# Idle Elements vs Hillbilly Run

The clearest difference is ads: Hillbilly Run at none against Idle Elements's shown. Hillbilly Run also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Idle Elements against 4.9 for Hillbilly Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hillbilly Run has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Elements | Hillbilly Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-elements/id6502619739/reviews)** | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hillbilly-run/id6749494536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nigmatic Sound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451103347) | [Shadow Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788998622) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Elements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-elements/id6502619739)

Merge crystals by matching three or more to generate increasingly large numbers. Manage your elements carefully to avoid negative consequences as you play.

**Highlights:** Match 3 crystal merging, Idle gameplay mechanics, Number generation, Element management, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hillbilly Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hillbilly-run/id6749494536)

Embark on a backwoods running adventure in this early release game. Experience core gameplay with humorous moments across three free levels. Your feedback will shape future content, including more levels and features.

**Highlights:** 3 free playable levels, Core gameplay mechanics, Humorous moments, Early release with ongoing development, User feedback integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Elements free?

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

### Is Hillbilly Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Elements or Hillbilly Run?

Idle Elements is rated higher. Idle Elements averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hillbilly Run averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Idle Elements or Hillbilly Run have ads?

Idle Elements shows ads; Hillbilly Run does not.

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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.*