# Queens Master vs Elementle

Queens Master and Elementle both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Elementle's written reviews are positive against 36% of Queens Master's. Queens Master's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Queens Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Elementle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Queens Master against 4.8 for Elementle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queens Master has 14K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Queens Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elementle's.

Queens Master ships an update every 2 weeks, Elementle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Queens Master | Elementle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-master-sudoku-puzzle/id6741799909/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementle/id6758105410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [dobl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870901293) |

## What reviewers say

### Queens Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-master-sudoku-puzzle/id6741799909)

This puzzle game challenges you to strategically place queens on a colored tile board. Queens cannot share rows, columns, or touch each other. Make each move count to win, as incorrect guesses cost you lives.

**Highlights:** Strategic puzzle gameplay, Place one queen per colored tile set, Queens cannot share rows, columns, or touch, Risk and reward mechanics, Quick and engaging play, Elegant design and intuitive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted VIP Club | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 800 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Super Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Value Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Leaderboard All Tiers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Solvable levels without trial and error or boosts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Inability to remove 'x' markers without clearing them all
- 💰 Forced mid-level ads and intrusive monetization tactics
- 🙅‍♀️ Inconvenient ad removal options
- 🔁 Repetitive level structure and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting back to earlier stages
- Potential security issues with opening external links

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased level variety
- Online leaderboard for competitive play
- Endless mode or other gameplay modes


### Elementle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementle/id6758105410)

A daily guessing game that challenges your knowledge of historical dates and events. Solve puzzles, build streaks, and compete with friends or climb global leaderboards. Learn a new historical fact with every game.

**Highlights:** Daily historical event puzzles, Logic and number-based clues, Global and country leaderboards, Customizable leagues with friends, Learn historical facts, Play past puzzles in the archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elementle Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Elementle Pro - Quarterly | $2.79 | per 3 months |
| Elementle Pro - Annual | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Queens Master free?

Queens Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elementle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Queens Master or Elementle?

Elementle is rated higher. Queens Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Elementle averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Queens Master or Elementle have ads?

Both Queens Master and Elementle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Queens Master or Elementle?

Queens Master ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elementle every 9 days. Most recently, Queens Master was updated on November 5, 2026 and Elementle on October 31, 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.*