Comparison

Five Elements Chess vs Aokun Block Puzzle

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 inspired by Five Elements theory. Enjoy a calm, Zen-like visual style with a blend of strategy and luck. Compete locally or online against other players.

Highlights
  • Five Elements theory integration
  • Match-three gameplay
  • Deep strategy
  • Zen-inspired visuals
  • Local and 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

Aokun Block Puzzle

Features
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Aokun Block Puzzle — Glowing Gimmick Block Puzzle Drop three blocks onto an 8×8 grid and clear lines in this simple yet deep, oh-so-satisfying puzzler. Team up with Aokun the kitten and chain six elemental gimmicks into massive combos! ■ 6 Gimmick Blocks • Coin: Doubles your score on clear — stack them for exponential payouts! • Rail: Wipes an entire row or column with a laser • Fire: Detonates a 3×3 blast — even punches through iron • Iron: Heavy armor that takes two hits to break • Ivy: Spreads to neighboring cells the moment you place it • Ice: A timed block that melts after 3 turns ■ Chain for Comebacks, Celebrate Every Clear Line clears set off explosions and lasers in chain reactions. The more combos and chains you stack, the higher your score soars — with GOOD! / GREAT! / EXCELLENT! / UNBELIEVABLE! ratings and dazzling effects. A live preview shows exactly how far your chain will reach before you drop. ■ Feels Great to Play Lifted blocks rise above your finger so nothing is hidden, and the placement guide snaps cleanly to the grid. Rich haptics and sound effects included. ■ Meet Aokun Aokun, an adorable Russian Blue kitten, cheers you on with expressive moods — happy, sad, or playing with yarn. ■ Packed with Extras • Collect achievements to 100% completion • Special celebration when you beat your best • Revive or reshuffle your pieces by watching an ad • Continue or start fresh anytime • Toggle gimmicks, sound, and vibration in Settings • Play offline, anytime Perfect for a quick break or a serious high-score run. Light up the grid now!

Screenshots

Five Elements Chess4 screens
Aokun Block Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aokun Block Puzzle at none against Five Elements Chess's 3. Five Elements Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). 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. Five Elements Chess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Aokun Block Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Elements Chess ships an update daily, Aokun Block Puzzle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Five Elements Chess versus Aokun Block Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive Elements ChessAokun Block Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBeijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd.RIKU KAKIZOE

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
None

Aokun Block Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five Elements Chess free?
Five Elements Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aokun Block Puzzle free?
Aokun Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Five Elements Chess or Aokun Block Puzzle have ads?
Aokun Block Puzzle shows ads; Five Elements Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Five Elements Chess or Aokun Block Puzzle?
Five Elements Chess ships an update daily, and Aokun Block Puzzle monthly. Most recently, Five Elements Chess was updated on October 11, 2026 and Aokun Block Puzzle on October 4, 2026.

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