# ELEMENTAL vs Hero Raid

The clearest difference is rating: ELEMENTAL at 4.7 against Hero Raid's 2.7. ELEMENTAL also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and ratings volume (438 vs 10). Hero Raid's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ELEMENTAL sells 64 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Raid sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ELEMENTAL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELEMENTAL has 438 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ELEMENTAL's written reviews are positive against 38% of Hero Raid's.

ELEMENTAL ships an update monthly, Hero Raid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ELEMENTAL | Hero Raid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-2d-mmorpg/id6455983161/reviews)** | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-raid-idle-rpg/id6471655035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 440 MB | 489 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DAERI SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/414170559) | [Gameberry Studio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601188536) |

## What reviewers say

### ELEMENTAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-2d-mmorpg/id6455983161)

Experience a classic 2D MMORPG with a focus on player interaction and progression. Explore a vast pixel art world, battle monsters with friends, and customize your character with unique gear and skills. This game offers a deep RPG experience without loot boxes.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Class systems, Gear upgrades, Reincarnation system, Co-op multiplayer, Expansive open world, Unique outfits

**In-app purchases (64)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Thanks Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| AD removal package | $1.99 | one-time |
| monthly gem package | $2.99 | one-time |
| growth pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| day pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Cooking Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elemental Pass 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| super awesome package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 18 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 14 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 9 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 13 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pass 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 23 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 27 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 엘리멘탈_어빌리티 패스 22 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 24 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 28 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 29 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 26 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 어빌리티 패스 30 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Step-Up Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 1 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gratitude Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Year-End Special Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 2 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 8월 성장 패키지4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 8월 특별 패키지4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7월 강화 패키지 4 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7월 스페셜 패키지 4 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great AFK gameplay
- 🤓 Depth and customization
- 💎 Generous rewards and F2P friendly
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Basic controls not working
- 🤖 Overly auto-focused gameplay
- 🌐 Lack of multiplayer and social features
- 🧭 Insufficient in-game guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Manual attack buttons not functioning
- Laggy and delayed multiplayer experience

**Requested features**

- Add PvP mode to fight friends
- Improve manual control and combat options
- Expand content and endgame activities


### Hero Raid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-raid-idle-rpg/id6471655035)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure to save a continent from danger. Customize your hero with unique costumes, gather powerful equipment, and advance your job to unlock new skills. Engage in challenging raids with other players and enjoy rapid progression through an idle system.

**Highlights:** Hero customization with costumes, Job advancement and skill acquisition, Idle progression system, Guild interactions and raids, Farm mini-game for rewards, Loot diverse equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Payment item (Code: 1200) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 2200) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 4000) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 6000) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 9900) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 12000) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 22000) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 33000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 55000) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Payment item (Code: 119000) | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ELEMENTAL free?

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

### Is Hero Raid free?

Hero Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ELEMENTAL or Hero Raid?

ELEMENTAL is rated higher. ELEMENTAL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Hero Raid averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do ELEMENTAL or Hero Raid have ads?

Both ELEMENTAL and Hero Raid show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ELEMENTAL or Hero Raid?

ELEMENTAL ships an update monthly, and Hero Raid fortnightly. Most recently, ELEMENTAL was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hero Raid on October 22, 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.*