# Gem Hunters

> Match-3 puzzle RPG with spellcasting, exploration, and hero battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Armor Games Studios Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-hunters/id820666043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430)
- Category: Games, Card, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 194 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 195 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-hunters/id820666043/reviews.md

## What is Gem Hunters?

Match lines of elemental gems and unleash powerful spells in this addictive puzzle/RPG adventure. Guide your hero through 7 exciting and magical worlds on a quest to find your long lost treasure!

* Choose from three heroic character classes!
* Puzzle gameplay meets RPG battles!
* Procedurally generated items and loot!
* Over 80 spells to collect!
* Battle for glory against other heroes in the Arena!
* A fun and engaging storyline!

## Key features

- Match elemental gems
- Unleash powerful spells
- Explore 7 magical worlds
- Collect over 80 spells
- Procedurally generated items
- RPG battles
- Hero vs. hero Arena combat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 140 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 850 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gem Hunters?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting RPG elements
- 🚀 Quick to play
- 👍 Charming story and characters
- 👍 Enjoyable challenge

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty curve issues
- 🐛 Matchmaking and balancing problems in PvP
- 🐛 Progression issues (e.g. level cap, lack of new content)
- 🔋 Lives/energy system can be limiting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Map/level scrolling issues on older devices
- Login/loading problems
- Inconsistent experience gain
- Ads causing crashes

**Most requested features**

- More campaign levels and worlds
- Ability to customize/upgrade pets
- Marketplace to buy special gear
- Option to reassign level up points
- Offline mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 194)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-hunters/id820666043/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My experience with Gem hunters

*2025-08-02*

My experience with gem hunters is great because you can fight monsters and get a reward after you beat them in battle.

### 3/5 — Awesome

*2023-05-27*

Update: The game is not finished!!! The developers apparently forgot all about this game. Which is a shame because it’s pretty good. Old school RPG with fun graphics and a nice story. Be prepared to grind a lot for higher scores in the later levels. You’ll need to upgrade equipment. My only complaints are- if you accidentally skip part of the story, it’s gone for good and the upgrades cost too much vs what an enemy may drop. Still, I’m going to keep playing! And I’ve finished what is there. Wish they’d cared enough to complete this!

### 5/5 — Gg

*2021-11-24*

Gg

### 5/5 — Please develop more content!

*2021-08-23*

I love this game and have been playing it for years!  I don’t know how many active players there are anymore, but I hope the developers consider continuing the Emetteoe campaign. I think this game has a strong foundation worth expanding, and I would be willing to pay money (not a subscription) for additional content. 

Ideas for improvement:
* A marketplace to buy special gear, either using coins or gems
* Ability to change gear or abilities on pets for arena battles
* Ability to use pets in campaign battles
* Ability to reassign level up points after the fact

Just some ideas… I gave it 5 stars even without all this!

### 5/5 — This game is just amazing!

*2021-01-26*

I highly suggest it to anyone who wants to enjoy a game. It’s very addictive and you will want to play for hours on end. Anyways this game is great and I love the creators of it!!!!

### 5/5 — Where Are You Guys?

*2018-12-07*

Love the game. Love the snappy repartee. But for cryin out loud, would you add the next world already?

### 3/5 — Good atto kill time👍🏻

*2018-08-08*

I really like the game but would love it if there's more campaign worlds added to it.

### 5/5 — J’adore ce jeu

*2017-12-26*

Ajoutez moi: 8c217943

J’ai adoré ce jeu, et j’y reviens toujours de temps en temps et c’est toujours aussi divertissant :)

### 5/5 — Update?

*2017-09-25*

Please add new levels soon! It will also be nice to not cap out at level 65.

### 5/5 — Хорошая игра

*2017-08-23*

Добавляйтесь в друзья 0a1064a4, тут отличная прокачка без доната и не нужно весь день залипать, хотя можно!

## Frequently asked questions about Gem Hunters

### What kind of game is Gem Hunters?

Gem Hunters is an addictive puzzle/RPG adventure game. It combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with role-playing game elements, where you match lines of elemental gems to unleash powerful spells and battle enemies.

### What are the main gameplay features?

Key features include matching elemental gems to cast spells, exploring seven magical worlds, collecting over 80 different spells, and engaging in RPG battles. The game also offers procedurally generated items and loot, and a hero versus hero Arena mode.

### Is Gem Hunters free to play?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to guide your hero through exciting and magical worlds on a quest to find your long-lost treasure. This involves progressing through levels, battling enemies with spells, and collecting valuable loot.

### Can I play against other players?

Yes, the game features an Arena mode where you can battle for glory against other heroes. This allows for competitive player-versus-player combat within the game's RPG framework.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.2 — 2016-11-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ Added new chapter to the story (Campaign Emetteoe, location The Isles of Gemini)
+ Added new monsters: Jungle Wasp, Giant Jungle Wasp, Parrot Emetteoe
+ Improved battles in the Arena (the pets now stand alongside the hero)
+ Fixed problems with UI related to the Zoomed/Standard views on iPhone
+ Improved UI disposition on iPad
+ Increased level caps for the items (6->8) and characters (60->65)
+ Lots of smaller bug fixes and improvements

### 1.18.1 — 2016-08-08

* Re-designed Arena
* Added Arena Pets
* New Achievements
* Bug fixes

### 1.16.1 — 2016-07-07

* Arena leaderboard is now updated in realtime!
* Added News
* Added ability to upgrade Items and Spirit Animals for gems
* Added ability to restore the lives by watching an ad

### 1.15.1 — 2016-05-31

* Bug fixes (missing Facebook notifications, touch to another scene in the Shoppe)
* Improved Arena balancing

### 1.15 — 2016-05-25

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-25.*