Comparison

Chain Five vs Wild Jacks

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

Head to head
About

Chain Five

A modern card and board game where players aim to create a sequence of five markers. Strategically place markers on the board by selecting cards from your hand. Play against friends or strangers online, or locally on the same device.

Highlights
  • Chain 5 markers to win
  • Play online with Game Center matchmaking
  • Local same-device multiplayer
  • Built-in messaging for online matches
  • Modern menus and animations
  • Haptic feedback support
Features
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Chain Five is a modern take on a classic card and board game mashup! The rules are simple: first to chain a sequence of 5 wins! You can chain markers to create a sequence in any direction—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Each player is dealt 5 cards. Selecting a card in your hand will highlight its possible placements on the board. Tapping a location once it's highlighted will place your marker and complete your turn. Features: - Support for iPhone X and iOS 11 - Backwards compatibility with all devices running iOS 9 and later. Even you, iPhone 4s. - Game Center matchmaking. Go head-to-head against friends and players online, no matter their location. - Same device mode. Nobody online? Play locally by passing your device instead! - Modern menus and animations - Haptic feedback (supported devices only) - Built-in messaging system for online matches - Recent move indicator. Not paying attention? No problem. - Accessible help menu Enjoy the game!

About

Wild Jacks

A captivating card game combining strategy, luck, and skill for endless fun. Plan moves, outwit opponents, and aim to be the first to complete sequences. Enjoy social play with friends and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic card placement
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Emoji communication
  • Variety of card themes
  • Achievements and bonuses
Features
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Wild Jacks : Card Game - Online Multiplayer Sequence Card & Dice Game Welcome to Wild Jacks : Card Game, the ultimate online multiplayer strategy game where cards, dice, and smart decision-making come together. Challenge real players, compete with friends, create private rooms, and build winning sequences in exciting multiplayer battles. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced strategist, Wild Jacks offers a fun, competitive, and rewarding gameplay experience that is easy to learn and challenging to master. FEATURES Online Multiplayer Battles – Play against real players from around the world. Card & Dice Modes – Enjoy both classic sequence card gameplay and exciting dice battles. Friends System – Add friends, send friend requests, view online status, and challenge them anytime. Private Rooms – Create private matches, share room codes, and play exclusively with friends and family. Strategic Gameplay – Use planning, timing, and smart moves to complete sequences before your opponents. Jokers & Wild Cards – Gain an advantage with powerful special cards. Rematch Feature – Continue the competition instantly with quick rematches. Animated Emojis & Quick Chat – Express yourself during matches with fun reactions and messages. Multiple Tables & Matchmaking – Choose your preferred table and compete with players worldwide. Daily Rewards & Daily Spin – Collect free rewards every day. Daily Challenges – Complete missions to earn coins, experience, and rewards. Detailed Statistics – Track wins, sequences completed, streaks, and overall performance. Beautiful Themes – Enjoy visually appealing boards and card designs. Welcome Rewards – New players receive exciting bonuses to get started. HOW TO PLAY CARD GAME 1. Draw and play cards to place chips on the game board. 2. Create sequences of five chips horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. 3. Use jokers and wild cards strategically. 4. Block opponents from completing their sequences. 5. Complete the required number of sequences before your opponent. 6. Win the match and climb the rankings. DICE GAME 1. Highest opening roll gets the first turn. 2. Roll the dice and place your chip on the matching number. 3. Roll 10 to remove an opponent’s chip. 4. Roll 11 to place a chip on any empty space. 5. Roll 2 or 12 to earn an extra turn. 6. Create sequences and outsmart your opponent. 7. Complete the required sequence first to win. WHY PLAY Wild Jacks? Real-Time Multiplayer Gameplay Strategic Card & Dice Battles Play With Friends Anytime Private Rooms & Friendly Challenges Competitive Online Matchmaking Daily Rewards & Progression System Quick Chat & Animated Reactions Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master If you enjoy strategy games, card games, board games, multiplayer challenges, and competitive online gameplay, Wild Jacks : Card Game is the perfect game for you. Download now, challenge players worldwide, create private rooms with friends, and become the ultimate Wild Jack!

Screenshots

Chain Five4 screens
Wild Jacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chain Five and Wild Jacks both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Chain Five's written reviews are positive against 30% of Wild Jacks's. Chain Five also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Wild Jacks's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 91). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Wild Jacks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chain Five against 4.7 for Wild Jacks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 287 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Chain Five's written reviews are positive against 30% of Wild Jacks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chain Five versus Wild Jacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain FiveWild Jacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (91 ratings) — better4.7 (287 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings91287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB146 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKyle JohnsonUmesh Ambaliya

Customer experience

Chain Five

All ratings89 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Wild Jacks

All ratings271 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral17.4%
Negative52.2%

In-app purchases

None

Chain Five

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Wild Jacks

One-time10
  • Coin 500$0.99
  • Coin 2000$1.99
  • No Ads$4.99
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  • Coin 5000$4.99
  • Coin 6500$4.99
  • Coin 10000$8.99
  • Coin 14000$9.99
  • Coin 32000$19.99
  • Coin 50000$35.99
  • Coin 90000$49.99

Questions

Is Chain Five free?
Chain Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wild Jacks free?
Wild Jacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chain Five or Wild Jacks?
Chain Five is rated higher. Chain Five averages 4.8 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Wild Jacks averages 4.7 from 287 ratings.
Do Chain Five or Wild Jacks have ads?
Wild Jacks shows ads; Chain Five does not.
Which is updated more often, Chain Five or Wild Jacks?
Chain Five ships an update every 5 months, and Wild Jacks every 5 months. Most recently, Chain Five was updated on November 2, 2026 and Wild Jacks on November 7, 2026.

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