Comparison

Elementra vs Annulus

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

Head to head
About

Elementra

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure where choices shape the world. Master elemental powers, build your army, and engage in challenging PvP and co-op battles to save the realm from eternal darkness.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy action-RPG
  • Master six warring Elements
  • Real PvP combat
  • True co-op dungeons and raids
  • Deep character progression
  • Stunning next-gen graphics
Features
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Darkness is your Ally. Being Good is wonderful, but being Only Good is dangerous. True power is born in Balance. Between the Light of your kindness and the Darkness of your shadow set boundaries to protect yourself. Embrace Anger, let it become your shield. Stop trying to save everyone — save yourself. Be imperfect to stay alive. And allow yourself to be Bad when needed, to remain whole. Elementra: The Sundered World is a thrilling cross-platform action-RPG. Dive into the grim fantasy of Elder World, where every choice matters. Master six warring Elements and lead your allies to stop Noctus from plunging the world into darkness. We didn't set out to make a copy of a popular hit. We built the game we wanted to play - a hardcore, dark fantasy strategy RPG built for mobile. What makes it different? Let's be blunt: REAL PvP: Not a side mode. A core feature built for competitive players who crave a real challenge. TRUE CO-OP: Team up with friends to conquer dungeons and take down massive Raid Bosses that require actual strategy. DEEP PROGRESSION: Level up your Dark Lord and build your nightmarish army from the ground up. The customization is endless. STUNNING GRAPHICS: A dark fantasy world that looks and feels next-gen, right in the palm of your hand. This is the debut title from an independent studio, built with one goal: to give you an unforgettable gaming experience. Your army awaits your command. Download Elementra: The Sundered World today and see what you've been missing

About

Annulus

Lead a mercenary legion in a dark fantasy world, collecting and training units. Engage in tactical battles across a turbulent continent for survival and glory. Features stunning Unreal Engine visuals and deep strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Mercenary collection and training
  • Tactical combat
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Unreal Engine visuals
  • Legion building
  • Resource management
Features
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Annulus is a unique dark fantasy tactical game, inspired by medieval knightly warfare. Blending dark fantasy elements with an epic, grand-scale worldbuilding approach—and powered by the stunning visual capabilities of Unreal—it delivers a breathtaking visual experience. In the game, you take on the role of a mercenary captain, collecting and training mercenaries, weapons, and various resources, each with their own unique traits. Build your own mercenary legion and battle across the turbulent continent of Novisess—for survival, for glory, and to break free from the fate imposed by the world’s rules. the battle is endless! Annulus Subscription and Auto-Renewal Service Agreement 1. Subscription Pricing and Duration Weekly Card: 7-day subscription for $0.99. Monthly Card: 30-day subscription for $2.99. Quarterly Card: 180-day subscription for $14.99. 2. Subscription Benefits Daily perks during the subscription period include: Supplies daily quick-purchase limit +2. Supplies recovery speed +10%. Single-round backtrack limit +2. Dispatch march speed +10%. Additional perks for continuous subscriptions: 60 consecutive days: Supplies storage limit +10. 90 consecutive days: Mercenary roster limit +100. 120 consecutive days: Collection free exchange cooldown -10%. 150 consecutive days: Arena Honor gain +10%. 180 consecutive days: Intelligence Camp daily completable tasks +1. 3. Auto-Renewal Subscriptions via Apple App Store are auto-renewed by default. Payment will be charged to the user’s iTunes Account upon confirmation, and the subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior. Users must manually disable auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings. 4. Terms of Service https://privacy.nirvana.game/com.nirvana.game/privacy-policy-en.html 5. Privacy Policy https://privacy.nirvana.game/com.nirvana.game/terms-of-service-en.html 6. How to Cancel Subscription To cancel, go to your iOS device’s: Settings → iTunes Store & App Store → Tap Apple ID → Select View Apple ID → Subscriptions → Manage. Locate the Annulus subscription and cancel it.

Screenshots

Elementra4 screens
Annulus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Elementra at free with in-app purchases against Annulus's subscription. Elementra also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). Annulus's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Elementra sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Annulus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Annulus holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annulus has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Elementra's written reviews are positive against 28% of Annulus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elementra ships an update weekly, Annulus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elementra versus Annulus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementraAnnulus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)2.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better28.2% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB3.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLongGammaGames Online Gaming Services L.L.C.HONGKONG NIRVANA LIMITED

Customer experience

Elementra

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Annulus

All ratings23 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative56.4%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Elementra

One-time9
  • Very small Bundle, Huge Value2 variants$0.99
  • Value Bundle$4.99
  • Chest Slot$7.99
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  • Gold$9.99
  • Resource Bundle$9.99
  • Chest Slot$14.99
  • Gold$19.99
  • Battlepass$19.99
  • Resource Bundle$19.99
9 purchases

Annulus

Subscriptions3
  • Admiration Offering Pact$0.997 Days
  • Offering Pact$2.991 Month
  • Devotion Offering Pact$14.996 Months
One-time6
  • Scaled Fossil 6$0.99
  • Scaled Fossil x30$4.99
  • Scaled Fossil x98$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Scaled Fossil x198$29.99
  • Scaled Fossil x328$49.99
  • Scaled Fossil x648$99.99

Questions

Is Elementra free?
Elementra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annulus free?
Annulus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elementra or Annulus?
Annulus is rated higher. Elementra averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Annulus averages 2.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Elementra or Annulus have ads?
Neither Elementra nor Annulus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elementra or Annulus?
Elementra ships an update weekly, and Annulus every 5 days. Most recently, Elementra was updated on November 8, 2026 and Annulus on November 5, 2026.

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