Comparison

AFK Monster vs Elemental Raiders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AFK Monster

Engage in an idle tower defense game where you build a monster army to battle against an opposing force. Utilize AFK rewards to upgrade your units and explore various game modes, including dungeons and PvP arenas.

Highlights
  • AFK rewards and resource generation
  • Hero and monster upgrades
  • Dungeon exploration and artifact collection
  • PvP World Arena battles
  • Hero equipment crafting
  • Exploration and adventure modes
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Welcome to the very unique idle tower defense game. Build a powerful army of your own, fight with a tribe of monsters against the army of Light, and gradually reveal the hidden secrets from thousands of years ago. AFK FEATURES While participating in intense battles or even when the device is off, your Hive is still working, you still gain rewards from AFK mode. A lot of rewards for you to upgrade your heroes and monsters, and be ready to defeat any enemy. You can build your Hive AFK mode to get bigger rewards and collect even more valuable resources!!! DIVERSE MECHANICS AND STRATEGIES Dozens of heroes and powerful skills, each with different talent paths, combined with monsters and towers from the clan. Each player will build an extremely distinct army for themselves. Strategies and mechanics in the game are so vast, a sky of knowledge for you to explore!!! MANY GAME MODES Besides fighting against the army of light, you can explore the Dungeon mode, buy and sell artifacts, participate in bounty hunting to collect resources, and upgrade Heroes, Monsters as well as Towers. Additionally, you can also sail with the legendary captain to the sea to discover new lands. WORLD ARENA You are not alone in the game world, enter the world arena to test your army with other players. With army battle modes, 5 heroes vs 5 heroes, 1 hero vs 1 hero solo battle, you are going to have extremely harsh challenges from other players. Try to reach the highest rank and win enticing rewards. MAIN FEATURES: - AFK builds your base to get rewards and resources. - Upgrade, level up, and awaken Heroes to crush your opponents. - Beat the Dungeon bosses to collect ancient coins, and buy artifacts to strengthen the squad. - Crafting, and strengthening Hero equipment, bringing the power of your heroes to a new level. - Explore Exploration, Adventure modes to collect valuable lost spells and skills. - Join the arena, compete with players around the world, and dominate the leaderboard. - Dozens of events taking place throughout the game waiting for you to participate and collect rewards. Let’s join the Monster Clan and enjoy the game!!! Contact us: Email : genix.developer@gmail.com Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/afkmonstergame

About

Elemental Raiders

Assemble a team of elemental heroes and engage in strategic turn-based PvP battles and single-player raids. Collect unique spells to customize your heroes and climb the leaderboards in this visually stunning 3D world. Participate in esports tournaments and join a vibrant global community.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Live PvP arena battles
  • Elemental hero collection
  • Over 135 unique spells
  • Single-player raids
  • Esports tournaments
  • Hero skins
Features
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EMBARK ON A JOURNEY IN ELEMENTAL RAIDERS - A WORLD OF STRATEGIC BATTLES AND STUNNING VISUALS In this immersive 3D world, you'll assemble a formidable team, collect unique spells, and face off against adversaries in thrilling PvP battles and challenging single-player raids. Key Features: • Deep Tactical Gameplay: Engage in intense turn-based combat, where each decision has a strategic impact on the outcome of the battle. With accessible gameplay mechanics, you'll need to carefully select your heroes' spells and use them wisely to triumph over your foes. • Thrilling PvP Arena: Prove your strategic prowess in the exciting PvP Arena, where you'll go head-to-head against other players in live battles. Rise through the ranks and unlock new heroes as you demonstrate your mastery of strategy and team building. • Elemental Heroes: Command a diverse team of heroes, each hailing from the elements of Water, Fire, and Nature. Each hero possesses a unique set of spells, providing endless strategic combinations. • Spell-Based Hero Customisation: Equip your heroes with over 135 unique spells, each with exclusive stats and attributes, to enhance their combat effectiveness. From Uncommon to Legendary, these spells enable heroes to adapt and overcome diverse challenges. • Hero Aesthetics: Add a touch of uniqueness to your team with a variety of distinctive skins. These skins offer a way to style your heroes, adding an extra layer of individuality to your gameplay experience • Single-Player Raids: Experience the thrill and challenge of single-player Raids. Engage in epic battles against the Evil Titans to earn powerful chests and unlock awe-inspiring new spells. • Climb the Leaderboard: Ascend to the top by earning trophies and reap exclusive rewards like Chests and Rune Stones. Your journey through the realm of Elemental Raiders could lead you to become the greatest champion this world has ever seen. • Made for Esports: For those seeking an extra challenge, participate in regular esports tournaments with massive rewards. Showcase your strategic skills on a grand stage and earn recognition for your prowess. • Vibrant Community: Become part of the active Elemental Raiders community. Forge alliances, share strategies, and embark on thrilling adventures with fellow players around the globe. PLEASE NOTE! Elemental Raiders is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. If you are below eighteen (18) years of age (or the age of majority where you live), have your parents or legal guardians review this Agreement. Your download and/or use of Elemental Raiders will entail their acceptance and authorisation to you for becoming a Player, and all binding obligations in relation to the EULA will also be binding for them. Official Website: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/ Support: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/support/ Twitter: https://x.com/GFAL_Elemental Community: https://discord.gg/gamesforaliving Privacy Policy: https://gfal.com/games-privacy-policy/ End-User License Agreement: https://gfal.com/games-eula/

Screenshots

AFK Monster4 screens
Elemental Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AFK Monster at fortnightly against Elemental Raiders's every 5 weeks. AFK Monster also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 52) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Elemental Raiders's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 87%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AFK Monster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Raiders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AFK Monster against 4.9 for Elemental Raiders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of AFK Monster's written reviews are positive against 96% of Elemental Raiders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFK Monster ships an update fortnightly, Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AFK Monster versus Elemental Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFK MonsterElemental Raiders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (252 ratings)4.9 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better52
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDino Go CorpG4AL Games For A Living

Customer experience

AFK Monster

All ratings228 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Elemental Raiders

All ratings51 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

AFK Monster

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads keep freezing with 13 seconds
  • Rewards keep getting smaller with every ad watched

Requested features

1 request
  • Show location of redeem code button

Elemental Raiders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AFK Monster

One-time10
  • Daily Card Pack Tier 1$0.99
  • Limit Offer Card Pack 1$0.99
  • Limit Offer Elite Card Pack 1$1.99
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  • Pirate Pack$2.99
  • Daily Card Pack Tier 2$2.99
  • Monthly Gold Card$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Daily Card Pack Tier 3$4.99
  • Monthly Diamond Card$14.99
  • Gem Pack 6$99.99
10 purchases

Elemental Raiders

One-time10
  • Starter Hero Orbs Offer$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Aesir's Offer$2.99
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  • Legendary Offer$2.99
  • Hero Orbs Offer$4.99
  • 625x Elemental Crystals$4.99
  • Big Hero Orbs Offer$9.99
  • 1.500x Elemental Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Battle Pass$14.99
  • 3.800x Elemental Crystals$24.99

Questions

Is AFK Monster free?
AFK Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elemental Raiders free?
Elemental Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AFK Monster or Elemental Raiders?
Elemental Raiders is rated higher. AFK Monster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Elemental Raiders averages 4.9 from 52 ratings.
Do AFK Monster or Elemental Raiders have ads?
Both AFK Monster and Elemental Raiders show ads.
Which is updated more often, AFK Monster or Elemental Raiders?
AFK Monster ships an update fortnightly, and Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. Most recently, AFK Monster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Elemental Raiders on November 3, 2026.

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