KOZMONAUT vs Elemental Sands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KOZMONAUT
Explore the universe, build a mining empire, and battle monsters in this incremental tapper game. Earn resources even when offline and accelerate growth through expeditions. Collect loot, complete missions, and compete on leaderboards.
- Build and upgrade mines for exponential resource gain
- Tap to battle endless waves of monsters and bosses
- Offline resource accumulation
- Expeditions to accelerate growth
- Daily missions and rotating vendor for rewards
- Global leaderboards for competition
- Cosmetic drops to customize character
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KOZMONAUT is the ultimate hybrid of your favorite mobile games. Scour the unknown universe building your mining empire, grabbing loot, vanquishing monsters, minibosses, and huge bosses. Tap away to build up more Spacedust to finance your mines which will accumulate resources even while you're away. But when you do come back, rapidly accelerate your growth by cleaning up the galaxy in your Expeditions. You are just a lone astronaut working for a mysterious entity called the Tendril Mind. Along the way you will meet mysterious beings offering loot and rewards, a diverse range of monsters and environments, and the insatiable desire to build an empire to unknown means. Gameplay Elements: -Build mines to earn more Spacedust at exponential rates. -Tap your way through endless waves of monsters and bosses collecting extra Spacedust and loot to increase your Spacedust gains and monster-vanquishing potential. -Defend your existing mines in high stakes, high rewards levels -Compete with other players around the world with leaderboards that measure both your Spacedust gains and your monster-vanquishing prowess. -Complete Daily Missions for even more rewards -Check out what's new in the Exchange, a rotating Vendor which sells powerful loot for currency that is earned in-game only! -Rare cosmetic drops from grinding planets which will change the appearance of KOZMO!
Elemental Sands
Build and automate a magical business empire in a fantasy world. Harness elemental powers to boost production and profits, collect rare items, and expand your reach to become a legendary CEO. This idle clicker game blends strategy with enchanting visuals.
- Build and automate business empire
- Harness elemental power for production
- Collect magical items and abilities
- Increase company valuation and profits
- Explore a fantasy world
- Strategic management gameplay
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ELEMENTAL SANDS: WHERE MAGIC MEETS INDUSTRY Welcome to Elemental Sands, the ultimate idle clicker game where you build your business empire in a vibrant, magical world! Powered by ancient elemental magic, you’ll rise from a humble entrepreneur to a legendary CEO. With colorful fantasy themes and strategic corporate gameplay, this medieval futuristic idle game offers endless opportunities to expand, automate, and dominate. BUILD AND AUTOMATE YOUR BUSINESS EMPIRE In Elemental Sands, the power of elemental sand fuels your growth. As you build and automate the production of rare items, watch your profits soar. The stronger your operations, the more powerful you become. Unlock upgrades, improve your factories, and let the profits roll in—even when you're not playing! HARNESS ELEMENTAL MAGIC Collect and control the elements to produce rare magical items. These enchanted resources will boost your productivity, earning you faster profits and increasing your empire’s reach. With each new element, you can unlock new upgrades and special abilities ;) EXPLORE A COLORFUL FANTASY WORLD Step into a beautifully designed world where fantasy and industry collide. With medieval, industrial, and powerful corporate themes, your business empire will rise and thrive amidst the magical regions you encounter. Experience the unique blend of corporate strategy and magical elements in this one-of-a-kind idle clicker game. GROW YOUR EMPIRE AND BECOME MORE THAN A CEO You’re not just managing a company—you’re leading an empire. As your business grows, you’ll unlock new magical items, expand your reach and control, and increase your profits exponentially. This is a game of strategy, management, and magic. Can you rise to become the most powerful CEO in the land? KEY FEATURES - Build and automate your business empire in a magical world. - Become rich and Increase your company's valuation - Harness elemental power to boost production and profits. - Collect magical items and harness special abilities to grow faster. - Enjoy stunning visuals with a mix of fantasy and futuristic industrial themes. - Perfect for fans of idle games, fantasy settings, and strategic management. Start your journey as a magical business tycoon now. Download Elemental Sands today and experience the perfect blend of magic, industry, and automation! And become a titan of industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KOZMONAUT at every 4 days against Elemental Sands's every 3 weeks. KOZMONAUT also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Elemental Sands's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. KOZMONAUT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Elemental Sands sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KOZMONAUT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Sands has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of KOZMONAUT's written reviews are positive against 44% of Elemental Sands's.
KOZMONAUT ships an update every 4 days, Elemental Sands every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KOZMONAUT | Elemental Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 4.2 (68 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 44.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coast Media House LLC | TapTide Interactive |
Customer experience
KOZMONAUT
Elemental Sands
In-app purchases
KOZMONAUT
- KOZMIC PACK$2.99
Elemental Sands
- 24 Gold$0.99
- Study Bundle$2.99
- Enduring Study Bundle$2.99
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- Volatile Study Bundle$2.99
- Scorching Study Bundle$2.99
- The Water Pack$4.99
- High Tide Event Pass$4.99
- Energy Surge Event Pass2 variants$4.99
- The Vitality Pack$4.99
- Lifeblood Event Pass$4.99
- Auto Buy$4.99
- The Strength Pack$4.99
- Heavy Hitters Event Pass$4.99
- The Nature Pack$4.99
- Wild Growth Event Pass$4.99
- The Electric Pack$4.99
- No Ads Boost$4.99
- 135 Gold$4.99
- 310 Gold$9.99
- Research Bundle$12.99
- Volatile Research Bundle$12.99
- Enduring Research Bundle$14.99
- Scorching Research Bundle$14.99
- Volatile Proficiency Bundle$24.99
- 740 Gold$24.99
- Enduring Proficiency Bundle$29.99
- Scorching Proficiency Bundle$29.99
- Mastery Bundle$49.99
- Scorching Mastery Bundle$49.99
- Volatile Mastery Bundle$49.99
- 5200 Gold$99.99









