# Mobile Run vs Elemental Gloves

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Elemental Gloves at 146K against Mobile Run's 835. Elemental Gloves also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Gloves sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elemental Gloves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Gloves has 146K ratings behind it against 835, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Elemental Gloves's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Run | Elemental Gloves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews) | **[4.7 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-gloves-magic-power/id1641086679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 835 | **146K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


### Elemental Gloves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-gloves-magic-power/id1641086679)

Engage in an action-packed game where you wield elemental powers through magical gloves. Master the elements to defend yourself and overcome challenges in this easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master experience.

**Highlights:** Dominate the Elements, Superpower in Magic Hands, Action-packed gameplay, Easy to learn, Hard to master

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega VIP Offer Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Mega VIPoffer Weekly 3day free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Mega VIP Offer Monthly | $23.99 | per month |
| 12k Coins Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Skip It's Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 27k Coins Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35 Skip It's Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Skipit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack noADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50k Coins Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 55 Skip It's Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Journey Reward Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| 110 Skip It's Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 85k Coins Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 250 Skip It's Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500k Coins Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 600 Skip it's Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique elemental abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of element merging options
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Inconsistent ad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Gloves disappearing after gameplay
- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad loading

**Requested features**

- More elemental glove options
- Ability to permanently unlock super gloves
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Run free?

Mobile Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elemental Gloves free?

Elemental Gloves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Run or Elemental Gloves?

Elemental Gloves is rated higher. Mobile Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while Elemental Gloves averages 4.7 from 146K ratings.

### Do Mobile Run or Elemental Gloves have ads?

Both Mobile Run and Elemental Gloves show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Run or Elemental Gloves?

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, and Elemental Gloves every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Run was updated on September 20, 2026 and Elemental Gloves on September 26, 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.*