Comparison

Elements Master vs Skate or Cry

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

Head to head
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!

About

Skate or Cry

An endless runner where you continuously skate, performing ollies and grinds. Navigate through changing day and night cycles while evading paparazzi and fans. Unlock cosmetic items and trails through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • One-button controls
  • Endless skating gameplay
  • Day/night world cycle
  • Grind combos
  • Paparazzi evasion
  • Unlockable cosmetic items
Features
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Ollie Heartbreak never stops skating. Take on Today’s Heartbreak: a new Daily Run where everyone skates the same course. You get one ranked attempt each day, followed by unlimited practice runs. Chase the sunrise, climb the Game Center leaderboard, and come back tomorrow for a completely new course. One tap to ollie. Grind every rail. Dodge the fans. Outrun the paparazzi. Chain tricks and grinds while the city shifts from day to dusk, night, and dawn. Want to keep skating? Unlock Skate Forever with a one-time purchase for endless randomized runs, persistent fame, collectible gear, and Guitar Breaks. Players who purchased the original paid version automatically retain full access. FEATURES • A free Daily Run with a new course every day • One ranked attempt plus unlimited practice • Game Center leaderboards • One-button skating built for quick runs • Endless randomized play with Skate Forever • Grind and trick combos with broken-heart trails • Fans, obstacles, and paparazzi camera flashes • Persistent fame, gear, and unlockable cosmetics • Live-generated chiptune soundtrack • A city that changes from day to night to sunrise • No ads. Ever. OPTIONAL PURCHASES • Skate Forever — unlock endless mode, fame, gear, and Guitar Breaks • Thanks! — alternate board colors • You’re the Best! — board and hoodie color sets • Ride or Die! — every cosmetic set, the broken-heart trail, and supporter recognition All purchases are one-time purchases. There are no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Elements Master4 screens
Skate or Cry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skate or Cry at 5.0 against Elements Master's 4.2. Skate or Cry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Elements Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (114 vs 3). On price 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. Skate or Cry sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Elements Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skate or Cry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elements Master has 114 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elements Master ships an update every 3 months, Skate or Cry every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Elements Master versus Skate or Cry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElements MasterSkate or Cry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (114 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYso CorpJHEtch LLC

Customer experience

Elements Master

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

Skate or Cry

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elements Master

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Skate or Cry

One-time3
  • Thanks!$0.99
  • You're the best!$2.99
  • Ride or die!$4.99

Questions

Is Elements Master free?
Elements Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skate or Cry free?
Skate or Cry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elements Master or Skate or Cry?
Skate or Cry is rated higher. Elements Master averages 4.2 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Skate or Cry averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Elements Master or Skate or Cry have ads?
Elements Master shows ads; Skate or Cry does not.
Which is updated more often, Elements Master or Skate or Cry?
Elements Master ships an update every 3 months, and Skate or Cry every 2 days. Most recently, Elements Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Skate or Cry on October 22, 2026.

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