Comparison

Tabletopia vs Gem Merchant

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

Head to head
About

Tabletopia

Play board games digitally with friends or solo. This platform offers a virtual table experience where players manually enforce rules, just like in real life. Explore a growing library of popular board games or create and share your own.

Highlights
  • Play board games digitally
  • Solo, hotseat, and online multiplayer
  • Create and share your own board games
  • Vast library of popular board games
  • Virtual table experience
Features
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Tabletopia is a digital online platform for playing board games just like in real life. There is no AI to enforce the rules. Read the rulebook, choose a seat at the virtual table, and let the game begin! Features: • Solo, Hotseat and Online Multiplayer modes • Create digital versions of your own board games to promote, playtest, and demonstrate them! • 80+ games are already available, such as: Champions of Midgard A hit worker placement game about Viking clans waging war against mythological Norse beasts by Grey Fox Games The Shipwreck Arcana Very clever cooperative deduction game by Meromorph Games Hansa Teutonica One of the best competitive eurogames about creating trade network in medieval Germany by Argentum Verlag Sub Terra Cooperative survival horror board game by Inside the Box Burgle Bros Cooperative stealth game about daring robbery by Fowers Games Tuscany New edition of very popular worker placement game about managing your own winery by Stonemaier Games. Explore our Featured catalog to find even more different games. We are constantly working on adapting more games from our extensive web catalog into mobile format.

About

Gem Merchant

A digital adaptation of a classic two-player card game focused on strategic gem collection and prestige. Manage resources, acquire development cards, and attract nobles to earn points and win.

Highlights
  • Classic board game digitalization
  • Strategic gem collection
  • Two-player battle mode (online/local)
  • Diverse strategic options
  • Exquisite visual design
  • Easy to learn, deep strategy
Features
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Classic board game digitalization, a two-player card game of strategic competition to collect gems and earn prestige. Recreate the charm of classic board games, a new experience of handheld strategic competition. Gem Merchant (ColorfulGems) is a meticulously crafted strategic card collection game that perfectly restores the core gameplay of the classic board game. In this world filled with strategy and wisdom, you will play as a savvy gem merchant, cleverly managing resources and planning strategies to collect precious gems, purchase development cards, attract the favor of nobles, and ultimately win by earning 15 points of prestige. Game Features: - Classic board game digitalization: faithfully replicates the gameplay of Splendor/Gem Merchant, retaining strategic depth. - Exquisite visual design: stunning gem-themed UI, immersive gaming experience. - Two-player battle mode: face-to-face or online duels with friends, testing strategic intelligence. - Diverse strategies: gem collection, card reservation, noble competition, with new challenges in every game. - Native iOS experience: built with SwiftUI, smooth operation, compatible with various devices. - Easy to learn, deep strategy. The game rules are simple and easy to understand, but the strategic depth is rich. Each turn requires making the best choice between taking gems, purchasing cards, and reserving cards, developing yourself while observing opponents, showcasing your business acumen in intense and thrilling duels. Suitable for all players: Whether you are a board game enthusiast or a newcomer to strategy games, Gem Merchant offers just the right challenge for you. With a game duration of 15-30 minutes, it is perfect for casual entertainment and competitive battles. Download now and start your journey as a Gem Merchant, proving yourself in the contest of strategy and wisdom!

Screenshots

Tabletopia4 screens
Gem Merchant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabletopia at 2.6 against Gem Merchant's 1.0. Tabletopia also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Gem Merchant's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabletopia holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletopia has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletopia ships an update every 3 months, Gem Merchant fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabletopia versus Gem Merchant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletopiaGem Merchant
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (104 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTableTopia, Inc.梦成 李

Customer experience

Tabletopia

All ratings104 ratings
Positive35.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative62.6%

Gem Merchant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabletopia

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Infinite update loop
  • Game progress loss
  • Rules crash the app
  • Login and sync problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline save state
  • Game filters and search
  • Multilingual support
  • Cross-platform play

Gem Merchant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tabletopia

No in-app purchases

None

Gem Merchant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletopia free?
Tabletopia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Merchant free?
Gem Merchant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabletopia or Gem Merchant?
Tabletopia is rated higher. Tabletopia averages 2.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Gem Merchant averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabletopia or Gem Merchant have ads?
Neither Tabletopia nor Gem Merchant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletopia or Gem Merchant?
Tabletopia ships an update every 3 months, and Gem Merchant fortnightly. Most recently, Tabletopia was updated on August 23, 2026 and Gem Merchant on September 21, 2026.

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