Comparison

Trap Chess™ vs Elemental Monsters

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

Head to head
About

Trap Chess™

Features
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Challenge friends instantly with a 6-character play code. Trap Chess™ blends quick mobile matches with the tension of hidden landmines, so every game feels fresh whether you play White, Black, or spectate. • Start matches in seconds with shareable play codes. • Adjust how many hidden landmines each side starts with; opponent mine locations stay secret during play and only reveal when the game ends. • Get turn and game-end push notifications so you never miss a decisive move. • Save and resume locally so your match survives interruptions. • Review finished games to analyze moves, traps, and outcomes and sharpen your strategy.

About

Elemental Monsters

Collect, merge, and evolve elemental creatures in this tactical offline strategy game. Build powerful squads to win PvE battles using a unique elemental counter system and strategic team-building. Enjoy daily rewards and challenges without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Merge units to evolve
  • Elemental counter system
  • Tactical PvE battles
  • Squad building
  • Daily rewards and quests
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Elemental Monsters is a free-to-play mobile merge strategy game where players collect, merge, and evolve elemental creatures (fire, water, earth, air) to build powerful squads and win tactical PvE battles. The app solves the need for a casual yet strategic offline game that combines merge mechanics with RPG progression. It is designed for players who enjoy monster collection, team-building, and evolution gameplay without requiring an internet connection. Core Features: - Merge same-type units to evolve them into stronger forms - Elemental counter system (fire/water/earth/air) - Formation-based tactical PvE battles - Squad building and roster optimization - Daily rewards, quests, events, and challenge stages - Chest opening and rare unit collection - Offline/no-wifi gameplay support - Unit upgrades and fusion progression paths

Screenshots

Trap Chess™4 screens
Elemental Monsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trap Chess™ at none against Elemental Monsters's 10. Trap Chess™ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Elemental Monsters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Trap Chess™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trap Chess™ ships an update monthly, Elemental Monsters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trap Chess™ versus Elemental Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrap Chess™Elemental Monsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB301 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperXPlayce, LLCAPPWILL COMPANY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Trap Chess™

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Elemental Monsters

One-time10
  • Get 575 crystals$0.99
  • Get 10 skip'its$1.49
  • Disabling ads between levels$2.99
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  • Unlimited speed button$2.99
  • Get 2500 crystals$4.99
  • Starter Merge Pack$4.99
  • Get 100 skip'its$6.99
  • Minor Monster Pack$7.99
  • Get 13500 crystals$19.99
  • Major Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Trap Chess™ free?
Trap Chess™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elemental Monsters free?
Elemental Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trap Chess™ or Elemental Monsters have ads?
Elemental Monsters shows ads; Trap Chess™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Trap Chess™ or Elemental Monsters?
Trap Chess™ ships an update monthly, and Elemental Monsters every 2 months. Most recently, Trap Chess™ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Elemental Monsters on November 5, 2026.

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