# Element Battle vs Rock Paper Scissors

The clearest difference is rating: Element Battle at 5.0 against Rock Paper Scissors's 3.9. Element Battle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Rock Paper Scissors's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (133 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock Paper Scissors sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Element Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Element Battle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Paper Scissors has 133 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Element Battle ships an update every 8 months, Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Battle | Rock Paper Scissors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-battle/id1447580367/reviews)** | [3.9 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 408 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zacharias Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363604504) | [Alexey Primechaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404984003) |

## What reviewers say

### Element Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-battle/id1447580367)

Engage in an epic strategy game where you play as a Mender, a creator tasked with stopping destructive Wreckers. Heal, revive, and strategically destroy to protect the world across eight challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Eight unique levels, Strategic combat, Healing mechanics, Revival abilities, Destruction for defense, Mender vs. Wrecker gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rock Paper Scissors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135)

Simulate massive emoji battles of Rock Paper Scissors. Choose the number of each element, place them on the field, and watch the classic game unfold on a large scale. It's a fun and chaotic way to see which emoji reigns supreme.

**Highlights:** Emoji battle simulator, Large-scale simulations, Customizable emoji teams, Instant battle start, Strategy and simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rock Paper Scissors Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| RockPaperScissors Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rock Paper Scissors Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game concept is fun
- 👍 Satisfying to play
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play model
- 💸 Subscription required
- 💸 Cash grab app
- 💸 Limited free plays
- 💸 Expensive for basic game

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not work
- Items get stuck
- App is a frozen image

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Remove subscription requirement
- Allow more free plays
- Make paid access upfront


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Battle free?

Element Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rock Paper Scissors free?

Rock Paper Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Element Battle or Rock Paper Scissors?

Element Battle is rated higher. Element Battle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rock Paper Scissors averages 3.9 from 133 ratings.

### Do Element Battle or Rock Paper Scissors have ads?

Neither Element Battle nor Rock Paper Scissors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Element Battle or Rock Paper Scissors?

Element Battle ships an update every 8 months, and Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. Most recently, Element Battle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rock Paper Scissors on October 29, 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.*