# Mech+ vs The Elements Channel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mech+ | The Elements Channel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-plus/id1611746916/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-channel/id1670835260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mech TV Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611746918) | [The Elements Group L L C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670835263) |

## What reviewers say

### Mech+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-plus/id1611746916)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mech Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mech+ Annual Subscriptione | $22.49 | per year |


### The Elements Channel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-channel/id1670835260)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*