# ELEMENT | 08 vs Fathom

The clearest difference is update cadence: ELEMENT | 08 at every 9 days against Fathom's every 3 weeks. ELEMENT | 08 also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ELEMENT | 08 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fathom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ELEMENT | 08 ships an update every 9 days, Fathom every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ELEMENT | 08 | Fathom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 73 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heinzelmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892390744) | [Brian Theuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503319986) |

## What reviewers say

### ELEMENT | 08

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-08/id6762002010)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Assistant Add-on (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Assistant Add-on (Loyalty) | $12.99 | per year |
| Season Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| ELEMENT 08 Pro (Annual) | $22.99 | per year |
| AI Assistant Add-on (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Founder | $29.99 | one-time |
| lifetime_early | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Regular | $59.99 | one-time |
| ELEMENT 08 Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Fathom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fathom-freedive/id6763048899)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fathom: Freedive Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fathom: Freedive Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ELEMENT | 08 free?

ELEMENT | 08 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fathom free?

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

### Do ELEMENT | 08 or Fathom have ads?

Neither ELEMENT | 08 nor Fathom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ELEMENT | 08 or Fathom?

ELEMENT | 08 ships an update every 9 days, and Fathom every 3 weeks. Most recently, ELEMENT | 08 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Fathom on November 5, 2026.

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