# Element X vs X

The clearest difference is rating: X at 5.0 against Element X's 3.4. X also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Element X's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element X has 163 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element X | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-x-secure-chat-and-call/id1631335820/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-posed-location/id6755918713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 341 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vector Creations Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154157774) | [Alexander Hagenah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857290376) |

## What reviewers say

### Element X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-x-secure-chat-and-call/id1631335820)

Communicate securely and privately with instant messaging and video calls. This app offers robust features for individuals and communities, allowing you to own your data and choose where it's hosted. Enjoy real-time communication with synchronized history across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time messaging, Video calls, Public and private rooms, Rich messaging features, Cross-device synchronization, Data ownership and server choice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-posed-location/id6755918713)

Discover the real posting locations of X (Twitter) users. This app reveals country, device type, and VPN/proxy usage for any public X account. It's perfect for researchers, journalists, and anyone verifying online authenticity.

**Highlights:** Discover real country locations, Detect device type (iPhone, mobile, web), Identify VPN & proxy usage, Dual-mode system (Cache & Live), Community cloud cache for shared data, Export evidence screenshots, Privacy-first data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element X free?

Element X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Element X or X?

X is rated higher. Element X averages 3.4 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while X averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Element X or X have ads?

Neither Element X nor X shows ads.

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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.*