Comparison

New Star Soccer vs ElementGladiators

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

Head to head
About

New Star Soccer

Launch a soccer career as a 16-year-old, managing skills, lifestyle, and relationships. Experience the highs and lows of the sport, from training to international glory, with engaging gameplay and life-altering decisions.

Highlights
  • Launch and manage a soccer career
  • Develop player skills and talent
  • Manage relationships and lifestyle
  • Experience career highs and lows
  • Engage in mini-games and casino
  • Progress through leagues to international glory
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to New Star Soccer, “The best football game on mobile and tablets.” (Eurogamer). The soccer game acclaimed and adored by players and the gaming press alike. You are the star of the show as you launch your soccer career as a promising 16 year old in this BAFTA award-winning, App Store #1 sports RPG from New Star Games. "A pristine game" 5/5 (The Sun) Build your skills, lifestyle and ride the roller-coaster of life as you experience every emotion this great sport has to offer! “The perfect marriage of quick play phone game, football management, sim and RPG” (Kotaku). Manage your relationships, keeping team-mates, the coach, your partner and your sponsors happy as you face dilemmas and exciting twists along the way. Risk your earnings in the casino, explore sinister bribes and eventually retire to set a new career game score! Equally enjoyable as a snack game for a few minutes or an intensive few hours, New Star Soccer will leave you entertained, amused and hungry for more, and it’s entirely free to play without any restriction! “An essential download” (Game Trailers) Over 200,000 user reviews averaging 4.6/5!! “New Star Soccer is one of the most addictive games ever”. (Sunday Mirror) Instinctive controls, laced with detail, entertainment, mini-games, shocks, surprises and sheer unadulterated joy, New Star Soccer is a delight from start to finish. "So engrossing you'll be playing until your phone battery dies" 5/5 (Sunday Times) What are you waiting for? This huge, detailed football universe is yours to own. To the training ground and earn your first contract… KEY FEATURES Free to play! Hundreds of hours of entertainment at your fingertips! Super addictive, exciting simulation of the modern football universe! Create your alter ego and make your way through the leagues to International glory! Experience highs and lows, make key decisions and build your celebrity lifestyle! Hire agents, trainers, learn new skills, develop your talent! Enjoy the casino, own race-horses and more besides - but don't forget to keep the boss sweet!

About

ElementGladiators

Features
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Swap. Match. STRIKE! In Element Gladiators every match is a real attack. Line up Fire, Water, Air and Earth and your gladiator hurls fireballs, tidal splashes, cyclone slashes and falling boulders at the enemy — while the enemy plays the very same board against you. MATCH BIG, HIT HARD - Match 4, 5 or 6+ tiles for power attacks and critical hits - Chain cascades for x2, x3, x4 combo multipliers - Bombs blast the board, Meat heals, Shields block the next hit DISCOVER SECRET COMBOS - Mix two elements in one turn to unlock 10 hidden combos: Steam Burst, Magma Strike, Wildfire, Inferno Explosion… - Use the element cycle: Water beats Fire, Fire beats Air, Air beats Earth, Earth beats Water ONLINE 1v1 DUELS - Challenge a friend with a private room code or find a rival of similar strength with Quick Match - Everyone fights with their own champion, level and upgrades — 30 seconds per turn - Practice against the Sparring Bot anytime, even offline A REAL CHALLENGE - 48 stages across 6 worlds: Sunscorch Arena, Bone Crypts, Frost Tombs, Ember Depths, Storm Peaks and the Shadow Throne - 6 multi-phase bosses that change tactics when wounded - Smart enemies with special attacks — watch the countdown and raise your shield in time - A wrong swap costs your turn, so think before you move GROW YOUR CHAMPIONS - Unlock the Hoplite and the mighty Praetorian with gold you earn - Level up, buy upgrades, collect stars and achievements - A new Daily Challenge every day and daily login rewards - Campaign playable offline, one-handed, no account needed - English and Turkish

Screenshots

New Star Soccer4 screens
ElementGladiators4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElementGladiators at none against New Star Soccer's 12. ElementGladiators also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). New Star Soccer's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. New Star Soccer sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. ElementGladiators asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New Star Soccer ships an update every 2 months, ElementGladiators daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
New Star Soccer versus ElementGladiators: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew Star SoccerElementGladiators
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB22 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNew Star GamesBURAK EROL

Bugs and requests

New Star Soccer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent match results and statistics
  • Issues with player positioning and passing
  • Unreliable energy/stamina system

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more leagues, tournaments, and international competitions
  • Introduce difficulty settings and customization options
  • Improve player progression and contract negotiation
  • Expand lifestyle and off-field activities
  • Implement a more robust and meaningful relationship system

ElementGladiators

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

New Star Soccer

One-time12
  • A Bunch of Bux$0.99
  • Pitch & Weather Pack$0.99
  • NS CNTRL v4$0.99
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  • NS SWRV v1$0.99
  • NRG Bolt$0.99
  • Agent - Pro$1.99
  • NS SWRV v2$2.99
  • 4 x NRG Bolt$2.99
  • Remove Ads Pro License$3.99
  • Agent - Expert$3.99
  • Trainer - Expert$3.99
  • A Stack of Bux$9.99
None

ElementGladiators

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New Star Soccer free?
New Star Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElementGladiators free?
ElementGladiators is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do New Star Soccer or ElementGladiators have ads?
Both New Star Soccer and ElementGladiators show ads.
Which is updated more often, New Star Soccer or ElementGladiators?
New Star Soccer ships an update every 2 months, and ElementGladiators daily. Most recently, New Star Soccer was updated on October 28, 2026 and ElementGladiators on October 21, 2026.

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