# Elements Collector vs Hamster Wheel

The clearest difference is rating: Hamster Wheel at 5.0 against Elements Collector's 2.0. Elements Collector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hamster Wheel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elements Collector | Hamster Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-collector/id903648374/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-wheel-anyware/id6472195990/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315948909) | [HAREPPO](https://appshunter.io/developer/604325074) |

## What reviewers say

### Elements Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-collector/id903648374)

Collect elements to complete the periodic table. Save energy over time to create new elements, then swipe to collect them and add them to your table. Upgrade machines using earned currency to discover more elements.

**Highlights:** Collect and discover elements, Complete the periodic table, Save and use energy to create elements, Upgrade machines, Track progress on the periodic table

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hamster Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-wheel-anyware/id6472195990)

This app combines roulette-style decision-making with hamster breeding. Spin the wheel to generate resources, feed your hamsters to help them grow, and track their happiness and details.

**Highlights:** Create custom roulette items, Spin roulette for resource generation, Breed and grow hamsters, Feed hamsters for happiness, View detailed hamster information, Decision-making tool for events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elements Collector free?

Elements Collector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hamster Wheel free?

Hamster Wheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elements Collector or Hamster Wheel?

Hamster Wheel is rated higher. Elements Collector averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hamster Wheel averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Elements Collector or Hamster Wheel have ads?

Hamster Wheel shows ads; Elements Collector does not.

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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.*