# Element vs Space Menace

The clearest difference is rating: Element at 4.6 against Space Menace's 4.0. Element also leads on ratings volume (474 vs 9) and review sentiment (72% vs 64%). Space Menace's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Element costs $1.99 and Space Menace $0.59 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Element holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element has 474 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Element's written reviews are positive against 64% of Space Menace's.

Element ships an update every 10 months, Space Menace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Element | Space Menace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.59** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-rts/id749488884/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace/id6461121189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **474** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 139 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flightless](https://appshunter.io/developer/367309147) | [Md Umar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702332866) |

## What reviewers say

### Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-rts/id749488884)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Multiplayer/PvP mode
- More levels and planets
- Random world generator or sandbox mode
- Local co-op gameplay
- Skirmish/custom difficulty modes


### Space Menace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-menace/id6461121189)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Strategy, #145 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Command your own fleet in this sci-fi strategy game. Manage resources, engage in tactical battles, and make critical decisions to shape the galaxy's fate. Rise from a single ship to a galactic force.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Fleet customization and management, Resource management, Tactical space battles, Multiple progression paths, Faction interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Element free?

Element costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Menace free?

Space Menace costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Element or Space Menace?

Element is rated higher. Element averages 4.6 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Space Menace averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Element or Space Menace have ads?

Neither Element nor Space Menace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Element or Space Menace?

Element ships an update every 10 months, and Space Menace every 11 days. Most recently, Element was updated on October 17, 2026 and Space Menace on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*