# Fieldrunners 2 vs Element TD Lite

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fieldrunners 2 at 1.5K against Element TD Lite's 9. Element TD Lite's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fieldrunners 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Element TD Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Element TD Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fieldrunners 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Fieldrunners 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Element TD Lite's.

Fieldrunners 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Element TD Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldrunners 2 | Element TD Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-2/id527358348/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-td-lite/id1158693529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Subatomic Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292421274) | [Element Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130157486) |

## What reviewers say

### Fieldrunners 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldrunners-2/id527358348)

Defend the world from an alien invasion by strategically placing a variety of upgradable weapons. Engage in over 20 levels across diverse environments, utilizing airstrikes and traps to defeat enemies. Experience new gameplay styles like Puzzle, Sudden Death, and Time Trial.

**Highlights:** 20 unique, upgradable weapons, Over 20 levels across diverse environments, Refreshing game modes (Time Trial, Sudden Death, Puzzle), Revolutionary AI with stunning realism, Air strikes, mines, and powerful items, Gorgeous artwork at full Retina resolution, iCloud support for save transfers

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Field Commission | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 70,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best tower Defense game ever
- 👍 Recalculated enemy paths
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 👍 Awesome graphics
- 👍 Fun and easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buttons don't work
- 🐛 Can't purchase new towers or items
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Causes device to overheat
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Coins don't work for purchases
- Buttons to buy towers and items are broken
- Crashes on loading screen
- Progress and purchases lost after reinstall
- Incompatible with iPhone X and newer models

**Requested features**

- Update the game for newer iOS versions
- Add more levels and content
- Implement a sandbox mode
- Allow turning off tutorial
- Improve bottom row tower placement


### Element TD Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-td-lite/id1158693529)

Build towers by combining elements to defend against waves of creeps in this free tower defense game. Explore countless strategies with unique towers, creep types, and game modes. Compete globally and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Elemental tower combinations, 44 unique towers with upgrades, 56 creep types, Multiple game modes, Global leaderboards, 30 achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fieldrunners 2 free?

Fieldrunners 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Element TD Lite free?

Element TD Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fieldrunners 2 or Element TD Lite?

Element TD Lite is rated higher. Fieldrunners 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Element TD Lite averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Fieldrunners 2 or Element TD Lite have ads?

Neither Fieldrunners 2 nor Element TD Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fieldrunners 2 or Element TD Lite?

Fieldrunners 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Element TD Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Fieldrunners 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Element TD Lite on November 2, 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.*