# Element Battle vs The Ouroboros King

The clearest difference is rating: Element Battle at 5.0 against The Ouroboros King's 3.8. Element Battle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Ouroboros King's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Ouroboros King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Element Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Element Battle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ouroboros King has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Element Battle ships an update every 8 months, The Ouroboros King every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Battle | The Ouroboros King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-battle/id1447580367/reviews)** | [3.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 408 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zacharias Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363604504) | [Oriol Cosp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706540133) |

## 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


### The Ouroboros King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239)

Engage in a unique chess roguelike experience, battling through procedurally generated maps and tactical skirmishes. Discover powerful synergies between novel chess pieces and relics to overcome challenges across different timelines. Unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase to explore all acts and content.

**Highlights:** Chess roguelike gameplay, Procedurally generated maps, Novel chess pieces and relics, Synergy discovery, Multiple game modes (story, infinity, practice), Single-device multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Chess + roguelike combination is genius
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Add-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive full game
- 💰 High price for full game
- 💰 Full game costs money
- 💰 Price is a bit too much
- 🤔 Confusing and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Item system not working (buy but don't receive)
- UI broken when not English
- No buttons respond
- Cannot remove carnival mask
- Game rules screen arbitrary/doesn't appear

**Requested features**

- Create own pieces and use any image
- Add more items
- Create own board (1x1 to 17x17)
- Create a map with levels inside
- Unlockables


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Battle free?

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

### Is The Ouroboros King free?

The Ouroboros King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Element Battle or The Ouroboros King?

Element Battle is rated higher. Element Battle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Ouroboros King averages 3.8 from 62 ratings.

### Do Element Battle or The Ouroboros King have ads?

Neither Element Battle nor The Ouroboros King shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Element Battle or The Ouroboros King?

Element Battle ships an update every 8 months, and The Ouroboros King every 5 months. Most recently, Element Battle was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Ouroboros King on November 7, 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.*