# Paper Bin AR vs elemenTao

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.

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.

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.

Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, elemenTao every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Bin AR | elemenTao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementao/id1419743012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) | [Art of the State LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059604201) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Bin AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Premium user 30% OFF | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium user | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week premium user with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Month 3d trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Paper refill 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all game modes 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| 30 Gems 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| Unlimited paper 30% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems 30% OFF | $2.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30% OFF | $3.49 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Coins 30% OFF | $4.19 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems 30% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins 30% OFF | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Augmented reality feature
- 🕰 Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of AR functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More gameplay modes
- Customizable backgrounds
- Improved accuracy and controls
- Unlimited paper balls


### elemenTao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementao/id1419743012)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Daily Maps | $0.99 | per month |
| Skin Billiards 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Emoji 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Emoji 22 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Flag US | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Planet Earth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Sports Golf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Sports Football | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Sports Baseball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Sports Tennis | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and elemenTao on October 12, 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.*