Comparison

Five Elements Chess vs Flick Shot Rogues

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

Head to head
About

Five Elements Chess

Engage in strategic spell duels with this match-three game. It blends elemental theory with puzzle mechanics for a unique gameplay experience. Enjoy both local and online player-versus-player battles.

Highlights
  • Match-three gameplay
  • Five Elements theory integration
  • Deep strategy
  • Zen-inspired visuals
  • Local PvP
  • Online PvP
Features
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Five Elements Chess is a spell-duel game that combines the Five Elements theory and match-three gameplay. Features • Simple rules, deep strategy • Calm, Zen-inspired visual style • A balance of strategy and luck that anyone can enjoy • Local and online PvP

About

Flick Shot Rogues

Experience a unique blend of flick-based action and turn-based roguelike strategy. Play the initial stages for free, with a single in-app purchase unlocking the full game. Discover new characters, items, and skills on each playthrough.

Highlights
  • Flick-based gameplay
  • Turn-based roguelike strategy
  • Unlockable characters and items
  • Procedurally generated island
  • Item and skill collection
  • Curse system for enhanced runs
Features
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*NOTICE - TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads. FLICK SHOT ROGUES blends the tactile satisfaction of flicking stuff across a table with the strategic depth of your favourite turnbased roguelikes. Chain together ridiculous combos, unlock characters, items and skills, and conquer the island! Death is not the end! Each new journey across the island will reshuffle the enemies and offer different rewards. Rise to the challenge and adapt your strategy accordingly! Collect powerful items, talents, and curses, each with unique and game-changing effects. Brave the risks of the curse and supercharge your run with game breaking interactions.

Screenshots

Five Elements Chess4 screens
Flick Shot Rogues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flick Shot Rogues at daily against Five Elements Chess's weekly. Flick Shot Rogues also leads on chart position (#162 vs unranked). Five Elements Chess's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Five Elements Chess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Flick Shot Rogues sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five Elements Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 260 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Five Elements Chess's written reviews are positive against 60% of Flick Shot Rogues's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Elements Chess ships an update weekly, Flick Shot Rogues daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Five Elements Chess versus Flick Shot Rogues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive Elements ChessFlick Shot Rogues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better4.6 (260 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103260 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#162 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB919 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMing GaoNoodlecake

Customer experience

Five Elements Chess

All ratings103 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

Flick Shot Rogues

All ratings202 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative31.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Five Elements Chess

One-time3
  • Time Skin Pack$1.99
  • Five Elements Chess full game$3.99
  • Seasons Skin Pack$3.99
1 purchases

Flick Shot Rogues

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game2 variants$6.99

Questions

Is Five Elements Chess free?
Five Elements Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flick Shot Rogues free?
Flick Shot Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five Elements Chess or Flick Shot Rogues?
Five Elements Chess is rated higher. Five Elements Chess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Flick Shot Rogues averages 4.6 from 260 ratings.
Do Five Elements Chess or Flick Shot Rogues have ads?
Neither Five Elements Chess nor Flick Shot Rogues shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five Elements Chess or Flick Shot Rogues?
Five Elements Chess ships an update weekly, and Flick Shot Rogues daily. Most recently, Five Elements Chess was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flick Shot Rogues on November 2, 2026.

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