# Jewel Quest: Best Match 3 Games — user reviews > 253 indexed App Store user reviews of Jewel Quest by NextGame, LLC, rated 3.89/5 from 1,238 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-quest-best-match-3-games/id636269341/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-quest-best-match-3-games/id636269341.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 564 · 4★ 313 · 3★ 157 · 2★ 73 · 1★ 131 ## What do users think of Jewel Quest? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay - 🎨 Visually appealing graphics - 🕹️ Nostalgic for original PC version - 🕰️ Enjoyable time-passing game **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 💰 Aggressive monetization with in-app purchases - 🕹️ Levels become too difficult without paying - 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices - 🔍 Unclear progression and lack of guidance **Commonly reported bugs** - Game resets progress after updates - Purchased items and coins disappearing - Levels freezing or becoming unbeatable - Connectivity issues with Facebook login **Most requested features** - More levels and content updates - Option to disable tutorials and tips - Ability to restart progress from a specific level - Improved cloud sync and cross-device support ## Newest reviews (14 of 253) ### 2/5 — Would be more stars if it was Updated in 2025 *2025-03-05, version 1.17* This game is a lot of fun however the game doesn’t fit on modern phone screens very well. Part of the game is hidden off screen which makes it hard to tell what you are doing at times. Also the links for getting free lives seem to no longer be working. ### 3/5 — Glitches *2024-04-26, version 1.17* My game has glitches. The numbers for the levels are not visible. I enjoy the game, but wish there was a way to restart. ### 3/5 — Fun but I wish .... *2023-04-09, version 1.17* the game would let you know what was required before making you choose a boost. Also, so many levels are impossible to get 3 stars. But it is a fun way to pass the time and strategy is key on many levels. ### 3/5 — Original Jewel Quest *2023-02-11, version 1.17* Why can’t I find the two first original Jewel Quest games, the Aztec one and the Africa one? I loved those two JQ games! I want them! I’ll pay anything to get copies of them! Help make my life complete again with them! HELP! ### 3/5 — Doesn’t fit in my Screen *2022-12-31* It says it’s available for iPhone but many of the controls are out of the screen. I tried to change the orientation and scroll to access them but to mo avail. It’s frustrating because I bought this game ages ago and I loved the challenge and got SO far but now it’s giving me power-ups I can’t even use because the game won’t adjust to my screen size! ### 3/5 — Could be better *2022-09-26, version 1.17* Great game but the levels get hard to fast! Why?? It doesn’t really ease you in it goes from easy to all of a sudden BAM! Hardest thing ever! Why????? It also lags quite a lot! Thank you for your time :) ### 1/5 — Jewel quest game *2022-07-09, version 1.17* I can’t get this Jewel Quest game on my i-pad. Every time I start this goes off? ### 3/5 — Not like I remember *2022-07-04* I first had this game on my pc. I really enjoyed playing it and beat the game. I was exited to see this game available for my phone and downloaded it immediately. I still enjoy the game, but I am getting frustrated with it because it seems this version is harder than the original; as far as getting all of the stars per board. I’m currently stuck on board 15 with two stars, but getting the puzzle solved in under 50 seconds to get that third star is impossible. Even with all of the boosters activated I still can’t get it. 51 seconds is the fastest, and still only 2 stars. ### 1/5 — Manipulative pay-to-win trash *2022-04-24* Constantly pesters you to spend $0.99 here, $1.99 there for extra time, more lives, free spaces, etc., and of course some of the levels are all but impossible to finish without paying. And when you run out of lives, you can't play for another half-hour unless you pony up. I am so tired of this garbage. Just let me buy a game and then play it. Quit trying to bleed people dry one drop at a time. Kept nagging me to rate it in the App Store and no matter how many times I clicked "Never," it kept asking. Well, here's your rating. ### 3/5 — Game is freezing *2022-04-06, version 1.17* Level 1278 is constantly freezing. It seems this game has issues every couple of months. ### 3/5 — Good game but keeps freeezing *2022-04-03, version 1.17* Some of the timed levels seem to allow you to add free extra time, but when I’ve tried to do that, i get a “ url expired” notice on the screen. I have to delete and re-download the game to continue. ### 1/5 — Needs more work *2022-02-11, version 1.17* First of all the game does fit properly on my iPhone 12 Pro Max. Then comes the issue of being unable to obtain relics despite the fact I have tons of coins available to purchase the items. It constantly keeps sending me to the page to purchase more coins. Then the button to allow me to gain more moves for free does not work and send you to a link that does not work. ### 1/5 — Needs some work *2022-01-05, version 1.17* The fact that they couldn’t work out the major bugs enough before they released the game is unimpressive. It won’t connect to FB, and it keeps telling me the app is in development. It comes off as unprofessional, especially for a game that offers microtransactions and is more than happy to take your money. ### 3/5 — Level 178 *2021-10-12, version 1.17* This level is ridiculous! Will probably have to quit the game because it won’t let you play any other levels. Boo to the developers! