Comparison

Element vs Zombie Night Terror

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

Head to head
About

Element

Engage in a visually stunning space strategy game designed for busy players. Mine resources, build units, and battle enemies to escape a decaying solar system and reach new frontiers.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Space exploration and combat
  • Resource mining and management
  • Unit building and deployment
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Accessible for short play sessions
Features
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Element is a realtime strategy space game for people who don't have time to play realtime strategy space games. Home no longer provides a means to survive. A fight for resources to escape our system has begun. The future lies beyond… Element is a visually stunning realtime strategy space game with a focus on sharp, accessible gameplay. Element is for lovers of beautifully crafted, original looking games. It is for people who are into space and strategy games but don’t have hours of time to invest. It’s also for gamers who enjoy launching missiles and blowing things up :) You are escaping a decaying solar system. You must visit each planet, mine enough element, and defeat the enemy to progress to the outer planets and beyond. Generate energy, mine element, build attack and defense units, and destroy the enemy while maintaining a balance between earth, air and water. Element A Flightless Game by John O'Reilly & Greg Harding. © 2014-2018 Flightless Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Available for iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. http://elementgame.com http://www.flightless.co.nz http://twitter.com/flightlessnz element@flightless.co.nz

About

Zombie Night Terror

Command a growing horde of zombies to infect humans and spread an apocalypse. Utilize a unique mutation system and destructive environments to overcome human defenses in this strategy action game.

Highlights
  • Command a zombie horde
  • Contaminate humans to grow your horde
  • Unique mutation system
  • Combo system for combined attacks
  • Destructible environments
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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Infest the right guy and plague the world with zombies. Zombie Night Terror is a strategy action game where you are the brains and zombies your brawlers. Yes, you are the one creating a zombie apocalypse! Warning: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3 and iPod Touch are not compatible with this game. A highly innovative gameplay with a new take on strategy gaming threaded with stunning pixel art, brilliant gameplay and a touch of indie craziness. We brought the PC version and made it mobile! Featuring... Command a Zombie Horde: Your zombie horde will obey your every command without any strike risk or complaints … On the downside; you can’t have any heated conversations about late night movies or cool books anymore tough! Contaminate: Do you need a bigger horde? Well, just convert Humans to your cause then! You don’t necessary need to bring flowers and be charming, as a single bite right into the neck (or anywhere that pleases you) should be enough to do the trick! Unique Mutation System: Take advantage of our mutation system to overcome the enemy’s defences, by creating powerful new zombie types. Combo System: We spiced it up allowing you to combine those and see what your enemies are made of (literally). Let’s show those pesky humans how to have fun! Destructible Environments: In times of a zombie apocalypse, humans love to take their time playing hide and seek. However when the hunger for tasty flesh is this painful, you don’t have time for such childishness. So use the power or your horde to destroy their playground and spread terror among them. Perfectly adapted for mobile One time purchase No in-apps, no Ads

Screenshots

Element4 screens
Zombie Night Terror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zombie Night Terror at every 2 months against Element's every 10 months. Zombie Night Terror also leads on chart position (#72 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 474). Element's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (72% vs 60%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Element costs $1.99 and Zombie Night Terror $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Element against 4.8 for Zombie Night Terror. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Night Terror has 3.4K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Element's written reviews are positive against 60% of Zombie Night Terror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element ships an update every 10 months, Zombie Night Terror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Element versus Zombie Night Terror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementZombie Night Terror
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (474 ratings)4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4743.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB233 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFlightlessPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Element

All ratings474 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative20.7%

Zombie Night Terror

All ratings3,383 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.3%

User reviews

Element

From 474 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful minimalist low-poly graphics
  • 🧠 Strategic depth with simple learning curve
  • ⚡ Quick, bite-sized gaming sessions
  • 🎯 Intuitive controls and UI design

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Extremely short campaign (4 hours completion)
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after initial planets
  • 💰 Expensive for content length ($5 price point)
  • ⚙️ Tracking and progress system doesn't work properly
  • 🎮 Unbalanced gameplay - can destroy enemy base instantly

Zombie Night Terror

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and engaging concept
  • 🎨 Impressive pixel art and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack and sound design
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials and instructions
  • 🔍 Uninformative power descriptions
  • 🔍 Small UI elements on mobile
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with older devices

Bugs and requests

Element

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Progress tracking doesn't register completed mines
  • Game crashes frequently on iPad Pro M1
  • Purchase transaction issues and money deduction without delivery
  • UI text too small on iPhone XR and newer models
  • Tutorial doesn't adequately explain mechanics

Requested features

12 requests
  • Multiplayer/PvP mode
  • More levels and planets
  • Random world generator or sandbox mode
  • Local co-op gameplay
  • Skirmish/custom difficulty modes
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  • Infinite/survival mode
  • Alien races or unique planet variants
  • Sequel or prequel
  • Bonus missions for capturing all mines
  • Special upgrades for captured planet ores
  • Larger UI text scaling for iPhone
  • Post-game content or endless mode

Zombie Night Terror

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Invisible/missing level elements
  • Progression/save data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a level editor or sandbox mode
  • Implement a skip button or level select
  • Add a human faction with unique abilities
  • Introduce more enemy types and boss battles
  • Provide iCloud/cross-platform save support

In-app purchases

None

Element

No in-app purchases

None

Zombie Night Terror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element free?
Element costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zombie Night Terror free?
Zombie Night Terror costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Element or Zombie Night Terror?
Zombie Night Terror is rated higher. Element averages 4.6 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Zombie Night Terror averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Element or Zombie Night Terror have ads?
Neither Element nor Zombie Night Terror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element or Zombie Night Terror?
Element ships an update every 10 months, and Zombie Night Terror every 2 months. Most recently, Element was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zombie Night Terror on October 29, 2026.

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