Idle Elements vs Hue Balls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Elements
Merge crystals by matching three or more to generate increasingly large numbers. Manage your elements carefully to avoid negative consequences as you play.
- Match 3 crystal merging
- Idle gameplay mechanics
- Number generation
- Element management
- Strategic gameplay
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Line up 3+ crystals to have them merge and generate numbers... really big numbers. But, don't let any single element get too far ahead or bad things start to happen :)
Hue Balls
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Hue Balls is a fast-paced, color-matching puzzle arcade game that’s equal parts zen and chaos. Throw matching colors into the center before the screen fills up, score big points and survive as the game speeds up. Simple to play, impossible to put down. Whether you love casual games, puzzle games, or arcade action, Hue Balls delivers endless fun: Fast-paced gameplay – perfect for quick sessions or long runs Color match reflex puzzle – train your brain and test your reflexes Achievements – do you have what it takes to be the world's best? Endless mode – challenge yourself to beat your high score Vibrant color palettes – unlock fresh themes with future updates Global leaderboards – compete with friends and players worldwide If you enjoy match 3 games, tapping games, or color games like Color Switch, Stack, or Two Dots, you’ll love Hue Balls. Easy to learn, hard to master – can you keep up when the hue hits the fan? Play your way with multiple game modes: - Classic – endless color-matching chaos - Time Trial – race the clock for the highest score - Zen Mode – relax with no timer or fail state Download Hue Balls now and see how long you can last!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hue Balls at none against Idle Elements's shown. Idle Elements's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Idle Elements | Hue Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nigmatic Sound LLC | Aldea Labs |
In-app purchases
Idle Elements
No in-app purchases
Hue Balls
No in-app purchases
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