# Columns - Match Falling Jewels — user reviews > 159 indexed App Store user reviews of Columns by AkaTek LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 820 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/columns-match-falling-jewels/id405813722.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 607 · 4★ 102 · 3★ 60 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 38 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (10 of 159) ### 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 ### 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. ### 4/5 — I wish it had the wildcards *2021-11-14* In the version I used to play, a wildcard set would come down and remove all of the same color from the screen. If you had things set up right it could trigger a big wave of matches that was really fun. I’d like to have a version with that feature again. ### 3/5 — Ya *2020-06-09* I kinda like it but my mom loves it 🙄 ### 3/5 — Columns review *2019-11-04, version 2.2.6* Too many promotions and it has now locked up without any links to how to close/reset it. ### 4/5 — Review *2019-10-22* It used to be a full screen, now it is very small. ### 1/5 — Columns *2019-10-13, version 2.2.6* Loading 50% screen size 🤬 ### 1/5 — The update has reduced the screen size *2019-10-09, version 2.2.6* The window keeps shrinking and won’t fill the screen anymore. There are no suggestions on how to fix the problem. Thinking of getting rid of the app as it’s not easy or enjoyable playing an otherwise fun game when the screen is about 1/3rd the size of the actual phone screen. ### 1/5 — Upgrade is a downgrade *2018-08-27, version 2.2.5* This was a great app. But the upgrade removed a row and replaced a with an annoying ad banner. Bring back the old one - it was ace. ### 1/5 — Update screwed it up *2018-01-30, version 2.2.3* Was a Great App until the last update yesterday. Almost unplayable now as it continually jumps to another screen. If it isn’t fixed soon I’ll be deleting it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — You’re refusing me access to what is mine. *2022-02-10* My i6Plus phone died about a month ago without any warning. I had no choice but to purchase a new phone. Even though I purchased another Apple phone and I still have the same phone number and all the personal data is the same, you’re telling me that I’m signed with a user name from 7 years ago. I paid for this app and I should be able to access it without all this rigmarole you’re putting me through now. Apple says they are all about protecting customer privacy, but that doesn’t stop you folks from going on my phone and removing FREE apps that I installed on my own. Now I can’t access that app (Zedge Free Ringtones) and it is not available in the App Store. Stop messaging with my phone. You should be glad that I just purchased my 3rd Apple phone. If I had known I was going to be harassed like this before I purchased the last phone, I would have purchased a different phone like a Galaxy. ### 1/5 — Crashes. Don’t waste your time *2021-12-25* It won’t load the game when you download it and it crashes when you try to play. ### 1/5 — Error app won’t start on 12 mini *2020-12-16, version 2.2.7* Just download this but won’t load just cuts out! Some kind of error. Using iPhone 12 mini ### 1/5 — New version is so loud *2019-12-17* In the latest update the ability to turn off the sound is not working for the ads. The game is quiet but the ads are SUPER LOUD and won’t turn off sound. so basically I can’t play it out and about or at work anymore. ### 1/5 — Game won’t fill screen *2019-10-23* The game will not fill the screen on my Phone. This started after the last Apple update. ### 1/5 — 1/3 the game it used to be *2019-10-22* Since the last iOS update the game now appears about 1/3 the size of the screen and down in the lower left corner. It’s a miniature version of its former self. ### 1/5 — Shrunk *2019-10-17, version 2.2.6* App has somehow shrunk??!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — I keep trying to get a higher score every time I play it. *2021-09-24* Don’t like version on the game. It isn’t a full screen. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2020-02-12, version 2.2.7* Great game and superb adaptation to the phone. Only issue id the frequent crashing that happens to the game meaning constantly having to restart it. ### 5/5 — Amaze balls *2019-09-05, version 2.2.6* I love this game ! Its like the one from childhood. ### 5/5 — Classic favourite *2019-08-07, version 2.2.6* I try other games, but always return to my favourite. ### 5/5 — Colourful calm *2019-02-26, version 2.2.6* Love this game. Makes me calm and reminds me of simple times with simple games. --- *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.*