# Elemental Gloves vs Shuriken Cut

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shuriken Cut at none against Elemental Gloves's 18. Shuriken Cut also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 68%) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). Elemental Gloves's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (151K vs 25K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elemental Gloves sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Shuriken Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Elemental Gloves against 4.8 for Shuriken Cut. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Gloves has 151K ratings behind it against 25K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Elemental Gloves's written reviews are positive against 84% of Shuriken Cut's.

Elemental Gloves ships an update every 2 months, Shuriken Cut every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental Gloves | Shuriken Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (151K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-gloves-magic-power/id1641086679/reviews) | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuriken-cut-split/id6741509379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 300 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shuriken Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuriken-cut-split/id6741509379)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Throw shurikens by dragging the screen to hit enemies. The angle of your drag determines the shuriken's trajectory and how it splits the target. Aim precisely to slice through your opponents.

**Highlights:** Drag to throw shurikens, Angle-based trajectory, Split enemies in two, Precise aiming, Action-packed gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💤 Gets boring quickly
- 🔍 Lack of content

**Reported bugs**

- Shurikens don't always go where directed
- Inability to restart levels

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add randomized enemy/level generator
- Allow users to create and share custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elemental Gloves free?

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

### Is Shuriken Cut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elemental Gloves or Shuriken Cut?

Shuriken Cut is rated higher. Elemental Gloves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 151K ratings, while Shuriken Cut averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.

### Do Elemental Gloves or Shuriken Cut have ads?

Both Elemental Gloves and Shuriken Cut show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental Gloves or Shuriken Cut?

Elemental Gloves ships an update every 2 months, and Shuriken Cut every 3 months. Most recently, Elemental Gloves was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shuriken Cut on October 29, 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.*