# GEM Matching Game — Swap & match-3 gems

> Swap & match-3 gems (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Gibson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-matching-game/id6782685519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Gibson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889067019)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-matching-game/id6782685519/reviews.md

## What is GEM Matching Game?

GEM Match is a bright, satisfying match-3 puzzle. Swap adjacent gems to line up three or more of the same color, clear them, and watch the cascades chain into big combos.

Easy to pick up, endlessly replayable — now with coins and power-ups.

HOW TO PLAY
• Swap two adjacent gems to make a row or column of 3 or more.
• Matched gems clear and new ones cascade in — chain combos for bonus points.
• Endless: play as long as you can make matches.
• Limited: a fixed number of moves — go for your best score.

COINS & POWER-UPS
• Earn coins by triggering cascades.
• Spend them on power-ups: Hint, Shuffle, +3 Moves, Hammer, Bomb, and Color Zap.
• Your coins sync across your Apple devices with iCloud — restore them anytime from Settings.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
• Smooth, tactile swapping with chunky, colorful gems.
• Combo cascades that keep the points rolling.
• Two modes: relaxed Endless or challenge-focused Limited.
• Power-ups to break tricky boards and push your high score.
• Quick to start, perfect for one more round.
• No account or sign-up required.

Swap, match, and chase your high score!


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-04

Coins & power-ups are here — GEM Match 2.0!

• NEW: Earn coins from cascades, then spend them on power-ups — Hint, Shuffle, +3 Moves, Hammer, Bomb, and Color Zap.
• Your coin wallet now syncs across your Apple devices with iCloud, with a Restore option in the new Settings.
• New Settings page with a sound on/off toggle.
• Optional: watch a short ad to top up your coins (with a cooldown — no spam).
• Rebalanced the coin economy so power-ups feel rewarding to earn.
• Fixed iPad layout on the title and menu screens.

Thanks for playing!

### 1.0 — 2026-06-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Joshua Gibson

- [Orchard Drop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchard-drop/id6782968899)
- [Bubble Shooter - GFA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-gfa/id6783012425)
- [Hoops - GFA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-gfa/id6783686941)

All apps by Joshua Gibson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889067019

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