# ELEMENTAL vs Demon Hunter Idle

The clearest difference is rating: ELEMENTAL at 4.7 against Demon Hunter Idle's 4.4. ELEMENTAL also leads on ratings volume (439 vs 66) and review sentiment (61% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ELEMENTAL sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Demon Hunter Idle 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELEMENTAL has 439 ratings behind it against 66, 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 51% of Demon Hunter Idle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ELEMENTAL | Demon Hunter Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-2d-mmorpg/id6455983161/reviews)** | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-hunter-idle/id6472879858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 440 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DAERI SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/414170559) | [GA Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719593505) |

## What reviewers say

### ELEMENTAL

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

Embark on a classic 2D MMORPG adventure with pixel art graphics and a focus on cooperative gameplay. Explore a vast open world, conquer monsters with friends, and customize your character with unique outfits and gear. Experience deep RPG mechanics without loot boxes.

**Highlights:** Pixel art graphics, Class systems, Gear upgrades, Reincarnation system, Cooperative gameplay, Unique outfits, Open-world exploration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Step-Up Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bomb 2 | $59.99 | 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


### Demon Hunter Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-hunter-idle/id6472879858)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure with stylish pixel art and fast leveling. Unleash your character's potential through awakening, class changes, and powerful familiars. Ascend the Demonic Tower for rewards and restore balance to a world consumed by darkness.

**Highlights:** Stylish pixel-art action, Fast, idle leveling with AFK rewards, Character awakening and unique costumes, Class change and playstyle customization, Familiars with unique skills, Demonic Tower challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grand Opening Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| Daily Summon Equipment Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bag Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Grade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Grade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nonstop Familiar Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (permanent) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Demonic Membership (28 days) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold Grade | $6.99 | one-time |
| God Deal Summon Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Easy to play and understand
- 👍 Good progression speed
- 👍 Nice graphics and visuals
- 👍 Potential for a great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not loading
- 🐛 Login issues after updates
- 🐛 Infinite loading screens
- 🐛 Account suspension
- 🐛 Unresponsive support

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading after update
- Infinite loading after update
- Account suspended
- Login issues
- Account bans

**Requested features**

- Add Vietnamese language
- More character customization options
- Add male legendary and mythic familiars
- Option to change character gender
- More ways to acquire job change tickets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ELEMENTAL free?

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

### Is Demon Hunter Idle free?

Demon Hunter Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ELEMENTAL or Demon Hunter Idle?

ELEMENTAL is rated higher. ELEMENTAL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Demon Hunter Idle averages 4.4 from 66 ratings.

### Do ELEMENTAL or Demon Hunter Idle have ads?

Both ELEMENTAL and Demon Hunter Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ELEMENTAL or Demon Hunter Idle?

ELEMENTAL ships an update monthly, and Demon Hunter Idle monthly. Most recently, ELEMENTAL was updated on November 7, 2026 and Demon Hunter Idle on November 8, 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.*