# GemRush Puzzle Challenge — Match-3 Puzzle & Gem Blast

> Match-3 Puzzle & Gem Blast (iPhone/iPad app by Douglas Chinelo Fornaro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemrush-puzzle-challenge/id6763788273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Douglas Chinelo Fornaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862788092)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemrush-puzzle-challenge/id6763788273/reviews.md

## What is GemRush Puzzle Challenge?

GemRush - The Match-3 Puzzle That Rewards Smart Thinking AND Fast Reflexes!

Swap gems, match three or more of the same kind, and watch the pieces cascade down in chain reactions that multiply your score automatically. GemRush is easy to learn and impossible to put down.


TWO MODES. ONE ADDICTION.

INFINITE MODE
No clock. No pressure. Just you, the gems and the pursuit of the perfect combo. Swap gems at your own pace, engineer massive chain reactions and break your personal record.

60-SECOND MODE
The clock is ticking. You have exactly 60 seconds to swap faster, think sharper and rack up the most points possible. When the board runs out of moves, it resets automatically - zero downtime, maximum intensity. How high can you score before time runs out?


CHAIN REACTIONS THAT MULTIPLY EVERYTHING

Every match sends gems cascading down, filling the board and triggering automatic follow-up combos. Each consecutive cascade level grows your multiplier:

- 1st match (your move): x1
- 1st automatic cascade: x2
- 2nd automatic cascade: x3
- ...and it keeps climbing!

One smart move can unleash a chain worth hundreds of points. Mastering cascades is the key to topping the scoreboard.


FIVE DAZZLING GEMS

Match five stunning gems rendered in crisp, pixel-perfect detail on any screen size:

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz and Amethyst.


FEATURES

- Classic Match-3 mechanics: swap adjacent gems to form lines of 3 or more
- Cascade and gravity system: gems fall and chain automatically for epic combos
- Smart swap: invalid moves auto-revert with a smooth animation, no penalty
- Guaranteed valid board: every game starts solvable, you are never stuck
- Dynamic visual themes: switch between Classic and Neon styles
- Buttery-smooth 60 FPS animations: transitions, explosions and bouncing menus
- Pick your style: chill out in Infinite or go full speed in 60-Second Mode


SCORING SYSTEM

The bigger the match, the bigger the reward:

- Match 3 gems: 30 points
- Match 4 gems: 60 points
- Match 5 gems: 100 points
- Match 6+ gems: keep climbing!

Combine big matches with deep cascades to multiply everything. A single well-placed swap can be worth 300+ points with the right chain!


PERFECT FOR

- Fans of gem and jewel puzzle games
- Players who love satisfying chain reactions and combos
- Anyone looking for a quick and rewarding brain workout
- Casual gamers AND competitive score chasers

GemRush is simple to pick up and endlessly deep to master. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, there is always one more match to make.

Download now and start the rush!


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-02

Fix UI issue on iPads.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Douglas Chinelo Fornaro

- [Infinite - TicTacToe OX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-tictactoe-ox/id6759468814)

All apps by Douglas Chinelo Fornaro: https://appshunter.io/developer/1862788092

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