Comparison

El Paso, Elsewhere vs Save Polly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

El Paso, Elsewhere

Engage in a supernatural neo-noir shooter featuring slow-motion gunfights against vampires, werewolves, and other creatures. Explore a reality-shifting motel beneath El Paso and uncover an emotional story of heartbreak and revenge.

Highlights
  • Cinematic bullet-time action
  • Battle supernatural horrors
  • Immersive neo-noir story
  • Explosive combat with unique weapons
  • Dynamic and destructible environments
  • Original hip-hop soundtrack
Features
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El Paso, Elsewhere. A supernatural neo-noir shooter filled with monsters, mystery, and slow-motion action. Fight your way through a haunted, reality-shifting motel, now mysteriously 46 floors deep beneath El Paso, Texas. Hunt vampires, werewolves, fallen angels, and other terrifying creatures in cinematic slow-motion gunfights inspired by action classics. Uncover an emotional neo-noir story of heartbreak and revenge as you face Draculae—the vampire lord you once loved. WHY YOU’LL LOVE EL PASO, ELSEWHERE: • Cinematic bullet-time action: Slow-motion dives, dodges, and gunplay. • Face supernatural horrors: Battle vampires, werewolves, and fallen angels. • Immersive neo-noir story: Fully-voiced campaign filled with drama and mystery. • Explosive combat: Use holy-fire Molotov cocktails and dual pistols. • Dynamic environments: Destroy objects and enemies with realistic physics. • Original hip-hop soundtrack: Featuring RJ Lake & Xalavier Nelson Jr. From the acclaimed creators at Strange Scaffold, makers of Life Eater and I Am Your Beast. Download now and dive into neo-noir chaos.

About

Save Polly

Embark on an emotional endless runner adventure as a brave parrot searching for her lost parents. Navigate diverse jungle environments, master intuitive controls, and overcome challenging obstacles. Compete weekly and unlock upgrades to enhance your journey.

Highlights
  • Compelling storyline
  • Intuitive flight controls
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Diverse environmental challenges
  • Marathon mode
  • Weekly competitions
  • Unlockable mystery chests
  • Character upgrades and customization
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EXCLUSIVELY ON IPHONE! Join Polly, a courageous parrot, on a heart-pounding quest to reunite with her parents after a fierce storm tears them apart. Traverse lush jungles, brave intense thunderstorms, explore bustling villages, soar over erupting volcanoes, and delve into dark, mysterious caves in this captivating endless runner game. - Compelling Storyline: Embark on a journey filled with emotion and excitement as Polly battles the elements to find her lost family. - Seamless Controls: Master intuitive flight controls that make navigating the skies a breeze. - Endless Runner Thrill: Experience non-stop action as you guide Polly through ever-changing environments. - Diverse Challenges: Navigate through varied landscapes, from dense jungles to fiery volcanoes, each with unique obstacles. - Marathon Mode: Push your limits and see how far Polly can fly in a single run. - Weekly Competitions: Test your skills against other players in our competitive weekly challenges. - Unlock Mystery Chests: Discover hidden treasures that offer valuable rewards. - Character Upgrades: Enhance Polly's abilities with special upgrades to help her on her journey. - Customization Options: Personalize Polly with unique accessories to make her stand out. Dive into Polly's adventure and help her reunite with her family. "Save Polly" is easy to learn but hard to master, offering a challenging and immersive experience for players of all levels. How far can you guide Polly on her epic quest?

Screenshots

El Paso, Elsewhere4 screens
Save Polly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: El Paso, Elsewhere at 4.7 against Save Polly's 3.8. El Paso, Elsewhere also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. El Paso, Elsewhere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Save Polly sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

El Paso, Elsewhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: El Paso, Elsewhere has 744 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of El Paso, Elsewhere's written reviews are positive against 55% of Save Polly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

El Paso, Elsewhere ships an update every 3 days, Save Polly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
El Paso, Elsewhere versus Save Polly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEl Paso, ElsewhereSave Polly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (744 ratings) — better3.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings744 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.7 GB454 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrosty PopPolarcade AB

Customer experience

El Paso, Elsewhere

All ratings744 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.3%

Save Polly

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

El Paso, Elsewhere

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Elevator not working in level 28
  • Frankenstein enemy health gets stuck in level 27
  • Character movement issues during chapter name display
  • Crashes on iPhone 6 Plus

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement cloud save functionality
  • Increase frame rate cap
  • Introduce a free-to-play zombies mode

Save Polly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

El Paso, Elsewhere

One-time1
  • El Paso, Elsewhere$4.99
5 purchases

Save Polly

One-time5
  • Lite Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$2.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Starter Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is El Paso, Elsewhere free?
El Paso, Elsewhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save Polly free?
Save Polly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, El Paso, Elsewhere or Save Polly?
El Paso, Elsewhere is rated higher. El Paso, Elsewhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Save Polly averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.
Do El Paso, Elsewhere or Save Polly have ads?
Neither El Paso, Elsewhere nor Save Polly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, El Paso, Elsewhere or Save Polly?
El Paso, Elsewhere ships an update every 3 days, and Save Polly every 3 weeks. Most recently, El Paso, Elsewhere was updated on October 16, 2026 and Save Polly on September 29, 2026.

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