Comparison

Elements Defense vs Pendulum Sweeper

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

Head to head
About

Elements Defense

Engage in an idle tower defense game where you strategically place and upgrade elemental defenders to repel waves of attacking slimes. Collect new skills and powerful elements to strengthen your forces and protect the Spirit World.

Highlights
  • Strategic elemental placement
  • Upgrade unique defender abilities
  • Collect new elemental skills
  • Endless slime wave battles
  • Satisfying idle gameplay
  • Colorful graphics
Features
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Welcome to the Spirit World, where the battle for the Elemental Powers never stops in the Element Defense idle game! This idle defense game is a realm of magic, chaos, and never-ending war, where waves of Slimes relentlessly attack the stronghold of the Elements. The elemental powers are the key to survival. Place the elements at the edge of their territory and upgrade their unique abilities to battle with the slime waves before they breach the forcefield in this idle defense game. In an epic battle of good vs evil, pick the best element, upgrade the right ability, go to war with the slime waves, and unlock and collect mightier Elements as you level up. Prepare for an evolving defense challenge as the Slimes grow stronger with each new level. Choose the right skill boosters to upgrade and ensure your Elements can withstand the relentless onslaught, defend their territory, and win every battle. Element Defense is your perfect idle game match if you enjoy idle war strategy games with simple tap mechanics! Enjoy straightforward gameplay paired with satisfying visuals where you collect coins and tokens to upgrade and win in defense against enemy waves. Powerful Elements - Upgrade each Defender's unique abilities to build your defense and fend off the Slime waves. New Skills - Collect and use Elemental Tokens to acquire new skills and face tougher Slime monsters. Endless War- Experience the thrill of never-ending battles against the Slime waves. Satisfying Idle Game - Take delight in the colorful battle UI, unique Defender Elements, and naughty-looking Slime monsters. Colorful Graphics - Enjoy adorable Element Defenders and Slime Invaders that bring a fresh perspective to defense games. Play Element Defense now and help the Elements defend their territory by strategic upgrades during their war and ultimately save the Spirit World against the Slime monster waves! Privacy Policy: https://www.elixirgamelabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.elixirgamelabs.com/terms-of-service

About

Pendulum Sweeper

Control a double pendulum to defeat enemies climbing a hill. Master its physics to strike foes with precision and unlock upgrades to enhance your pendulum's power. This rogue-lite experience offers engaging gameplay and strategic choices for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Double pendulum physics
  • Defeat climbing enemies
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Strategic choices
  • Rogue-lite gameplay
Features
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Swing your pendulum to stop the relentless enemies climbing up the hill! The double pendulum's dynamic and unpredictable movement is not only captivating but also the key to your success. Master its unique physics to strike down foes with precision and flair. As you progress, you'll unlock powerful upgrades that enhance your pendulum's strength and efficiency, allowing you to tackle even tougher challenges. Choose wisely to maximize your effectiveness! If you love rogue-lite games, this experience will keep you hooked with its engaging gameplay and strategic choices. Dive into the action, experiment with different upgrades, and see how far you can go in this thrilling adventure!

Screenshots

Elements Defense4 screens
Pendulum Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elements Defense at 100% against Pendulum Sweeper's 32%. Elements Defense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). Pendulum Sweeper's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pendulum Sweeper sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Elements Defense asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elements Defense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pendulum Sweeper has 405 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Elements Defense's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pendulum Sweeper's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Elements Defense versus Pendulum Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElements DefensePendulum Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (405 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better32.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1405 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB268 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperElixir Gamelabs LLCKAYAC Inc.

Customer experience

Elements Defense

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pendulum Sweeper

All ratings405 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral28.8%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

Elements Defense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pendulum Sweeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shockwave ability stops working
  • Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add info tab for enemy details
  • Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum

In-app purchases

None

Elements Defense

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Pendulum Sweeper

One-time14
  • Crystal 602 variants$0.99
  • Fortune Chest2 variants$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Crystal 310$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Gold Pass$4.99
  • Starter Pack (Deal)2 variants$5.99
  • Crystal 640$9.99
  • Starter Pack (Super Deal)2 variants$9.99
  • Starter Pack All2 variants$14.99
  • Crystal 1330$19.99
  • Black Pass$19.99
  • Crystal 3480$49.99
  • Crystal 7300$99.99

Questions

Is Elements Defense free?
Elements Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendulum Sweeper free?
Pendulum Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elements Defense or Pendulum Sweeper?
Elements Defense is rated higher. Elements Defense averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pendulum Sweeper averages 4.5 from 405 ratings.
Do Elements Defense or Pendulum Sweeper have ads?
Pendulum Sweeper shows ads; Elements Defense does not.

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