# Elsewhere Electric vs Pine Hearts

The clearest difference is rating: Pine Hearts at 4.5 against Elsewhere Electric's 3.7. Pine Hearts also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%) and ratings volume (89 vs 3). Elsewhere Electric's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pine Hearts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elsewhere Electric asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pine Hearts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pine Hearts has 89 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Elsewhere Electric's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pine Hearts's.

Elsewhere Electric ships an update fortnightly, Pine Hearts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elsewhere Electric | Pine Hearts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-electric/id6738363450/reviews) | **[4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-hearts/id6745611937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stitch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/969233799) | [Secret Mode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613352148) |

## What reviewers say

### Elsewhere Electric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-electric/id6738363450)

Guide a VR installer through a mysterious facility by reconfiguring the map and solving puzzles from a remote command hub. Uncover the facility's secrets to ensure your teammate's survival.

**Highlights:** Map reconfiguration, Puzzle solving, Remote command hub, Cooperative gameplay, Facility exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pine Hearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-hearts/id6745611937)

Embark on a cozy hiking adventure in a nature reserve, revisiting childhood memories and helping quirky characters. Explore diverse locations, solve gentle puzzles, and uncover a heartfelt story about family. This game offers a relaxing experience with extensive accessibility options.

**Highlights:** Heartfelt story about family loss, Explore a sunny Scottish-inspired setting, Diverse locations: beaches, caves, golf courses, Gentle puzzling and stress-free exploration, Whimsical characters and quests, Pet cute dogs and pat cool crabs, Comprehensive accessibility options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and adventurous gameplay
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable story
- 💎 Fun puzzles and exploration
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and world
- 🎶 Wonderful music and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing navigation and getting lost
- 💰 Unclear pricing for full game
- 📱 Accessibility issues with touch controls
- 🕰️ Game feels unfinished or lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Erratic and slow character movement
- Inability to save progress consistently

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay and more content
- Improved navigation and map system
- Better accessibility options
- Clearer pricing and upgrade information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elsewhere Electric free?

Elsewhere Electric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pine Hearts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elsewhere Electric or Pine Hearts?

Pine Hearts is rated higher. Elsewhere Electric averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pine Hearts averages 4.5 from 89 ratings.

### Do Elsewhere Electric or Pine Hearts have ads?

Neither Elsewhere Electric nor Pine Hearts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elsewhere Electric or Pine Hearts?

Elsewhere Electric ships an update fortnightly, and Pine Hearts every 5 days. Most recently, Elsewhere Electric was updated on October 5, 2026 and Pine Hearts on October 17, 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.*