# Element TD vs Blindfold Chess

The clearest difference is price: Blindfold Chess at Free against Element TD's $0.99. Blindfold Chess also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Element TD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Blindfold Chess is free to download; Element TD costs $0.99 up front. Blindfold Chess sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Element TD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blindfold Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Element TD's written reviews are positive against 57% of Blindfold Chess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Element TD ships an update every 3 weeks, Blindfold Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element TD | Blindfold Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-td/id1130157487/reviews) | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess/id6605933514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 183 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Element Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130157486) | [Romir Patney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662297678) |

## What reviewers say

### Element TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-td/id1130157487)

Build towers by combining elements to create unique defenses against waves of creeps. Explore countless strategies with a variety of towers, creep types, and game modes. Compete globally on leaderboards in this challenging tower defense experience.

**Highlights:** Elemental tower combinations, 44 unique towers with upgrades, 56 different creep types, Global leaderboard, Multiple game modes and difficulties, 30 achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blindfold Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess/id6605933514)

Sharpen your chess visualization and strategy skills with this app. It offers structured lessons, challenges against an engine, and helps you master chess notation without seeing the board.

**Highlights:** Boost visualization skills, Play against a chess engine, Structured step-by-step lessons, Maintain learning streaks, Refine notation skills, Visualize the board without seeing pieces

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 4, 5, 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 2 & 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element TD free?

Element TD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blindfold Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Element TD or Blindfold Chess?

Blindfold Chess is rated higher. Element TD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Blindfold Chess averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Element TD or Blindfold Chess have ads?

Blindfold Chess shows ads; Element TD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Element TD or Blindfold Chess?

Element TD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blindfold Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Element TD was updated on September 23, 2026 and Blindfold Chess on September 18, 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.*