# Element X vs Spark Unity

The clearest difference is rating: Spark Unity at 5.0 against Element X's 3.4. Spark Unity also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Element X's advantage is ratings volume (162 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.

Spark Unity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element X has 162 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element X | Spark Unity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-x-secure-chat-and-call/id1631335820/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-unity-meet-students/id6787526548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 341 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vector Creations Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154157774) | [EDE Global Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842730170) |

## 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


### Spark Unity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-unity-meet-students/id6787526548)

Connect with fellow students in your new city. Find housing, buy/sell items, and message classmates before your first lecture. Verified users ensure a safe and genuine community experience.

**Highlights:** University, city, and country spaces, Housing alerts with custom filters, Marketplace for buying/selling items, Real-time messaging, Student-written guides, Daily brain-teaser puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element X free?

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

### Is Spark Unity free?

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

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

Spark Unity is rated higher. Element X averages 3.4 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Spark Unity averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Element X or Spark Unity have ads?

Neither Element X nor Spark Unity 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.*