# Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey

> Match-three puzzle game with gem crafting and treasure hunting. (iPhone/iPad app by Playmous, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemcrafter-puzzle-journey/id881412689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Playmous, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483353499)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2015-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemcrafter-puzzle-journey/id881412689/reviews.md

## What is Gemcrafter?

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but they may help you find a treasure! 

Featuring all-new puzzle gameplay: move gems around the game field to match three and craft new. Use magic amulets to solve puzzle and build your unique puzzle solving strategy.

Join Jim Kraftwerk on his journey and get ready for some three-of-a-kind matching, precious stones crafting, puzzle solving and treasure hunting action. Do you have what it takes to become a true Gemcrafter? 

Gemcrafter is fresh, great looking and totally addictive, so what are you waiting for? Featuring dozens of mind-blowing puzzle levels in 10 unique locations: whether you are climbing snowy peaks with a yeti or roaming  jungle with a cute amazonian princess, the game will keep you busy for hours.

Invite your friends to see how’s got better gem crafting skills or help each other advance through the game and solve puzzles.

FEATURES:

ALL-NEW PUZZLE GAMEPLAY: Move gems around the game field to match 3 of a kind and craft new variations for later use.
DOZENS OF LEVELS TO PLAY: Play 250 mind-blowing levels in nine unique locations, meet game characters that will guide you on your treasure hunting journey.
COLLECT RARE GEMS: Open hidden treasure chests as you play and find collectable gems. Do you have what it takes to collect them all?
PLAY WITH FRIENDS: Invite your friends to the game to challenge them or help each other solve puzzles!

This game features in-app purchases for better gameplay experience, but you can disable this option in you device settings.

## Key features

- All-new puzzle gameplay
- Match 3 gems to craft new variations
- Dozens of mind-blowing levels
- Collect rare gems from treasure chests
- Play with friends to solve puzzles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gemcrafter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Good, challenging game
- 👍 Great game, very challenging
- 👍 Fun, addicting
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Fun & challenging
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Fantastically Challenging!
- 👍 Great and challenging game!
- 👍 Love this game
- 👍 Not your typical match game!
- 👍 Great Game
- 👍 A GEM of a game : )
- 👍 Definitely one of the better match 3 games
- 👍 Great twist to match 3 play!

**Cons**

- 💰 Stuck !!
- 💰 Just another extorting freemium
- 💰 dutch206
- 💰 Gunthure
- 💰 Numnutss
- 💰 Romondo7
- 💰 Monkisketch
- 💰 booooooored
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 App Crashes
- 🐛 Crashes following new upgrade
- 🐛 CRASHING!
- 🐛 Fails to load
- 🐛 Bingbonghobbit
- 🐛 Devdaughter
- 🐛 EE Tim
- 🐛 VacantField42
- 🔋 You have to watch a ton of commercials

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Level 149 no key
- All progress lost after reinstall

**Most requested features**

- 💡 More lassos and pickaxes, etc.
- 💡 Zen mode or similar to "gem session" format
- 💡 Dark mode option
- 💡 Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemcrafter-puzzle-journey/id881412689/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good, challenging game

*2019-12-31*

I have seen some reviews that the only way to beat a level is by spending money. That may be so, but I’m on level 124 and haven’t spent anything yet. Granted, I don’t have all the keys, but I think, so far, it’s possible. There are also no annoying ads, which is a bonus! The lacking one star is just because o feel like a little more lassos and pickaxes, etc. might be nice. Not enough to ruin the challenge, but a few more, anyway.

### 3/5 — Stuck !!

*2017-04-13*

Love the game and would easily give it 5 stars. Giving it 3 due to being stuck on level 179 for way too long. No way to get through without spending $$$.  If nothing changes will uninstall. What a shame !!! 🙁

### 5/5 — The game was fun but

*2016-10-06, version 1.4*

You have to watch a ton of commercials

### 4/5 — Gem crafter

*2016-08-23, version 1.3*

Great game

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2016-08-17, version 1.3*

Game was awesome til it crashed now I cannot play it.

### 5/5 — Great

*2016-07-18, version 1.2.3*

Great game, very challenging. I'd love to see a zen mode. Or a mode similar to the app "gem session" format.

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2016-07-15, version 1.2.2*

Keeps your mind sharp.

### 1/5 — Just another extorting freemium

*2016-07-14, version 1.2.2*

Could be a decent game if made it a standalone one, rather than a typical freemium asking for real money all the time. Deleted. Avoid it.

### 1/5 — OK Game, but....

*2016-07-12, version 1.2.2*

This is a well put together game.  The only problem with it is that it becomes pay-to-win rather quickly.

### 4/5 — Great game

*2016-07-10*

Addictive and a good replacement for candy crush. A bit more thinking needed with strategy applied. Enjoyable.

## Frequently asked questions about Gemcrafter

### What is Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey?

Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey is a mobile game that combines match-three puzzle mechanics with gem crafting and treasure hunting. Players move gems on a game field to match three of a kind, which then allows them to craft new gems for later use. The game features a story-driven journey with various characters and unique locations.

### What are the key features of Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey?

The game offers all-new puzzle gameplay where you match and craft gems, dozens of levels across unique locations, the ability to collect rare gems from hidden treasure chests, and the option to play with friends to challenge or help each other solve puzzles.

### How much does Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey cost?

The game is free to download and play. It does feature in-app purchases that can enhance the gameplay experience, but these can be disabled in your device settings if desired.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey?

You can expect mind-blowing puzzle levels that involve matching three gems to craft new ones. The game also incorporates magical amulets to help solve puzzles and encourages players to develop their own unique puzzle-solving strategies. There are hundreds of levels spread across ten distinct locations.

### Can I play Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey with my friends?

Yes, you can invite your friends to play Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey. This allows you to challenge their gem crafting skills or collaborate with them to help each other advance through the game and solve puzzles together.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2017-03-31

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

This update addresses the issues found in the previous version of the game.

### 1.4 — 2016-09-07

Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey 1.4 update brings new game location with 25 mind-blowing levels. We have also made other game improvements based on your feedback.

### 1.3 — 2016-08-03

Gemcrafter: Puzzle Journey 1.3 update brings new game location with 25 mind-blowing levels. We have also made other game improvements based on your feedback.

### 1.2.3 — 2016-07-16

This update addresses the issues found in the previous version of the game.

### 1.2.2 — 2016-07-11

50 new levels for you to discover more lands, collect new gems and prove you are a true Gemcrafter!

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