# Element Fission vs Duskhold

The clearest difference is rating: Duskhold at 5.0 against Element Fission's 4.3. Duskhold also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 36) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Element Fission's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (107 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Element Fission sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Duskhold asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duskhold 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 2, 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 Duskhold's.

Element Fission ships an update monthly, Duskhold every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element Fission | Duskhold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-fission/id6469493728/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskhold/id6806370481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Fullstackhero Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712056222) | [Kaan Ipek](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794922449) |

## 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 (35)**

| 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 |
| Friend Update Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Monthcard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas package I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Update Pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Package(4) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Monthcard | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Friend Update Pack II | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Soul Pack I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Daily Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Friend Update Pack III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Battle Soul Pack II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Pack II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mid-Autumn Pack I | $49.99 | one-time |
| Christmas package II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mid-Autumn Pack II | $99.99 | one-time |
| Christmas package 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


### Duskhold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskhold/id6806370481)

Defend your kingdom by building defenses during the day and leading your champion in combat at night. Engage in strategic hex-based battles against raiders and warships, with options for single-player or co-op multiplayer. Customize your champion, buildings, and research to survive the onslaught.

**Highlights:** Hex map kingdom defense, Day/night cycle gameplay, Champion-led combat with abilities, Extensive building and research options, Co-op multiplayer for up to four players, Offline single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element Fission free?

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

### Is Duskhold free?

Duskhold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Element Fission or Duskhold?

Duskhold is rated higher. Element Fission averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Duskhold averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Element Fission or Duskhold have ads?

Duskhold shows ads; Element Fission does not.

### Which is updated more often, Element Fission or Duskhold?

Element Fission ships an update monthly, and Duskhold every 3 days. Most recently, Element Fission was updated on October 27, 2026 and Duskhold on October 16, 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.*