# Columns - Match Falling Jewels — Align Three Brick Brain Puzzle > Classic falling block puzzle game matching colored jewels. (iPhone/iPad app by AkaTek LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567) - Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 820 App Store ratings · 159 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 43 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722/reviews.md ## What is Columns? Remake of classic "Columns" game. Manipulate falling columns to form vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines of 3 or more of diamonds of the same color. Try to clear as many diamonds as possible. * FEATURES: - Four different play modes. - GameCenter integration. - Easy and innovative controls. Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/columns/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula ## Key features - Match falling jewels - Form lines of 3+ same-colored jewels - Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matching - Four play modes - GameCenter integration - Easy controls ## What do users think of Columns? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Classic game experience - 🧠 Challenging and engaging - 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay - 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound effects **Cons** - 🔍 Ads blocking gameplay - 🛑 No ad-free purchase option - 📺 Reduced screen size after updates - 🔈 Loud ads with no volume control **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on certain devices - Freezing and performance issues - Unresponsive controls **Most requested features** - Difficulty settings - More gem variations - Blitz/countdown game modes - Full-screen mode ## Recent user reviews (10 of 159) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-07-21* Closest thing I can find to Jewelbox on the old Mac ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-06-21, version 2.4.2* Fast paced fun colourful game very addictive ### 1/5 — Inappropriate ads on the bottom row *2025-12-25, version 2.4.2* Downloaded because the reviews said no ads. The game itself is ok; definitely not "superb". The ads are there all the time visible on the bottom row and some of the ads are absolutely inappropriate, impossible to close. Deleted after less than 5 minutes playing. ### 1/5 — No ad-free option *2025-07-09* I’d gladly pay to remove ads (or, better yet, pay for the app up front and never have to deal with them in the first place) but this game doesn’t even let you do that. Just constant, permanent ads. If ad revenue is more lucrative for developers than selling an actual product, mobile gaming is done. ### 5/5 — Almost perfect *2025-01-04* This is a faithful conversion of Columns. If that is what you were looking for, I’d recommend this. Although I would like a small gird mode 6x12 mode as that’s what the original game used, and also why isn’t there any music anymore? There used to be music but now it’s gone? Why. ### 4/5 — Amazing *2024-12-22* This is great! This game is a great conversion of Columns by Sega, normally I don’t like clones although since the game isn’t on mobile, I think it’s fair play. Seriously, maybe not as good as Tetris, but it has all the same qualities. And compared to the genesis columns it has more room to move my pieces so it doesn’t feel cramped, but also removed the bomb so it is still just as difficult. 10/10 Tetris game ### 5/5 — Mr plus loves it *2024-07-21, version 2.2.32* Mr plus loves it ### 5/5 — Terrible design flaws due to ads *2024-01-15* The game is unplayable in its current state. The ads are blocking the bottom the screen. I can’t purchase an ad free version of the game, because it is not available. So it is very poor. ### 3/5 — Great Game BUT ! *2023-11-30, version 2.2.14* This is one of the best games I have ever played but they have absolutely ruined it with the number and length of the adverts that now appear. If there was a premium version with no adverts I would pay for it but I can’t play the present version anymore. The ads and their frequency have destroyed it. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t load *2022-05-27, version 2.2.7* Isn’t suitable for iPhone 12 mini - needs to be pulled from the store. ## Frequently asked questions about Columns ### What is this app? This app is a remake of the classic "Columns" game. It challenges you to manipulate falling columns of jewels to create lines of three or more of the same color, clearing them from the screen. ### How do I play? You control falling columns of jewels. The goal is to rotate and position them so that three or more jewels of the same color land in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line. Clearing jewels earns points. ### What are the different play modes? The app offers four different play modes. While the description doesn't detail each one, this variety aims to provide different challenges and experiences for players. ### Is this app free to download? Yes, the app is free to download. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the game. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The description mentions GameCenter integration, which is an Apple service. This suggests the app is designed for iOS devices. Compatibility details would typically be found on the app store page. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.2 — 2025-02-09 Fixed game state saving and restoring. ### 2.4.1 — 2025-01-26 Minor fixes and improvements. ### 2.4 — 2024-12-29 Game redesign. ### 2.3.1 — 2024-12-19 Minor fixes and improvements. ### 2.3 — 2024-12-14 Minor fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Columns | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pentix - Block Puzzle PVP Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-block-puzzle-pvp-game/id345382715) | 4.5 (4,582) | Free | Games | | [Falling Block Puzzle: Retro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-block-puzzle-retro/id1609440799) | 4.6 (1,755) | Free | Games | | [Disney Frozen Free Fall Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-frozen-free-fall-game/id692412579) | 4.7 (79,108) | Free | Games | | [Block Puzzle Jewel Legend](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-jewel-legend/id1195770330) | 4.6 (51,257) | Free | Games | | [Jewel Sliding - Block Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-sliding-block-puzzle/id1476678178) | 4.7 (14,410) | Free | Games | | [Jewels Temple Quest - Match 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewels-temple-quest-match-3/id1495123081) | 4.6 (3,191) | Free | Games | ## More apps by AkaTek LLC - [Nibbles - Snake Chase](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nibbles-snake-chase/id333368873) - [Pentix Classic - Retro Remake](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-classic-retro-remake/id338602482) - [Pentix - Block Puzzle PVP Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-block-puzzle-pvp-game/id345382715) - [Color Lines - Match Balls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-lines-match-balls/id401040005) - [Shinro - Sudoku Matrix Mines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinro-sudoku-matrix-mines/id406112544) All apps by AkaTek LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567 ## Related topics [columns](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/columns) · [jewelry columns](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jewelry-columns) · [puzzle rows and columns](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/puzzle-rows-and-columns) · [columns pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/columns-pro) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*