# Buff Knight Advanced! vs ELEMENTAL

The clearest difference is ads: Buff Knight Advanced! at none against ELEMENTAL's shown. Buff Knight Advanced! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). ELEMENTAL's advantage is ratings volume (437 vs 38). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buff Knight Advanced! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ELEMENTAL sells 64 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Buff Knight Advanced! against 4.7 for ELEMENTAL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELEMENTAL has 437 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Buff Knight Advanced!'s written reviews are positive against 61% of ELEMENTAL's.

Buff Knight Advanced! ships an update weekly, ELEMENTAL monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buff Knight Advanced! | ELEMENTAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff-knight-advanced/id1088233233/reviews)** | [4.7 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-2d-mmorpg/id6455983161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **437** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buff Studio Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828994637) | [DAERI SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/414170559) |

## What reviewers say

### Buff Knight Advanced!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buff-knight-advanced/id1088233233)

Embark on an endless 2D pixel RPG adventure where your character automatically moves forward, battling monsters with swords and spells. Collect artifacts, upgrade gear, and develop unique strategies to become the most powerful knight.

**Highlights:** 2D Pixel RPG gameplay, Auto-moving character, Sword and spell combat, Artifact collection and upgrades, Weapon and armor upgrades, Player ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2250 gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### ELEMENTAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-2d-mmorpg/id6455983161)

Experience a classic 2D MMORPG with a focus on player interaction and progression. Explore a vast pixel art world, battle monsters with friends, and customize your character with unique gear and skills. This game offers a deep RPG experience without loot boxes.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Class systems, Gear upgrades, Reincarnation system, Co-op multiplayer, Expansive open world, Unique outfits

**In-app purchases (64)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Thanks Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| AD removal package | $1.99 | one-time |
| monthly gem package | $2.99 | one-time |
| growth pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| day pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Cooking Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| super awesome package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 18 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 14 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 9 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 13 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 23 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 27 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 엘리멘탈_어빌리티 패스 22 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 24 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 28 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 29 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 26 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 30 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Step-Up Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 1 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gratitude Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Year-End Special Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 2 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 4 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great AFK gameplay
- 🤓 Depth and customization
- 💎 Generous rewards and F2P friendly
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Basic controls not working
- 🤖 Overly auto-focused gameplay
- 🌐 Lack of multiplayer and social features
- 🧭 Insufficient in-game guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Manual attack buttons not functioning
- Laggy and delayed multiplayer experience

**Requested features**

- Add PvP mode to fight friends
- Improve manual control and combat options
- Expand content and endgame activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buff Knight Advanced! free?

Buff Knight Advanced! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ELEMENTAL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buff Knight Advanced! or ELEMENTAL?

Buff Knight Advanced! is rated higher. Buff Knight Advanced! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while ELEMENTAL averages 4.7 from 437 ratings.

### Do Buff Knight Advanced! or ELEMENTAL have ads?

ELEMENTAL shows ads; Buff Knight Advanced! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buff Knight Advanced! or ELEMENTAL?

Buff Knight Advanced! ships an update weekly, and ELEMENTAL monthly. Most recently, Buff Knight Advanced! was updated on October 21, 2026 and ELEMENTAL on October 21, 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.*