Five Elements Chess vs S.E.A.M.
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
S.E.A.M.
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Join matching squares to create beautiful patterns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S.E.A.M. at none against Five Elements Chess's 3. Five Elements Chess's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Five Elements Chess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. S.E.A.M. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five Elements Chess | S.E.A.M. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (103 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ming Gao | Finite Fractal Studios |
In-app purchases
Five Elements Chess
- Time Skin Pack$1.99
- Five Elements Chess full game$3.99
- Seasons Skin Pack$3.99
S.E.A.M.
No in-app purchases
Questions
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