# Elemental Sands vs n

The clearest difference is review sentiment: n at 100% against Elemental Sands's 44%. Elemental Sands's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elemental Sands sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and n sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elemental Sands holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Elemental Sands's written reviews are positive against 100% of n's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Elemental Sands ships an update every 3 weeks, n every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental Sands | n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-sands/id6474100439/reviews)** | [3.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-rolls-idle-game/id6737741236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapTide Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711698136) | [Wong Kai Sing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682862705) |

## What reviewers say

### Elemental Sands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-sands/id6474100439)

Build and automate a magical business empire in a fantasy world. Harness elemental powers to boost production and profits, collect rare items, and expand your reach to become a legendary CEO. This idle clicker game blends strategy with enchanting visuals.

**Highlights:** Build and automate business empire, Harness elemental power for production, Collect magical items and abilities, Increase company valuation and profits, Explore a fantasy world, Strategic management gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Study Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Electric Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| 135 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Research Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Volatile Research Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Refreshing free-to-play model
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Unique currency system
- 👍 Enjoyable idle gameplay
- 👍 Good aesthetic and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Drastic slowdown in progression
- 📉 Slow early game progression
- 📉 Progression feels stagnant
- 📉 Lack of rewarding progression
- 📉 Very slow and lacking features

**Reported bugs**

- Progress lost twice due to account issues
- App fails to load (tuning transmission frequencies)
- Updates bricked progress
- New patch reset sand capacity and spawn rate
- Game is locked with question marks on start

**Requested features**

- Convert excess sand to vials offline
- Increase level cap
- More content and end goals
- Formal suggestion channel (Discord)
- More mechanics in future updates


### n

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-rolls-idle-game/id6737741236)

An idle dice-rolling game where you earn rewards for creating combinations. Upgrade your abilities, collect special dice, and complete quests to enhance your gameplay and maximize your earnings.

**Highlights:** Rewards for dice combinations, Auto-rolling for rewards, Upgrades and unique bonuses, Collect special dice with abilities, Quests and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x150 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x330 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem x720 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1170 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2100 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem x4500 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elemental Sands free?

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

### Is n free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elemental Sands or n?

Elemental Sands is rated higher. Elemental Sands averages 4.3 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while n averages 3.2 from 27 ratings.

### Do Elemental Sands or n have ads?

Both Elemental Sands and n show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental Sands or n?

Elemental Sands ships an update every 3 weeks, and n every 2 months. Most recently, Elemental Sands was updated on November 4, 2026 and n on November 4, 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.*