cursor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Element's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cursor ships an update every 14 months, Element every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cursor versus Element: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursorElement
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogoo Inc.Gaon Ahn

Customer experience

Cursor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%

Element

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cursor

No in-app purchases

None

Element

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cursor free?
Cursor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element free?
Element is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cursor or Element?
Element is rated higher. Cursor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Element averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cursor or Element have ads?
Neither Cursor nor Element shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cursor or Element?
Cursor ships an update every 14 months, and Element every 4 days. Most recently, Cursor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Element on October 1, 2026.

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