# KOZMONAUT vs Elemental Sands

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KOZMONAUT | Elemental Sands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kozmonaut/id1489101856/reviews)** | [4.2 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-sands/id6474100439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coast Media House LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384165503) | [TapTide Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711698136) |

## What reviewers say

### KOZMONAUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kozmonaut/id1489101856)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KOZMIC PACK | $2.99 | one-time |


### Elemental Sands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-sands/id6474100439)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enduring Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scorching Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Water Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Tide Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Surge Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Vitality Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifeblood Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Auto Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Strength Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Hitters Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Nature Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wild Growth Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Electric Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| 135 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Research Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Research Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Enduring Research Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Scorching Research Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Proficiency Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 740 Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Enduring Proficiency Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Scorching Proficiency Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mastery Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Scorching Mastery Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Mastery Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5200 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KOZMONAUT free?

KOZMONAUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elemental Sands free?

Elemental Sands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KOZMONAUT or Elemental Sands?

KOZMONAUT is rated higher. KOZMONAUT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Elemental Sands averages 4.2 from 68 ratings.

### Do KOZMONAUT or Elemental Sands have ads?

Both KOZMONAUT and Elemental Sands show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KOZMONAUT or Elemental Sands?

KOZMONAUT ships an update every 4 days, and Elemental Sands every 3 weeks. Most recently, KOZMONAUT was updated on September 14, 2026 and Elemental Sands on September 20, 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.*