Temporal War vs Five Elements
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Temporal War
Engage in fast-paced, strategic warfare on a parallel Earth where a technological blockade sparks conflict. Deploy over 50 unique units and utilize advanced technology to resist an invading army. Collect nearly 400 cards to enhance your forces in this sci-fi-inspired battle for freedom.
- Sci-fi storyline
- Fast-paced strategic gameplay
- Deploy over 50 unit types
- Advanced technology and abilities
- Collect nearly 400 cards
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In 2027, on parallel Earth 103. The Red Army implemented a full blockade on the Tech Island to obtain control of chip technology and global dominance. To counter the Red Army, the Tech Island allies formed the Blue Army, sparking intense warfare on the island and its surrounding waters... Features - A sci-fi storyline adapted from global affairs. - Fast-paced and highly strategic gameplay. - Deploy over 50 types of blue army units. - Resist the Red Army with advanced technology and superhuman abilities. - Collect nearly 400 cards.
Five Elements
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Your path begins in Tai O. A strange stone glowing with five colors draws you beyond a quiet fishing village and into a Hong Kong of martial sects, spirits, and hidden stories. Five Elements: Immortal Path is a turn-based fantasy RPG inspired by Hong Kong's landscapes and folklore. Explore its towns, meet its people, and begin a journey of cultivation: training your character, learning new techniques, and rising through the realms. MAKE EVERY MOVE MATTER Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth shape your combat choices. Position your party on a grid, combine equipment and techniques, and choose your targets. Flying swords, talismans, and carefully planned moves give you different ways to approach a battle. FIND YOUR OWN FIGHTING STYLE Visit sects such as the Lion Rock Sword Sect and Tai Mo Shan Cauldron Sect. Learn their arts, build your equipment loadout, and work toward your next breakthrough. DISCOVER ANOTHER SIDE OF HONG KONG Travel from Tai O to places inspired by Lion Rock and Temple Street. Talk to villagers, take on quests, and meet companions amid local humor and supernatural tales. TAKE A BREAK AT THE TEAHOUSE Enjoy a game of Hong Kong mahjong between adventures. After the main story, return to the underworld and dream realm for further challenges. READ THE JOURNEY YOUR WAY Switch between seven text languages in the game: the original Cantonese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, and Spanish. Step into Tai O. See where your path leads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Temporal War at $1.99 against Five Elements's $9.99. Temporal War also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Five Elements's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Temporal War costs $1.99 and Five Elements $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Temporal War ships an update every 6 months, Five Elements daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temporal War | Five Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Game Stew | TSZ SHUN YEUNG |
In-app purchases
Temporal War
No in-app purchases
Five Elements
No in-app purchases
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