Comparison

Elements Collector vs War Grids

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

Head to head
About

Elements Collector

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
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Periodic table of the Elements collections!! Collect the elements and complete the periodic table! As time passes by, the "Energy" will be saved up on your life gauge! Use the "Energy" and create an element! When the"Energy" is saved up, click the button! When an element is created swipe and collect it! When a new element is collected, it will be added to "Periodic Table"! Also, when you collect an element, you will obtain an "E"! By using "E" which is earned by collecting elements, you can upgrade the machines! There are 3 classifications for the machine: "Capsule"; "Body": and "Energy". Once you successfully advance your level, you may earn more kinds of elements you can create!? When a new element is discovered, it will be added to the "Periodic Table". Discover as many as you can to complete the periodic table!

About

War Grids

Engage in rapid, turn-based strategy battles on dynamic grid maps. Expand your forces, capture territories, and outsmart adaptive AI opponents. Enjoy quick rounds or deep tactical gameplay with simple controls and a growth system.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tactical battles (3-5 minutes)
  • Turn-based strategy with unit upgrades
  • Territory conquest and grid domination
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Dynamic grid maps (up to 20x20)
  • Automatic troop production and upgrades
  • Customizable battle settings
Features
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War Grids – Fast Tactical Territory Battles War Grids is a fast, turn-based strategy game where every move counts. Expand your army, capture territories and defeat up to three adaptive enemy factions on dynamic grid maps. Why you’ll love War Grids: - Fast rounds: 3–5 minute tactical battles - Turn-based depth: Plan your moves, upgrade units and control the board - Territory conquest: Capture every cell and dominate the entire grid - Smart AI: Enemies adapt to your strategy and become more challenging - Dynamic maps: From 3×3 to 20×20 grids (iPad up to 15×15) - Simple controls: Easy to learn, hard to master - Growth system: Automatic troop production, upgrades and regeneration - Customizable: Adjust battle speed, production time and more Perfect for quick rounds or deep tactical sessions. Can you conquer the whole grid? --- Legal Information: • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wargrids/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Elements Collector4 screens
War Grids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: War Grids at 100% against Elements Collector's 50%. War Grids also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Elements Collector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. War Grids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Elements Collector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elements Collector ships an update every 2 months, War Grids every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Elements Collector versus War Grids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElements CollectorWar Grids
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Nikolas Brock

Customer experience

Elements Collector

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

War Grids

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elements Collector

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

War Grids

Subscriptions2
  • War Grids Ad-free Monthly$1.991 Month
  • War Grids Ad-Free Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Elements Collector free?
Elements Collector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is War Grids free?
War Grids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elements Collector or War Grids have ads?
War Grids shows ads; Elements Collector does not.
Which is updated more often, Elements Collector or War Grids?
Elements Collector ships an update every 2 months, and War Grids every 5 days. Most recently, Elements Collector was updated on November 1, 2026 and War Grids on November 4, 2026.

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