The Elf Hunter vs Buddy Planet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Elf Hunter
Explore your home in augmented reality to find and capture playful elves. Use stealth to sneak up on them before they vanish. Collect rewards and enjoy family fun, especially during the holidays.
- Augmented reality elf placement
- Stealth-based gameplay
- 8 unique elf characters
- LiDAR support for realistic hiding
- Collect cake slices
- Free-to-play with optional subscription
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Hunt mischievous elves hiding in your home using augmented reality! SNEAK & CAPTURE Move quietly through your space to find dancing elves. Get too loud and they'll disappear in a puff of smoke! FEATURES - AR technology places elves on real surfaces in your home - 8 unique elf characters with different dance moves - LiDAR support for realistic hiding behind furniture - Collect cake slices as you catch more elves FREE TO PLAY Catch 3 elves every 6 hours for free, or unlock unlimited hunting with an annual subscription. Perfect for family fun during the holidays! Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription info: Elf Hunter Premium - $0.99 will billed to your Apple Account and will renew 12 months after purchase unless canceled.
Buddy Planet
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Welcome to Buddy Planet, a colorful online multiplayer game where you can explore playful worlds, customize your Buddy, and enjoy activities with friends. Every portal leads somewhere fun. Meet up with friends in Buddy Plaza, find a new look at Harley’s Hat Shop, play some sports, bounce around the Trampoline Park, and travel between lively destinations at your own pace. New play zones are added weekly so check back often! EXPLORE TOGETHER • Join a shared 3D world with other players • Visit colorful locations through connected portals • Play, explore, and discover with friends • Earn Cool Points and spend them on cool stuff CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUDDY • Collect fun hats and pick your color to create your own look • Show off your style throughout Buddy Planet • Discover new items, activities, and destinations PLAY YOUR WAY • Kick off a soccer match • Bounce and experiment in the Trampoline Park • Hang out with friends in Buddy Plaza • Try to escape Dusk Town • Go searching for hidden boxes that contain tons of Cool Points • Jump between activities whenever you want BRIGHT, WELCOMING FUN Buddy Planet is built around lighthearted multiplayer adventures, approachable activities, and cheerful places to explore. Whether you want a quick game or time to roam with friends, your next adventure is only a portal away. Create your Buddy Bot and join the fun today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buddy Planet at none against The Elf Hunter's 4. Buddy Planet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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. The Elf Hunter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Buddy Planet asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Elf Hunter ships an update every 2 months, Buddy Planet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Elf Hunter | Buddy Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 585 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jim Douglas | Team Royal |
In-app purchases
The Elf Hunter
- Elf Hunter$0.991 Year
- Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
- 6x Game Tickets$0.99
- 18x Game Tickets$1.99
Buddy Planet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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