Comparison

Threesquare vs Gem Blitz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Threesquare

Number Puzzle Game

Free

🎮 Games

★ 4.7173 ratingsView app →

Gem Blitz

Games That Pay Real Money !

Free

🎮 Games

★ 4.6549 ratingsView app →

About

Threesquare

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle game by combining numbers to achieve high scores. Slide tiles strategically to match numbers and avoid locking the board. Compete in real cash tournaments for exciting rewards.

Highlights

Combine numbers to score points
Slide tiles to match
High score challenges
Real cash tournaments
Fast-paced gameplay

Features

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Every move shapes your next. Threesquare is the addictive sliding number puzzle where every move creates new possibilities. Merge matching tiles, keep the board alive, and discover just how high you can go. How to Play Slide tiles to combine matching numbers and create larger values. Every slide adds a new tile, so careful planning is the key to keeping the board alive. Compete with Friends Every game is a race to build your highest tile. Invite your friends to play and see who can climb higher before the board fills up. Why You'll Love Threesquare - Addictive number puzzles - Simple controls with deep strategy - Endless replayability - High-score leaderboards How high can you go? Download Threesquare today and start merging.

About

Gem Blitz

Engage in a block-filling puzzle game where you clear lines without gravity. Compete globally in timed tournaments or play for fun with virtual currency. Offers real cash prizes in eligible regions.

Highlights

Fill the board and clear blocks
Compete head-to-head globally
Race against the clock
Play for fun or real cash
Choose different tournaments
SKILLZ competition platform

Features

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It's like Tetris without the gravity! Fill the board and clear the blocks. Simple to learn but hard to master. -Compete head to head against players from around the world. -Race against the clock. -Play for fun or play for real cash (where available) -Choose different tournaments Challenge people around the world with SKILLZ, a competition platform complete with leaderboards, trophies, cash or virtual currency prizes, and an amazing loyalty program that rewards you just for playing! SKILLZ: eSports for Everyone. • Cash tournaments are available in about 75% of the world. Cash tournaments are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, IL, LA, MD, MT, SC, SD, and TN. If you don't live in a cash-enabled region, you can still play for fun with our virtual currency. Don’t miss out on the latest news: Like ePlay Studios: http://facebook.com/eplaystudios Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/eplaystudios ------------------------------------ Find out more about ePlay : https://www.eplaystudios.com

Screenshots

Threesquare3 screens

Gem Blitz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem Blitz at none against Threesquare's 10. Gem Blitz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (549 vs 173). Threesquare's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Threesquare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gem Blitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Threesquare against 4.6 for Gem Blitz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 549 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Threesquare's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gem Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threesquare ships an update every 3 months, Gem Blitz every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

Threesquare versus Gem Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Threesquare	Gem Blitz
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (173 ratings) — better	4.6 (549 ratings)
Positive reviews	81.3% of reviews	87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	173	549 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 8 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Ad-supported	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.4	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	209 MB	159 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	Tether Studios, LLC	Real Slots Gaming EOOD

Customer experience

Threesquare

All ratings173 ratings

Positive93.6%

Neutral1.2%

Negative5.2%

Written reviews64 reviews

Positive81.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative18.8%

Gem Blitz

All ratings550 ratings

Positive87.6%

Neutral5.8%

Negative6.5%

Written reviews16 reviews

Positive87.5%

Neutral6.3%

Negative6.3%

User reviews

Threesquare

From 173 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Fun and entertaining game
🧠 Good for the mind
💰 Chance to win money
💡 Addictive gameplay
✨ Unique gameplay mechanics

Room to improve

💸 Concerns about fairness in cash games
🤔 Difficulty understanding the game
📉 Payouts could be better
⚠️ Issues with cash tournaments availability
🚫 Music dimming/stopping

Gem Blitz

From 549 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
💡 Opportunity to get paid for organizing skills
🤩 Challenging and exciting experience
🏆 Competitive fun
🚫 No annoying ads

Room to improve

💰 Requires payment/deposit to play
🐛 Game forces matches to end prematurely
🐛 Glitch prevents placing blocks due to perceived lack of space
🐌 Game is laggy
🐞 Lots of glitches

Bugs and requests

Threesquare

Reported bugs

6 issues

App crashed and lost money
Account retrieval issues (new player)
Game doesn't load sometimes, leading to lost entry
Pro tournaments unavailable in some areas
Opponent found after playing

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Charging monthly fees for inactive accounts

Requested features

7 requests

Bring back cash tournaments
Undo button for last move
Practice sandbox mode
Solo (vs AI) mode
Option to play against yourself with a timer

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Clearer explanation of rules and mechanics
Remove music dimming feature

Gem Blitz

Reported bugs

4 issues

Game forces match to end even when space is available
Unable to place certain blocks because the game thinks there isn't enough space
Game is laggy
Lots of glitches

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Threesquare

One-time10

500 Coins$0.99
5 Energy$0.99
Starter Pack$1.99

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No Ads 7-Days$2.99
Double Energy 30-days$4.99
3,000 Coins$4.99
No Ads 30-Days$6.99
50 Energy$8.99
15,000 Coins$19.99
45,000 Coins$49.99

None

Gem Blitz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threesquare free?

Threesquare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Gem Blitz free?

Gem Blitz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, Threesquare or Gem Blitz?

Threesquare is rated higher. Threesquare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Gem Blitz averages 4.6 from 549 ratings.

Do Threesquare or Gem Blitz have ads?

Threesquare shows ads; Gem Blitz does not.

Which is updated more often, Threesquare or Gem Blitz?

Threesquare ships an update every 3 months, and Gem Blitz every 8 months. Most recently, Threesquare was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gem Blitz on October 24, 2026.