Comparison

Elemental Master vs Grappling Run

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

Head to head
About

Elemental Master

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
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Control the elements to defeat your enemies! Easy to learn, hard to master!

About

Grappling Run

Race against time in this fast-paced platformer. Use a grappling gun to swing through perilous environments, overcome obstacles, and reach the finish line as quickly as possible. Unlock stylish skins to personalize your character.

Highlights
  • Grappling gun mechanics
  • Time-based challenges
  • Platforming gameplay
  • Obstacle courses
  • Character skins
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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To move around in the game, you just have to touch with your fingers, a grapple able object. A grapple able object would usually be a piece of grass or a piece of dirt. Then when you touch it, hold it to move around and release when at desired point. Grappling Run is an exhilarating and fast-paces platformed game that challenges you to race against time. Step into the shoes of a fearless adventurer armed with a grappling gun, and embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through perilous environments filled with thrilling levels and molten lava. Your objective is to complete each level as quickly as possible, using your agility and grappling powers to overcome obstacles and reach the finish line. Swing and sprint with precision, harnessing the power of your grappling gun to propel yourself through the air and finish the level. But remember, time is of the essence! Every second counts as you dash through the intricately designed levels, striving to beat your best time and establish your dominance to your friends. Will you emerge as the ultimate Grapple Master with the fastest completion times? To add a personal touch to your gameplay experience, the game offers a variety of stylish skins for your character. Unlock and choose from a range of unique skins, each with its own distinct appearance and flair. Stand out from the crowd and showcase your individuality as you conquer each level with your stylish skin. Are you ready to embrace the challenge, set new records, and become the ultimate Grapple Master? It's time to unleash your speed, agility, and style in this adrenaline-filled platforming adventure!

Screenshots

Elemental Master3 screens
Grappling Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grappling Run at 100% against Elemental Master's 29%. Grappling Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Elemental Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 16) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Elemental Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Grappling Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grappling Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Master has 2.3K ratings behind it against 16, 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 100% of Grappling Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Grappling Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Elemental Master versus Grappling Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental MasterGrappling Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size414 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTDZindan Berwary

Customer experience

Elemental Master

All ratings2,277 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative58.8%

Grappling Run

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Elemental Master

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • More elements and powers
  • Harder difficulty levels
  • Ability to rearrange element order
  • Reduce ad frequency

Grappling Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Elemental Master

One-time3
  • NO ADS$2.99
  • NO ADS and CASH$3.99
  • NO ADS and CASH and SKINS$5.99
None

Grappling Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elemental Master free?
Elemental Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grappling Run free?
Grappling Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elemental Master or Grappling Run?
Grappling Run is rated higher. Elemental Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Grappling Run averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Elemental Master or Grappling Run have ads?
Both Elemental Master and Grappling Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Master or Grappling Run?
Elemental Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grappling Run every 2 months. Most recently, Elemental Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grappling Run on October 24, 2026.

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