# AFK Monster vs Elemental Raiders

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AFK Monster | Elemental Raiders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-monster-summon-legend-td/id1645022223/reviews) | **[4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-raiders/id6444023621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dino Go Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187534072) | [G4AL Games For A Living](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651595496) |

## What reviewers say

### AFK Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-monster-summon-legend-td/id1645022223)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Card Pack Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limit Offer Card Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limit Offer Elite Card Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Card Pack Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Gold Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Card Pack Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Diamond Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Strategic and AFK gameplay
- 👍 Fun grind
- 👍 All heroes useful, no fodder
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Nice graphics and upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads keep freezing
- 🐛 Rewards getting smaller
- 🐌 Slow progression
- 🐌 Constant grind for resources
- 😒 Ads required for resources

**Reported bugs**

- Ads keep freezing with 13 seconds
- Rewards keep getting smaller with every ad watched

**Requested features**

- Show location of redeem code button


### Elemental Raiders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-raiders/id6444023621)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Hero Orbs Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aesir's Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Orbs Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 625x Elemental Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hero Orbs Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1.500x Elemental Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Battle Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3.800x Elemental Crystals | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*