# Element Fission vs Hold the Keep

The clearest difference is rating: Hold the Keep at 5.0 against Element Fission's 4.3. Hold the Keep also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Element Fission's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (107 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element Fission sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hold the Keep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hold the Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element Fission has 107 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Element Fission's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hold the Keep's.

Element Fission ships an update monthly, Hold the Keep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Fission | Hold the Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-fission/id6469493728/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Fullstackhero Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712056222) | [BcuzEYEcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789792808) |

## What reviewers say

### Element Fission

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-fission/id6469493728)

Lead elemental creatures to rescue unhappy individuals and uncover global truths. Engage in strategic battles, collect diverse creatures, and explore various game modes. Make choices that impact the world's crisis.

**Highlights:** Elemental creature collection, Strategic turn-based battles, Customizable AI tactics, Luck Rate system for gear drops, PvP and PvE content, Guild battles and exploration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(2) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Refreshing take on the genre
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Save state issues
- 🐛 Balancing problems
- 🐛 Problematic IV system

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load on iOS
- Accounts can be lost or taken

**Requested features**

- Background battling
- 3x speed option
- Skip tutorial option


### Hold the Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806)

Command heroes and use skill cards in this fast-paced tactical survival game. Build your army, upgrade abilities, and defend your keep against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each playthrough offers a chance to strategize and grow stronger for the next challenge.

**Highlights:** Command heroes, Unleash skill cards, Battle waves of enemies, Build and upgrade army, Defend the keep, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talent point reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hero Shard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hero shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of hero shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Fission free?

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

### Is Hold the Keep free?

Hold the Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Element Fission or Hold the Keep?

Hold the Keep is rated higher. Element Fission averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Hold the Keep averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Element Fission or Hold the Keep have ads?

Hold the Keep shows ads; Element Fission does not.

### Which is updated more often, Element Fission or Hold the Keep?

Element Fission ships an update monthly, and Hold the Keep every 9 days. Most recently, Element Fission was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hold the Keep on October 31, 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.*