# Elemental Master vs Mecha Run!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mecha Run! at 88% against Elemental Master's 29%. Mecha Run! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.2 vs 3.7). Elemental Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 130) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elemental Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mecha Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mecha Run! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Master has 2.3K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Elemental Master's written reviews are positive against 88% of Mecha Run!'s.

Elemental Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Mecha Run! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental Master | Mecha Run! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-master/id1574503064/reviews) | **[4.2 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-run/id1606704751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 414 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Elemental Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-master/id1574503064)

Master elemental powers to vanquish foes in this engaging game. Experience intuitive controls that are simple to pick up but offer deep strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Elemental control, Defeat enemies, Easy to learn, Hard to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS and CASH | $3.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS and CASH and SKINS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Satisfying powers
- 😊 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Overpowered abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue
- Freezing during ads
- Progression/save data issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More elements and powers
- Harder difficulty levels
- Ability to rearrange element order
- Reduce ad frequency


### Mecha Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-run/id1606704751)

Pilot a mecha through challenging courses to reach the finish line. Navigate obstacles and ensure your mecha arrives safely to complete each level.

**Highlights:** Pilot mecha, Reach finish line, Navigate obstacles, Safe arrival

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elemental Master free?

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

### Is Mecha Run! free?

Mecha Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elemental Master or Mecha Run!?

Mecha Run! is rated higher. Elemental Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Mecha Run! averages 4.2 from 130 ratings.

### Do Elemental Master or Mecha Run! have ads?

Both Elemental Master and Mecha Run! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental Master or Mecha Run!?

Elemental Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mecha Run! every 2 months. Most recently, Elemental Master was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mecha Run! on September 25, 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.*