# Jewel Gems — Pop, Shoot and Blast Jewels

> A jewel-matching puzzle game with multiple modes and explosive chain reactions. (iPhone/iPad app by SH Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-gems/id603096536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 204 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-gems/id603096536/reviews.md

## What is Jewel Gems?

Take your Jewels experience to the next level with Jewel Gems. 

Crush, Smash, Break and Explode Jewels in this fun and unique game. Spooky House Studios presents Jewel Gems 

Features:

- Chain reaction jewel explosions
- Slick animations
- 14 game modes: Classic, Chill Out, Twelve, 1010 Lines, Jewel Invasion, Jewel Shootix, Critical Mass, Los Dominos, Jewel Bricker, Turn By Turn, Twelve, Gravity, Power of Two and Swapper
- Bonuses for exploding jewel groups of nice shapes: squares, lines, corners, etc…
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- 5 animation speed settings : Slow Motion, Normal, Fast, Turbo, and Animations Off
- Bonus levels 
- Bonus jewels 
- Combo bonuses 
- Immersive jungle environment 
- Game by creators of Bubble Explode and Rail Maze 

Play Jewel Gems now!

## Key features

- Chain reaction jewel explosions
- 14 diverse game modes
- Bonuses for exploding jewel groups
- Game Center leaderboards
- Adjustable animation speed settings
- Immersive jungle environment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million gold | $34.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Jewel Gems?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Multiple game varieties in one app
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual effects
- 🎵 Relaxing music and sound design
- ⏱️ Perfect for short gaming sessions
- 💰 Optional purchases, not forced
- 🧠 Good mental stimulation and challenge
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- 🌍 Competitive multiplayer options available
- ✨ Colorful and vibrant gem animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔧 Performance issues after updates
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes make progression frustrating
- ⚙️ Confusing game mechanics and lack of instructions
- 🔌 UI elements obstruct gameplay view
- 💸 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🎮 Similar gameplay to competitor apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Freezing during gameplay
- Incompatible with iPad Air and newer devices
- Performance degradation after updates
- Forced app store redirects when offline
- Menu bar overlaps game board
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Game hangs on specific levels

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable hints and flashes
- Full board visibility without menu obstruction
- Better game mechanic explanations and tutorials
- Improved difficulty balancing
- Information about game music/soundtrack
- Better control mechanics for tile-based games
- Ability to turn off ads completely

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-gems/id603096536/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 喜歡

*2025-07-02, version 3.0.0*

漂亮

### 5/5 — I never seen and played this before!

*2024-12-04*

Cool game 5/5

**Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the game. Keep exploring and have fun playing! All the best, Spooky House Studios Support!

### 5/5 — Jewel

*2023-09-21*

Lots of fun.

**Developer response:** ¡Nos alegra que estés disfrutando de Jewel! ¡Gracias por tu apoyo y por jugar! ¡Sigue divirtiéndote y buena suerte con tus partidas! ¡Saludos, Spooky House Studios Support!

### 5/5 — Superil

*2023-07-05, version 3.0.0*

I just love it!

### 5/5 — Jewels Gem

*2023-03-27*

Very fun and challenging game. I love it

### 5/5 — Apaisant

*2022-12-28, version 3.0.0*

Des jeux nombreux. Celui que je préfère est douze.

### 5/5 — Le top du top

*2022-12-24, version 3.0.0*

Le moindre jeu présent dans cette appli est de meilleure qualité que la plupart des autres qu’on peut trouver dans l’app store, sauf que dans celui-là, ils y sont tous ! 1010, bubble shoot, tetris, merge… etc et je les ai pas écore tous débloqués mais c’est vraiment ouf, pour seulement 3,50€ pour se débarrasser deq pubs, on a un passe temps de premier choix

### 5/5 — Jewel games

*2021-09-21*

Enjoy the quiet time,

### 5/5 — Thanks from Munich

*2021-08-28*

Top game

### 5/5 — Fun to play.

*2020-10-15, version 2.6.0*

Fun to play. 
Keeps my mind active. 
Great game.

## Frequently asked questions about Jewel Gems

### What is Jewel Gems?

Jewel Gems is a vibrant puzzle game where players crush, smash, break, and explode jewels. It offers a variety of game modes and features chain reaction explosions for an engaging experience.

### What are the key features of Jewel Gems?

Key features include chain reaction jewel explosions, 14 different game modes, bonuses for exploding specific jewel shapes, Game Center leaderboards, and adjustable animation speed settings. It also boasts an immersive jungle environment.

### Is Jewel Gems free to play?

Yes, Jewel Gems is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their gaming experience through optional buys.

### What kind of game modes are available in Jewel Gems?

The game features 14 distinct game modes, including Classic, Chill Out, Twelve, 1010 Lines, Jewel Invasion, Jewel Shootix, Critical Mass, Los Dominos, Jewel Bricker, Turn By Turn, Gravity, Power of Two, and Swapper, offering diverse gameplay experiences.

### Who made Jewel Gems?

Jewel Gems is a game by Spooky House Studios, the creators of other popular titles like Bubble Explode and Rail Maze.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2018-04-06

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

- Fixed sound switch compatibility with iOS 11.3
- Ability to downgrade store items
- iPhone X support 
- Power Ups interface improvements
- Bug fixes

### 2.9.9 — 2018-03-15

- Support iPhone X
- Possibility to downgrade store items
- Power Ups interface improvements
- User interface improvements
- Bug fixes

### 2.9.8 — 2018-03-01

- Possibility to downgrade store items;
- Support iPhone X;
- Power Ups interface improvements;
- User interface improvements;
- Bug fixes.

### 2.9.7 — 2017-11-29

- Live Leaderboards;
- Stars for beating levels;
- Score accumulates across levels in Shootix mode;
- Story mode;
- Winter time effects;

### 2.9.5 — 2017-11-27

- Live Leaderboards;
- Stars for beating levels;
- Score accumulates across levels in Shootix mode;
- Story mode;
- Winter time effects;

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All apps by SH Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282

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