Five Elements Chess vs Preserve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five Elements Chess
Engage in strategic spell duels with this match-three game inspired by Five Elements theory. Enjoy a calm, Zen-like visual style and a blend of strategy and luck. Compete locally or online against other players.
- Match-three gameplay
- Five Elements theory integration
- Deep strategy
- Zen-inspired visuals
- Local and online PvP
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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
Preserve
A peaceful puzzle game where you build vibrant ecosystems by strategically placing flora and fauna cards. Explore multiple game modes, unlock natural wonders, and enjoy a serene soundtrack and charming visuals in this offline digital escape.
- Build living biomes
- Match flora and fauna synergies
- Multiple gameplay modes
- Unlock natural wonders
- Soothing visuals
- Relaxing soundtrack
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Preserve: Complete Edition features all content released to date. No ads, no in-app purchases. Restore the wild. One tile at a time. Preserve is a peaceful puzzle game that lets you build entire ecosystems through clever placement of flora and fauna cards. Whether you're growing a forest, cultivating a wetland, or balancing food chains in a meadow, your decisions shape how each biome evolves. Enjoy multiple game modes tailored to your mood—complete challenges in Puzzle mode, build freely in Creative, or find balance in classic mode. With its serene soundtrack, charming visuals, and relaxing yet rewarding gameplay loop, Preserve is a unique digital escape for the minds. - Grow living biomes by matching flora and fauna synergies - Multiple gameplay modes: Puzzle, Classic and Creative - Unlock natural wonders and discover secret patterns - Soothing visuals and relaxing soundtrack - Fully offline, no ads. Relax. Reconnect. Rewild the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five Elements Chess at 85% against Preserve's 12%. Five Elements Chess also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.6). Preserve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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
Five Elements Chess is free to download; Preserve costs $7.99 up front. Five Elements Chess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Preserve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Five Elements Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five Elements Chess has 114 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Five Elements Chess's written reviews are positive against 12% of Preserve's.
Five Elements Chess ships an update weekly, Preserve every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Five Elements Chess | Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (114 ratings) — better | 3.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 11.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #77 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 714 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ming Gao | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Five Elements Chess
Preserve
In-app purchases
Five Elements Chess
- Time Skin Pack$1.99
- Five Elements Chess full game$3.99
- Seasons Skin Pack$3.99
Preserve
No in-app purchases
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