Comparison

The Stones vs Elements Master

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

Head to head
About

The Stones

Collect mighty stones in this waiting game. A simple yet engaging experience awaits those who are patient.

Highlights
  • Stone collection
  • Idle gameplay
  • Simple mechanics
  • Engaging waiting experience
Features
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The Stones are mighty. You have been waiting. Collect them my child.

About

Elements Master

Engage in magical combat against adversaries using the power of natural elements. Explore a world where elemental forces are your primary weapon.

Highlights
  • Elemental magic combat
  • Defeat enemies
  • Natural elements as weapons
  • Action-packed gameplay
Features
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Use magic and natural elements to defeat the bad guys!

Screenshots

The Stones3 screens
Elements Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Stones at 100% against Elements Master's 0%. The Stones also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Elements Master's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 20). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Stones holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elements Master has 115 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Stones's written reviews are positive against 0% of Elements Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Stones ships an update daily, Elements Master every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Stones versus Elements Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StonesElements Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20 ratings) — better4.2 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20115 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB222 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStephen ShenoudaYso Corp

Customer experience

The Stones

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Elements Master

All ratings111 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Stones

No in-app purchases

None

Elements Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Stones free?
The Stones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elements Master free?
Elements Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Stones or Elements Master?
The Stones is rated higher. The Stones averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Elements Master averages 4.2 from 115 ratings.
Do The Stones or Elements Master have ads?
Elements Master shows ads; The Stones does not.
Which is updated more often, The Stones or Elements Master?
The Stones ships an update daily, and Elements Master every 3 months. Most recently, The Stones was updated on November 3, 2026 and Elements Master on November 3, 2026.

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