Comparison

Mech+ vs The Elements Channel

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

Head to head
About

Mech+

Stream Robot Wars Classics and Techno Games in HD. Hundreds of hours of programming are available, with new content added monthly. Content and features may vary by region.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of hours of programming
  • New content added monthly
  • Stream Robot Wars Classics
  • Stream Techno Games in HD
  • Content varies by region
  • Monthly and yearly subscriptions
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Welcome to Mech+, with hundreds of hours of programming to discover and new content added every month. Stream Robot Wars Classics and Techno Games in HD for the first time along with many more quality shows. The content and features available on Mech+ may vary by region. Some titles and features shown above may not be available in your country. Download the app to start watching now! To access all features and content you can subscribe to Mech+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service: https://www.mech-plus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.mech-plus.com/privacy

About

The Elements Channel

Stream live, cinematic, and immersive nature-oriented experiences across multiple devices. Enjoy a variety of content, including music, in a visually stunning platform.

Highlights
  • Multi-device streaming
  • Live nature experiences
  • Cinematic nature documentaries
  • Immersive nature content
  • Music experiences
  • Nature-oriented content
Read full description

The Elements Channel is a multi-device streaming platform offering extraordinary nature-oriented live, cinematic, immersive and music experiences. 
Terms of Service: https://theelementschannel.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://theelementschannel.vhx.tv/privacy

Screenshots

Mech+4 screens
The Elements Channel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Elements Channel at none against Mech+'s 2. Mech+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. Mech+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Elements Channel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mech+ against 5.0 for The Elements Channel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mech+ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mech+ versus The Elements Channel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMech+The Elements Channel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB60 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMech TV LtdThe Elements Group L L C

Customer experience

Mech+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

The Elements Channel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mech+

Subscriptions2
  • Mech Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Mech+ Annual Subscriptione$22.491 Year
None

The Elements Channel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mech+ free?
Mech+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Elements Channel free?
The Elements Channel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mech+ or The Elements Channel?
Mech+ and The Elements Channel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mech+ or The Elements Channel have ads?
The Elements Channel shows ads; Mech+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Mech+ or The Elements Channel?
Mech+ ships an update every 3 months, and The Elements Channel every 3 months. Most recently, Mech+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Elements Channel on November 3, 2026.

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