Comparison

Paper Bin AR vs elemenTao

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

Head to head
About

Paper Bin AR

Experience a unique augmented reality game where you throw virtual paper into bins in your own environment. Adjust the challenge by moving the bin and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy realistic graphics and multiple bin options.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gameplay
  • Play in your own environment
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Realistic graphics
  • Global leaderboards
  • Multiple bin choices
Features
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Meet Paper Bin AR : the first of it's kind Augmented Reality game. Get ready to throw paper in your own environments. Adjust difficulty just by moving the bin around your own environment. Features: - Ultra realistic graphics - Play in your own environment thanks to AR Kit Augmented Reality technology - Easy to learn, intuitive controls - 3 difficulty levels to compete - Global and local real time live leaderboards - Beautfiul graphics - Multiple bins to choose from ( one included for free ) - Daily coins bonuses Download Paper Bin AR now! Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

About

elemenTao

Experience a beautiful AR multiplayer game where you use elemental powers to guide a sphere to its destination. Play solo or challenge friends in local AR across stunning landscapes with a meditative soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) gameplay
  • Multiplayer with friends
  • Elemental powers (Wind, Water, Earth, Fire)
  • Single-player zen experience
  • Meditative soundtrack
  • Diverse landscapes
Features
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***Featured at Apple's Keynote Press Event - Sept. 2018!*** ***Featured on CNBC, Engadget, TechCrunch, The Verge, Tom's Guide, iJustine, TechRadar, and more!*** Welcome to elemenTao, the beautiful new AR multiplayer experience. Use the powers of Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire to guide your sphere to its glowing destination. You'll traverse rolling hills, arctic summits, deep canyon gorges, wide open seas, and more as you navigate your way to the goals. Invite your friends to play in local AR! You can all enjoy the same breathtaking landscapes and meditative soundtrack as you race to the finish. Use your powers to help your sphere along... or stop those of your friends! A calming single player experience or a challenging duel with friends, elemenTao is a little bit of zen in your pocket! Subscription information: • In elemenTao, monthly subscriptions are offered for access to all daily maps • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period; the cost of the renewal will be equal to the then-current cost in the app • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service Terms of Use: http://52.4.86.83/terms_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: http://52.4.86.83/privacy_policy.txt

Screenshots

Paper Bin AR4 screens
elemenTao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: elemenTao at none against Paper Bin AR's shown. elemenTao also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (78% vs 58%). Paper Bin AR's advantage is ratings volume (787 vs 27). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Paper Bin AR sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 3 months and elemenTao sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

elemenTao holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Bin AR has 787 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Paper Bin AR's written reviews are positive against 78% of elemenTao's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, elemenTao every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Paper Bin AR versus elemenTao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Bin ARelemenTao
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (787 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings787 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH LimitedArt of the State LLC

Customer experience

Paper Bin AR

All ratings787 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative34.1%

elemenTao

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Paper Bin AR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • AR mode not working
  • Basket movement issues
  • Paper ball physics glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • More gameplay modes
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Improved accuracy and controls
  • Unlimited paper balls

elemenTao

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Paper Bin AR

Subscriptions7
  • Premium User 3 months$3.493 Months
  • 1 Month Premium user 30% OFF$5.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium user$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • 1 week premium user with trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium User 1 Month 3d trial3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium User 1 Month$8.991 Month
  • Premium User 1 Year$34.991 Year
One-time16
  • Paper refill 30% OFF$0.99
  • Unlock all game modes 30% OFF$0.99
  • 1 000 Coins 30% OFF$1.39
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  • 30 Gems 30% OFF$1.39
  • Unlimited paper 30% OFF$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • 80 Gems 30% OFF$2.79
  • Remove Ads 30% OFF$3.49
  • 80 Gems$3.99
  • 5 000 Coins 30% OFF$4.19
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 150 Gems 30% OFF$4.99
  • 5000 Coins$5.99
  • 10000 Coins 30% OFF$6.99
  • 150 Gems$6.99
  • Premium pass 1 Month$9.99
10 purchases

elemenTao

Subscriptions1
  • All Daily Maps$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Skin Billiards 8$0.99
  • Skin Emoji 12$0.99
  • Skin Emoji 22$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Skin Flag US$0.99
  • Skin Planet Earth$0.99
  • Skin Sports Golf$0.99
  • Skin Sports Football$0.99
  • Skin Sports Baseball$0.99
  • Skin Sports Tennis$0.99

Questions

Is Paper Bin AR free?
Paper Bin AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is elemenTao free?
elemenTao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Bin AR or elemenTao?
elemenTao is rated higher. Paper Bin AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while elemenTao averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do Paper Bin AR or elemenTao have ads?
Paper Bin AR shows ads; elemenTao does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper Bin AR or elemenTao?
Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, and elemenTao every 5 weeks. Most recently, Paper Bin AR was updated on October 1, 2026 and elemenTao on September 26, 2026.

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