Comparison

Gemica vs Shadow Loom

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

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About

Gemica

Features
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This is a simple and beautiful matching game that will challenge both your pattern recognition skills and your strategic planning skills! * More than 300 levels! * Available on both iPhone, iPad and AppleTV! GAME RULES Match the patterns in each level and complete as many necklaces as possible. To pass a level, you need to fulfil the level's goal before you're out of moves. GOALS The levels can have three different types of goals: * SCORE A score goal requires that you gather a given number of points before the game ends. You earn points for each pattern you complete. The number of points increases with the number of completed patterns in the necklace. The first completed pattern in a necklace will result in 1 point, the second in 2 points, the third in 3 points, etc. You will also get extra points for each completed necklace - the points will match the number of completed patterns in the necklace. * PATTERNS A pattern goal requires that you complete a given number of patterns before the game ends. The number of gems included in a pattern vary from level to level.ย  When you add a gem that breaks the pattern in a necklace, the necklace will be destroyed and a new pattern will be created for you. * NECKLACES A necklace goal requires that you complete a given number of necklaces before the game ends. A necklace is complete when all gem holders in it are filled with gems that follow the initial pattern. When a necklace is completed a new pattern is created and you can continue to build the new necklace. CHEATS There a different types of cheats that can help you save game moves and keep the necklaces intact: * THROW AWAY GEM This gives you the ability to throw away the current gem and get to the next one without losing moves or breaking a necklace. * REPLACE GEM This gives you the ability to replace the current gem with a gem of the type that you need the most. * LOOK AHEAD This gives you the ability to see what gems are coming after the current one. It with help you plan your moves better and make it possible to distribute the gems to the available necklaces in a smarter way.

About

Shadow Loom

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Change the light. Shape the objects. Discover the shadow. Shadow Loom is an atmospheric puzzle and discovery game where light and shadows become the key to every mystery. Move the objects on the table, change the position of the light and reveal the hidden silhouette on the wall. Ordinary shapes can transform into something completely unexpected when the angle and lighting are just right. Every puzzle hides something waiting to be discovered. PLAY WITH LIGHT Move the light and experiment with the shadows created by the objects around you. Sometimes a tiny adjustment is all it takes to reveal the hidden shape. DISCOVER HIDDEN FIGURES Look closely at the silhouette and discover what is hiding inside it. From animals and legendary creatures to nature, structures and mysterious objects, there are many different shapes waiting to be found. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Every discovery becomes part of your collection. Explore different categories and try to complete them all. Animals. Legends. Nature. Objects. But not everything has been revealed yet. A CALM, MYSTERIOUS ATMOSPHERE Warm lighting, dark environments, wooden textures and lo-fi music create a relaxing atmosphere designed for playing at your own pace. Shadow Loom is less about speed and more about observation, curiosity and creativity. Move a piece. Change the light. Watch the shadow. Discover what it becomes. Shadow Loom. Change the light. Bring the shadow to life.

Screenshots

Gemica4 screens
Shadow Loom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Loom at none against Gemica's 7. Gemica's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gemica sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Loom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Gemica versus Shadow Loom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemicaShadow Loom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiran WallstromGizem SOZER

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Gemica

One-time7
  • 10 x Throw Away Gem$0.99
  • 10 x Replace Gem$0.99
  • 10 x Look Ahead$0.99
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  • 30 x Replace Gem$1.99
  • 30 x Look Ahead$1.99
  • 30 x Throw Away Gem$1.99
  • 20 x 3 Different Cheats$2.99
None

Shadow Loom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gemica free?
Gemica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Loom free?
Shadow Loom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gemica or Shadow Loom have ads?
Shadow Loom shows ads; Gemica does not.

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