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Small font *2024-06-14, version 1.17* The type is so small I can't read it. I would love to play this on my phone. I don't put games on my laptop it iPad. ### 1/5 — Watch out GLITCHES *2023-11-13, version 1.17* Glitches! i.e. It will show you have 10 tiles left when there’s none left so it won’t let you complete the level (even though you did). It’s obvious it’s intentional to make you spend money. The dynamite boost is faulty every time. You spend A LOT of points on it but because of glitches it won’t let you finish the level. My recommendation is to skip this frustrating game. It’s a rip off. ### 1/5 — Pay to play *2023-08-20, version 1.17* You have to pay a dollar each time you run out of lives. This game could cost you a fortune. I grew up playing this game on the computer and got excited to play it. Rather watch ads to keep playing. Really disappointed I was having a lot of fun like I used to. Reduced a star because there’s too many levels that are impossible without purchasing boosters because the game doesn’t generate enough jewel matches. I uninstalled. Also so many glitches. ### 1/5 — Already purchased but now restricted? *2023-07-15, version 1.17* Bought this game years ago. After an “ update” I find I have limited access & get ads? It seems loyal customers aren’t valued anymore? DON’T BUY THIS!! ### 1/5 — Too long to refill lives *2023-07-09, version 1.17* Nearly THIRTY minutes to refill EACH life… No thanks. Deleting game. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t fit the screen! *2023-06-18, version 1.17* Don’t bother downloading because the game doesn’t fit the screen. Why? ### 1/5 — Disappointing App *2023-04-27, version 1.17* So many bugs that need fixed, impossible to beat level 178 without paying! I’m so mad that I wasted so much of my time!! ### 1/5 — Stuck *2023-02-13, version 1.17* I have been on one level for 6 months. I try to sign up through Facebook as the game says to but it always say not allowed! I have written to company with NO RESPONSE. ### 1/5 — Not great *2023-01-21, version 1.17* Facebook login no longer supported so there is limited play. Does not adjust to screen size of iPhone. Don’t bother. ### 1/5 — Just like every other one. *2022-08-18, version 1.17* Used to own this on PC a while back and loved it. I was excited to see it as an app, and eagerly downloaded it. But instead of the classic game I knew and loved, it's been changed to mimic every other match 3 game out there. Obviously this is all just personal preference, but I really miss what this game used to be. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — More Levels, please! *2025-01-19, version 1.17* Yes, the game is hard, but you can win without spending money. I need more levels! ### 5/5 — Jewel quest *2023-11-12, version 1.17* Great game lots of fun. Jan ### 5/5 — A True Golden Oldie !! *2023-09-21, version 1.17* Match-3 games have been around for YEARS! “Jewel Quest” is still the best. Thanks for a great game! ### 5/5 — AJ *2022-08-08, version 1.17* An actual challenge. You get hooked on this real fast ### 5/5 — Addictive *2022-03-21, version 1.17* I’ve been playing this game forever. I don’t get much better at it but I don’t care, I love it. Why can’t I find romance like that! ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-01-19, version 1.17* I’ve been playing for year, and I continue to love this game. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2021-08-26, version 1.17* Other than the fact the sound is on even though the are selected not to be, I love this game. Since switching to Apple, I’ve really missed this game. Now if it would be available o the Mac... ### 5/5 — Match three *2021-08-18, version 1.17* Very exciting and thought promoting game. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2021-03-01, version 1.17* Love this game play it pretty much every night, been playing around 5 to 6 years now, it drives me nuts sometimes but it’s my favourite game! ### 5/5 — Keep coming back *2020-04-02, version 1.17* I keep telling myself that I’m done but the game is addictive and I keep complaining my back. Level 95 now and each level adds just the right twist to keep me playing into the night. Sigh. It’s good plain fun. --- *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 2026-06-10.*