Comparison

Queens vs Element Empire

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

Head to head
About

Queens

A beautifully designed logic puzzle game where you place crowns on a grid, ensuring no two crowns attack each other. It offers unlimited, procedurally generated puzzles with no subscriptions or pay-to-win mechanics.

Highlights
  • Unlimited procedurally generated puzzles
  • 5 difficulty tiers
  • All levels unlocked
  • Offline play
  • Colorblind-friendly palettes
  • High contrast mode
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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The Queens puzzle game you've been looking for — beautifully designed, endlessly challenging, no subscriptions, no pay-to-win nonsense. Place one crown in each row, column, and colored zone. No two crowns can touch — not even diagonally. Simple logic to learn, deep strategy to master. ▸ UNLIMITED PUZZLES Infinite procedurally generated puzzles across 5 difficulty tiers — from beginner to championship level. ▸ ALL LEVELS UNLOCKED No gates. No "watch 50 ads to unlock." Everything available from day one. ▸ REAL DIFFICULTY Not just bigger grids — genuinely harder logic. Expert and Master tiers will challenge even experienced players with long deduction chains. ▸ NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Remove ads once for $2.99. That's it. Forever. No daily or weekly fees. No consumable hint packs. ▸ WORKS OFFLINE Play anywhere. No internet required. ▸ GORGEOUS DESIGN A premium logic puzzle that respects your time and your eyes. ▸ ACCESSIBILITY Colorblind-friendly palettes, high contrast mode, and VoiceOver support. If you're tired of puzzle games that treat you like a wallet, welcome home. LICENSE AND USAGE This application is licensed, not sold, to you by HWY Enigma LLC. Your use of this application is governed by HWY Enigma's Terms of Service: https://hwyenigma.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.hwyenigma.com/queens-game-policy By downloading, installing, or using this application, you agree to be bound by these terms.

About

Element Empire

Features
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You're a titan in the making, dealing in the elements that power the future. Amass $1 Billion to become the undisputed tycoon. Acquire commodities. Build operations. Reserve blueprints. Short the market. Take loans — but watch that 10% interest. Prices shift every round based on supply and demand. Stay ahead of the curve — or get crushed by it. Cross $600M and antitrust regulators come knocking. Bear Markets can send prices plummeting at any moment. Play online against real opponents or challenge the AI. Now, go build your empire.

Screenshots

Queens4 screens
Element Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Queens and Element Empire are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Queens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Element Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Queens ships an update every 6 days, Element Empire every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Queens versus Element Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueensElement Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHWY Enigma LLCShy Guy Lab ApS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Queens

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Element Empire

One-time10
  • Office 5 Backdrop$0.99
  • Office 4 Backdrop$0.99
  • Penthouse 1 Backdrop$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Penthouse 2 Backdrop$0.99
  • Penthouse 4 Backdrop$0.99
  • Sailing 3 Backdrop$0.99
  • Trading 1 Backdrop$0.99
  • Trading 2 Backdrop$0.99
  • Trading 3 Backdrop$0.99
  • Trading 4 Backdrop$0.99

Questions

Is Queens free?
Queens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Element Empire free?
Element Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Queens or Element Empire have ads?
Both Queens and Element Empire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Queens or Element Empire?
Queens ships an update every 6 days, and Element Empire every 3 days. Most recently, Queens was updated on October 24, 2026 and Element Empire on October 25, 2026.

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