Element Classic vs Trade Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element Classic
This app is a legacy version of a communication platform, offering secure messaging and collaboration. It will receive security updates until the end of 2025 but no new features.
- Secure messaging
- Collaboration
- Legacy version
- Security updates
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Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organizations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.
Trade Map
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Expand your market and boost sales with our powerful store mapping application. Our app helps businesses gather comprehensive information about all points of sale, providing a detailed and interactive map of store locations. Easily identify new opportunities, optimize sales strategies, and enhance your market reach with accurate, up-to-date store data. Whether you're a brand, distributor, or sales team, our app ensures you have the insights needed to make informed decisions and grow your business efficiently. Key Features: > Interactive map with store locations > Comprehensive store information > Easy navigation and search filters > Real-time updates for accurate data
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Verdict
Element Classic and Trade Map are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Element Classic ships an update monthly, Trade Map every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Element Classic | Trade Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (589 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 589 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vector Creations Limited | Smart Business SAL |
Bugs and requests
Element Classic
Reported bugs
5 issues- Constant crashes and freezes
- Issues with message decryption and verification
- Unreliable notifications and sync issues
- Inability to leave or delete empty rooms
- Problems with image and video sharing
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to pause notifications
- Option to set messages to disappear after a certain time
- Improved search functionality
- Better integration with other apps and services
- Customizable font size and notification sounds
Trade Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Element Classic
No in-app purchases
Trade Map
No in-app purchases
