Comparison

Harper's Bazaar India vs The Elements+

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

Head to head
About

Harper's Bazaar India

Explore the latest in luxury fashion, design, and personal style with this digital fashion magazine. It celebrates style for women of all ages, offering in-depth editorial content and stunning photography.

Highlights
  • Latest fashion trends
  • Luxury and design features
  • Personal style inspiration
  • Editorial content
  • High-quality photography
  • Digital magazine subscription
Features
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Harper’s Bazaar is the oldest, continuously published fashion magazine in the world; Harper’s Bazaar has been the bastion of fabulous fashion for more than 142 years. As the 29th international edition, Harper’s Bazaar India matches the exacting standards that its cousins have set around the world in the areas of fashion, editorial content, and photographic superiority. Harper’s Bazaar India is a magazine that celebrates the best in luxury, design and style. It’s where fashion gets personal. While it’s a fashion magazine, and the emphasis is on fashion, it is also a champion of personal style. Harper’s Bazaar understands that women want to know the latest news and fashion trends, yet encourages a very personal expression of that style. It believes women are fabulous at every age, and is committed to celebrating that in every issue. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $19.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

The Elements+

This app from The Elements Group focuses on creating lasting positive impacts for people and the natural environment. It aims to foster a more sustainable and beneficial world through its initiatives.

Highlights
  • Positive impact initiatives
  • Environmental focus
  • Social impact
  • Sustainable development
Features
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The mobile app of The Elements Group, where we're striving for lasting positive impact on people, the natural environment and the world.

Screenshots

Harper's Bazaar India4 screens
The Elements+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Elements+ at none against Harper's Bazaar India's 13. Harper's Bazaar India's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Harper's Bazaar India sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. The Elements+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Harper's Bazaar India against 5.0 for The Elements+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harper's Bazaar India ships an update every 6 weeks, The Elements+ every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Harper's Bazaar India versus The Elements+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarper's Bazaar IndiaThe Elements+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiving Media India Ltd.The Elements Group L L C

Customer experience

Harper's Bazaar India

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Elements+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Harper's Bazaar India

Subscriptions3
  • Harpers Bazaar India$4.993 Months
  • Harpers Bazaar India$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time10
  • Harper's Bazaar November 2011$1.99
  • Harper Bazar December 2011$1.99
  • Harper Bazar January - February 2012$1.99
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  • Harper's Bazaar India April 2012$1.99
  • Harper's Bazaar India May 2012$1.99
  • Harper's Bazzar January February 2013$1.99
  • December 2023$1.99
  • February 2025$2.99
  • January February 2024$2.99
  • Harper\'s Bazaar India September 2016$3.99
None

The Elements+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harper's Bazaar India free?
Harper's Bazaar India is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Elements+ free?
The Elements+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Harper's Bazaar India or The Elements+?
Harper's Bazaar India and The Elements+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Harper's Bazaar India or The Elements+ have ads?
Neither Harper's Bazaar India nor The Elements+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harper's Bazaar India or The Elements+?
Harper's Bazaar India ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Elements+ every 20 months. Most recently, Harper's Bazaar India was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Elements+ on October 30, 2026.

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