Comparison

FLAMAZE vs 5th Invention

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

Head to head
About

FLAMAZE

Features
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Flamaze is a zen, cute, and gripping puzzle game— all at once! A simple concept: Slide the Bright Flame to reach the brazier; light up the scenery to complete a level! But it's not that simple: numerous obstacles will block your way. Slide them out of the way to reach your goal! Flamaze is an original game with a totally NEW gameplay style and unique character! Many obstacles have special shapes, offering unique challenges and endless possibilities for each level! Be prepared! Play for free on hundreds of levels. We are constantly adding new levels. Help this super cute Flame overcome every obstacle! STIMULATING FREE LEVELS Discover hundreds of free levels with increasing difficulty to please everyone! SIMPLE & INTUITIVE Controls are easy to understand & handle: a simple swipe is enough! ENHANCE YOUR BRAIN POWER Improve your logic puzzle skills, speed, focus, and intelligence while having fun! Flamaze is perfect for exercising your neurons and improve your mental capacity. UNIQUE & RELAXING ATMOSPHERE AND GAMEPLAY Discover an inventive & original game with its unique atmosphere, design, gameplay, and character. The general ambiance of this game invokes calm and relaxation.

About

5th Invention

Engage your spatial reasoning with this award-winning puzzle game inspired by traditional Chinese wood joinery. Solve intricate challenges, learn about cultural history, and unleash your creativity by designing and sharing your own puzzles.

Highlights
  • Spatial reasoning puzzles
  • Inspired by Chinese wood joinery
  • Learn through play and history
  • Design and share custom puzzles
  • Award-winning game design
  • 360-degree view of joints
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The quintessentially Chinese puzzle game, 5th Invention has won several awards presented by the Palace Museum, IMGA, Indieplay, etc., and was inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet. Now, open 5th Invention, enter this museum of wood joinery and enjoy stimulating challenges using space and imagination. Game Features Won Countless Domestic and International Awards Gold Award at The Palace Museum X Tencent 2016 Game Creativity Contest 2016 Invited to participate in the Palace Museum’s international forum on “Culture & Technology” November 2017 Invited to participate in the China Museum’s Creativity exhibition, Impressions of China, in May 2018 and was showcased at the Louvre, Paris in June 2018 Inducted into the French museum, Musée Guimet Jan 30, 2019 First place in the Game Category of the Beijing Cultural Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition August 2019 Won Best Design at the China Art Games Competition August 2019 Won the Golden Panda Tianfu Creative Design Award 2019 in November 2019 Nominated for Best Mobile Game and Most Innovative Game at IndiePlay 2019 Spatial Reasoning Challenge Inspired by Chinese wood joining, 5th Invention is a straightforward game that requires players to solve puzzles using spatial reasoning. Players need to examine wood joint blueprints and craft the pieces of wood using simple on-screen commands, such as tapping and removing, etc., to conjoin the pieces and solve the puzzle. Learn through Play Blueprints for wooden joints from the missions are saved on the “Museum” interface. Players can freely dismantle each joint and enjoy a 360 view to showcase the secrets behind wood joinery, sharing the history of Chinese culture. Unleash Your Imagination “Challenge” mode provides players with an online community to share wood joinery designs. Here, players use their imagination to design puzzles for other players to solve. 5th Invention not only offers an enjoyable gaming experience, but a platform where players can apply what they have learned. 【Practice Subscription】 1.Unlock Practice privileges during the subscription period, allowing you to play levels created by other players. 2.During the subscription period, you can publish 5 custom levels per day. 3.During the subscription period, you can receive 4800 bonus Coins, which can be used to unlock Practice Structure Models and Frame Textures. Subscription Price: US$19.99 per month ※ Continuous Subscription, Next month $19.99, cancelable TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.zplay.com/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.zplay.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

FLAMAZE4 screens
5th Invention4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLAMAZE at none against 5th Invention's 12. FLAMAZE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. 5th Invention sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. FLAMAZE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FLAMAZE versus 5th Invention: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLAMAZE5th Invention
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB875 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvenworks Ltd.Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

FLAMAZE

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

5th Invention

Subscriptions1
  • Practice Subscription Monthly$19.991 Month
One-time11
  • DLC.Papa's Carpenter's House$0.99
  • Ochre$1.99
  • Master Expansion Pack$2.99
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  • Elm$2.99
  • Beige$3.99
  • Green$4.99
  • Black walnut$4.99
  • Zitan Wood$5.99
  • Indigo$6.99
  • Rosewood$8.99
  • Texture Collection$18.99

Questions

Is FLAMAZE free?
FLAMAZE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5th Invention free?
5th Invention is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FLAMAZE or 5th Invention have ads?
5th Invention shows ads; FLAMAZE does not.

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