# Jewel Hunter - with Buddies > Multiplayer jewel matching puzzle game with power-ups and competitive modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-hunter-with-buddies/id562614045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) - Category: Games, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 44 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2012-10-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-hunter-with-buddies/id562614045/reviews.md ## What is Jewel Hunter? Play with your friends, via Game Center or bluetooth! Win your coins! The best jewel gamer! The best and fun jewel game, Jewel Hunter - with Buddies! Enjoy some casual time with yourself and your family. Lovely jewels, beautiful graphics, excellent music, fun properties, playable scenes, and it is challenging! Game Center supported. Share your wins via Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo and email. *Four Modes 1.One Minute Get more jewels and more points in one minute as you can. Hurry up! 2.Classic It reaches the end when there are no moveable jewels. There is no time limit in this model. So do calaulations and get more points as you can. 3.Treasure 20 challenging levels! Exciting adventures! Lost of treasures... 4.Multiple Players Put some coins as bet and have a game with your friends via Game Center or bluetooth, winner wins coins. Come on, let's have a game together! *Properties 1.Hint：Help you find the active noddle which can be eliminated. 2.Magic Stick：Eliminate single noddle. 3.Bomb：Use bomb to eliminate 3x3 noddles. 4.Flighing：A lightning will explode to eliminate noddles in same line, both vertical and horizontal. 5.Time speed up or slow down：Time speed up or slow down. 6.Eliminate the same：The same noddles will be eliminated. 7.Stone： Stone cannot be eliminated, but you can use a hammer to break it. Get/Ungrade hammer in store to break it. 8.Ice： Noddle with ice cannot be eliminated. Ice can be broken with a hammer, or ice will disappear automatically after some time. 9.Energy Bomb：Energy bomb has 3 levels. Level 1 can eliminate 3*3 noddles, can use once when energy is full. Level 2 can eliminate 5*6 noddles, can use twice when energy is full. Level 3 can eliminate 7*7 noddles, can use three times when energy is full. 10.Score Jewel: Increase your score or decrease your competitor's score. 11.Freeze Jewel: Make your competitor freeze for 5 seconds. 12.Store: Use coin to buy and ungrade game properties. Also you can buy coins here. ## Key features - Multiplayer via Game Center/Bluetooth - Four distinct game modes - Variety of power-ups and boosters - In-game store for upgrades - Social sharing of wins - Challenging levels and puzzles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 4000 coins | $0.99 | one-time | | 9000 coins | $1.99 | one-time | | 18000 coins | $3.99 | one-time | | 37000 coins | $7.99 | one-time | | 85000 coins | $17.99 | one-time | | 170000 coins | $34.99 | one-time | | 500000 coins | $99.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-hunter-with-buddies/id562614045/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Mes8 *2019-03-29, version 2.2.3* Not for iPhone 8 ### 1/5 — Does not work /crashes *2016-11-11, version 2.2.3* Not for IPhone 7 plus ### 3/5 — Enjoy but ... *2015-12-10, version 2.2.2* Fun but crashes frequently ### 5/5 — Fun & Addictive!!!! *2015-01-09, version 2.2.2* I was pleased to find a game that was fun as well as challenging! I've truly enjoyed playing it. Thanks! ### 2/5 — Plz fix app -- serious glitch *2014-11-26, version 2.2.2* Something is wrong with this app. Fun game but need to fix app. Kicks me out of game & sends me back to iPhone menu. ### 4/5 — FUN GAME 😊 *2014-10-29, version 2.2.2* If you like to play these types of games then get this one 😊it's fun and keeps you entertained and oh btw it's free😊and you also don't have pop ups to pay anything either 😊that's a plus 😊 ### 4/5 — Entertaining *2014-10-23, version 2.2.2* The 1 minute game is challenging and the classic game provides lengthy stimulation ( & frustration)! ### 5/5 — My favorite game: *2014-10-06, version 2.2.2* It's just an extremely fun game to play: Great for bus stops, long lines, and bored moments.... ### 3/5 — GLITCHES *2014-07-13, version 2.2.2* Always erases my game! ### 5/5 — Additictive *2014-06-26, version 2.2.2* Love it ## Frequently asked questions about Jewel Hunter ### What is Jewel Hunter - with Buddies? Jewel Hunter - with Buddies is a casual and challenging jewel-matching puzzle game. It offers various modes, including timed challenges, classic gameplay, treasure hunts, and exciting multiplayer matches where you can compete with friends for coins. ### How can I play with friends? You can play with friends using Game Center or Bluetooth. The 'Multiple Players' mode allows you to bet coins and challenge others directly, with the winner taking the coins. ### What are the different game modes? The app features four modes: 'One Minute' for high-speed scoring, 'Classic' with no time limit for strategic play, 'Treasure' offering 20 challenging levels, and 'Multiple Players' for competitive matches against friends. ### Are there any in-app purchases? Yes, the app has an in-game store where you can use coins to buy and upgrade game properties, such as hammers to break stones and ice, or special bombs. You can also purchase coins directly within the store. ### What are some of the power-ups available? The game includes various helpful properties like Hints to find active jewels, Magic Sticks to eliminate single jewels, Bombs to clear 3x3 areas, Flying lightning to clear lines, and special Energy Bombs with increasing clearing power. There are also Score and Freeze Jewels to affect your or your competitor's game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.3 — 2016-04-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Issues fixed. ### 2.2.2 — 2014-06-20 - Performance improvements and bug fixes. ### 2.2.1 — 2013-11-26 1. Fix issues ### 2.2.0 — 2013-11-14 1. fix issues ### 2.1.0 — 2013-03-26 1. Add some game tips. 2. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*