Comparison

Zen Element Craft vs Vice Throne

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

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About

Zen Element Craft

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A calm element-crafting puzzle game inspired by Zen aesthetics. Start with fire, water, earth, and air, then combine materials to discover new ones. Every discovery is saved in your encyclopedia, where you can revisit recipes and descriptions anytime. With gentle visuals and relaxing music, Zen Element Craft offers a quiet crafting experience you can enjoy at your own pace.

About

Vice Throne

Rebuild your family's underworld empire by reclaiming territory, building businesses, and recruiting loyal crew members. Forge alliances with other power players and develop relationships with key individuals to rise to the top.

Highlights
  • Rebuild family base and territory
  • Restore and manage businesses
  • Recruit and train crew members
  • Forge alliances with other factions
  • Develop relationships with characters
  • Engage in underworld turf wars
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On the surface, this city has towering skyscrapers, nonstop traffic, and bustling prosperity. But when night falls, the turf wars and rival factions quietly unfold beneath the surface. Each faction keeps a close eye on the throne of the underworld. I've come back to where it all began, driven by the ambition to restore the family to its former glory and the determination to make a comeback. In the rundown estate, the seat once occupied by the former boss has been vacant for a long time. Now, it has finally found its rightful owner. Rebuild the Base, Restore the Family After losing a strong leader to hold it together, the family became vulnerable to unwanted intruders. They seized the legacy left by the former leader and claimed the family's territory as their own. First, we need to clean house, drive out every crew squatting around the estate and the surrounding neighborhoods, and get the family's business running again. Only then can we start planning for the long haul. Every block, dock, and racket that once belonged to the family, I'll take back one by one. Spot the Opportunity, Make a Quick Buck Cash and supplies are running low, putting our rebuilding efforts at risk. We need to get the family's trade network back up and running, fast. Fortunately, we still control several lucrative businesses across the city. Make the rounds, and you may stumble upon a little "bonus." After all, some fortunes belong only to those who know when to seize an opportunity. Build Your Inner Circle The former boss left behind a loyal crew. While I was lying low, they fought tooth and nail to keep the family's legacy alive. But their strength alone won't be enough. I'll use strategy, leverage, and whatever means necessary to bring the best people into the fold, then train them to reach their full potential. Knowing your people, putting them in the right roles, and making the most of their talents: that's what separates a true boss from the rest. Train Your Crew, Become a Trusted Leader Loyalty is the family's creed. Power is the only currency this city respects. I'll build an elite crew that answers to me alone and lead them in swift, decisive operations. Every move we make will send the same message to anyone standing in my way: nothing will stop my rise to power. Build a Worldwide Network and Find Reliable Allies "Friendships come and go. Business is business." When our goals align, striking a deal with the city's other power players is easy enough. "Just put the word out that we're looking for allies," and offers will come in from across the world. We coordinate operations, share resources, and trade intelligence. For now, we stand together. Meet the City's Finest and Win Their Hearts If luck is on my side, I'll cross paths with someone special. She won't care about my name or rank. All she wants is to stay by my side. When she sends messages, asks me out, or opens her heart to me, I won't take her feelings for granted. A true boss knows how to hold on to power and win a heart. Take on the World and Rise to the Top The empire I intend to build won't end at this city's limits. Every stronghold, every port, every city has a place in my grand design. We'll advance from the outskirts, consolidate our resources, expand our territory, and join forces with those strong enough to stand beside us. Then we'll make our way to the center of power, because there's only room for one at the top. Vice Throne is a free-to-play game. Some in-game items (including random items) can be purchased. Download the game now. Start your rise to power and unlock more exciting content!

Screenshots

Zen Element Craft3 screens
Vice Throne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Element Craft at none against Vice Throne's 10. Zen Element Craft also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Vice Throne's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Vice Throne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Zen Element Craft asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Element Craft ships an update every 2 days, Vice Throne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zen Element Craft versus Vice Throne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Element CraftVice Throne
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB897 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer7tomatoesCAMEL GAMES LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Zen Element Craft

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Vice Throne

One-time10
  • 0.99 USD Pack$0.99
  • 1.99 USD Pack$1.99
  • 2.99 USD Pack$2.99
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  • 3.99 USD Pack$3.99
  • 4.99 USD Pack$4.99
  • 6.99 USD Pack$6.99
  • 9.99 USD Pack$9.99
  • 14.99 USD Pack$14.99
  • 19.99 USD Pack$19.99
  • 29.99 USD Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Zen Element Craft free?
Zen Element Craft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vice Throne free?
Vice Throne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Element Craft or Vice Throne have ads?
Zen Element Craft shows ads; Vice Throne does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Element Craft or Vice Throne?
Zen Element Craft ships an update every 2 days, and Vice Throne every 9 days. Most recently, Zen Element Craft was updated on October 15, 2026 and Vice Throne on October 16, 2026.

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