Comparison

Black Stories vs Elements Evolved

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

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About

Black Stories

Engage in a unique lateral thinking game with over 150 puzzling scenarios. Players act as detectives or narrators, using only yes/no questions to uncover solutions to dark and extraordinary situations. Perfect for group game nights, it challenges logic and creativity.

Highlights
  • Over 150 free riddles
  • Unique situational puzzles
  • Beautiful artwork for each riddle
  • Monthly updates with new scenarios
  • Real-time riddle statistics
  • Favorite and mark riddles as solved
  • Yes/No question gameplay
Features
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Get ready for an adventure in solving over 200+ puzzling! You can take the role of a detective or narrator in complex scenarios. The solution of the riddles lies somewhere in the dark and in the extraordinary. From puzzling crimes to inexplicable events, using only the clues provided by the narrator. But be warned, these aren’t your average brain teasers; they’re tests of logic and creativity that will keep you guessing until the very end. Gather your friends and family for an exciting game night, since the app requires at least 2 players. There is no maximum amount of players! With every twist and turn, Black Stories invites you to stretch your imagination, question assumptions, and unlock the secrets that lie beneath the surface. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this app challenges you to put on your detective hat and guess the solution to various situational riddles. Each black story presents a unique lateral thinking puzzle that will train your brain and test your detective skills. Black Stories offers endless entertainment for those who love to guess and solve complex scenarios. Join the ranks of the best detectives with Black Stories, the app that combines dark stories with challenging puzzles. Think outside the box to solve the most complex puzzles. The following features are inside the app: - Over 150+ riddles completely free - Unique never-seen before riddles - Beautiful artwork for each riddle - Updated monthly with new scenarios - Real-time statistics for each riddle, compare your score to many others - Favorite your riddles to organize them and quickly find them again - Like your favorite story and mark them as solved to get quick insight in which situational puzzles you still need to solve Black Stories is a yes/no game, where you can be a detective or a narrator! If you are a detective, you can only ask yes or no questions to the narrator, and vice versa! What are you waiting for? Download the app now!

About

Elements Evolved

A fast-paced puzzle game where you drag elements to create sets of four, triggering chain reactions and evolving them into higher forms. Master seven elements, including the challenging Void, and recruit legendary Creatures to boost your score. Compete on global leaderboards and strategize your way to explosive combos.

Highlights
  • Element evolution and set grouping
  • Chain reactions and combo building
  • Seven unique elements, including Void
  • Recruit legendary Creatures
  • Daily gifts and in-app shop powerups
  • Global leaderboards and shareable replays
Features
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Elements Evolved is a fast, score-driven puzzle game where every move shapes the fate of the board. Drag elements across the grid, group them in sets of four, and evolve them into higher forms. Build chain reactions, set up huge combos, and keep the field open as pressure rises. Command six elements to create order from chaos, then face the seventh: Void. It can end your run, clear the board, and turn a desperate moment into your biggest strategic decision. Easy to learn and hard to master, Elements Evolved rewards speed, foresight, and nerve. The longer you stay in control, the more explosive your score becomes. Recruit seven legendary Creatures — one for each element, from the Blazing Phoenix to the Abyss Titan — and watch every fusion pay out more Sparks. Pick up free daily gifts, build up Sparks across runs, and grab powerups from the in-app shop when you need an edge. Features: - Chain reactions and runs that snowball into huge scores - Seven elements, including the run-ending Void - Seven Creatures to recruit, each tied to its element - Daily gifts with Powerup Packs and Sparks - Global leaderboards, shareable replays, and trophies to unlock

Screenshots

Black Stories4 screens
Elements Evolved4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Elements Evolved at none against Black Stories's shown. Elements Evolved also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Black Stories's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Black Stories sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Elements Evolved sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Black Stories against 5.0 for Elements Evolved. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Stories has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Stories ships an update every 5 weeks, Elements Evolved every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Black Stories versus Elements Evolved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack StoriesElements Evolved
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB9 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperAlexander TechRafael Werner

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Black Stories

One-time7
  • Abyss$0.99
  • Sunshine$0.99
  • Vodoo$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Eclipsed$0.99
  • Midnight$1.99
  • Sinister$2.99
  • All Black Stories$3.99
6 purchases

Elements Evolved

One-time6
  • Powerup Pack$0.99
  • Small Spark Pack$1.99
  • Spark Doubler$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Medium Spark Pack$5.99
  • Large Spark Pack$22.99
  • Mega Spark Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Black Stories free?
Black Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elements Evolved free?
Elements Evolved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Stories or Elements Evolved?
Black Stories and Elements Evolved are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Black Stories or Elements Evolved have ads?
Black Stories shows ads; Elements Evolved does not.
Which is updated more often, Black Stories or Elements Evolved?
Black Stories ships an update every 5 weeks, and Elements Evolved every 9 days. Most recently, Black Stories was updated on November 7, 2026 and Elements Evolved on October 31, 2026.

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