# Threesquare vs Gem Blitz

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Threesquare | Gem Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threesquare/id1138067539/reviews)** | [4.6 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-blitz-block-puzzle-game/id1462580644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **549** |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [Real Slots Gaming EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807481039) |

## What reviewers say

### Threesquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threesquare/id1138067539)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Gem Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-blitz-block-puzzle-game/id1462580644)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*