Five Elements Chess vs Rogue Matrix
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 with a blend of strategy and luck. Compete locally or online against other players.
- Five Elements theory integration
- Match-three gameplay
- 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
Rogue Matrix
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Swipe. Calculate. Survive. Navigate a shifting 4x4 numbers grid where every single move is a tactical chess match. How long can you outsmart the matrix? One grid. Four colours. Infinite calculated risks. Rogue Matrix is a minimalist turn-based dungeon crawler, stripped down to its absolute essence. There are no complex menus, no fluff, and no loading screens-just you, a 4x4 grid, and a brutal mathematical puzzle where survival depends entirely on your next swipe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Matrix at none against Five Elements Chess's 3. Five Elements Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). 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
Both are free to download. Five Elements Chess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Five Elements Chess ships an update daily, Rogue Matrix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five Elements Chess | Rogue Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Jiao Dian Chuang Yi digital technology Co.,Ltd. | Simple Fun Software LP |
In-app purchases
Five Elements Chess
- Time Skin Pack$1.99
- Five Elements Chess full game$3.99
- Seasons Skin Pack$3.99
Rogue Matrix
No in-app purchases
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