# Jewel Cross

> Connect matching color balls with pipes to solve puzzle levels. (iPhone/iPad app by 晓翔 黄.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-cross/id591559576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [晓翔 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/557170367)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 273 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-cross/id591559576/reviews.md

## What is Jewel Cross?

Jewel Cross is a simple yet addictive free game.
Connect matching color balls with pipe to create a link. Pair all colors, and cover the entire board to solve each level. But watch out, pipes will break if they cross or overlap!
There are hundreds of fixed levels awaiting to be solved. And what's more, Trillion of random levels challenge your IQ!
How you play is up to you. So, just give Jewel Cross a try, I bet you'll never beat it.

Features:
* Hundreds of fixed levels.
*  Endless random free levels.
* Clean, colorful graphics

Enjoy.

## Key features

- Connect matching color balls
- Cover the entire board
- Hundreds of fixed levels
- Trillions of random levels
- Clean, colorful graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 100 levels & 3 Hints awarded | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Jewel Cross?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 💎 Attractive graphics
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or lagging issues
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking finger movements
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Unresponsive controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes at splash screen
- Incorrect star tracking
- Unresponsive on larger puzzles

**Most requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Option to disable music/sound
- Smoother finger tracking
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 273)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-cross/id591559576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2022-02-05*

This game is great! I like this pattern game. To me, it is satisfying.

### 5/5 — Can’t stop!

*2022-01-19, version 2.2*

I started this morning and didn’t stop till now 9pm!

### 4/5 — Good ole standby

*2018-07-20*

When I don't know what else to play & nothing else sounds like "the thing" --
 & TV is boring, this game always comes to the rescue

### 5/5 — Мне нравится

*2017-01-10, version 2.2*

Мне понравилась, интересная игрушка.

### 5/5 — Hits all the right neurons

*2017-01-03*

Wow- fun, addictive, challenging. Couldn't put this one down!  Essentially a graphical logic puzzle, hundreds of levels, attractive graphics and fast paced game play make this one a top shelf player. Deserves a spot on your device.

### 5/5 — Great game !!

*2016-09-17*

Great game !

### 5/5 — Very addictive

*2016-09-06, version 2.2*

Really keeps the brain going, thoroughly enjoyable

### 5/5 — Ehs

*2015-11-08*

Very good! It keeps you awake and focused.

### 5/5 — Very Fun

*2015-07-23, version 2.1*

Perfect balance of being fun  yet challenging.

### 4/5 — great art + design

*2015-05-31, version 2.1*

Fun and well made (plus addicting), but the lag from advertising makes it hard to play at times ;(

## Frequently asked questions about Jewel Cross

### What is Jewel Cross?

Jewel Cross is a free puzzle game where players connect matching color balls using pipes. The goal is to cover the entire board with pipes without them crossing or overlapping to solve each level.

### What are the main features of Jewel Cross?

The game offers hundreds of pre-designed, fixed levels to solve. Additionally, it provides trillions of randomly generated levels to challenge your IQ. It also features clean and colorful graphics.

### Is Jewel Cross free to play?

Yes, Jewel Cross is a free game. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional benefits or content within the game.

### What kind of puzzles does Jewel Cross offer?

The puzzles involve connecting pairs of colored balls by drawing pipes between them. You must ensure all colors are paired and the entire board is covered without any pipes crossing or overlapping.

### Can I play Jewel Cross on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, most mobile puzzle games are designed for both iOS and Android devices. You would typically find it available on major app stores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2015-10-20

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

Adapted for iOS9

### 2.1 — 2014-08-08

Fixed bugs

### 2.0.1 — 2013-07-11

Fixed bugs!

### 2.0 — 2013-06-20

Brand-new 400 levels updated!!!!

### 1.0 — 2013-01-15

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 2026-08-17.*