# Chess's Challenge vs Gem Block Puzzle Game

The clearest difference is rating: Gem Block Puzzle Game at 4.5 against Chess's Challenge's 4.0. Gem Block Puzzle Game also leads on ratings volume (942 vs 1). Chess's Challenge's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gem Block Puzzle Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gem Block Puzzle Game has 942 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess's Challenge | Gem Block Puzzle Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesss-challenge/id1292078997/reviews) | **[4.5 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-block-puzzle-game/id6443731694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **942** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 29 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dhruv Manavadaria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243638117) | [puzzle studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562662220) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess's Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesss-challenge/id1292078997)

Engage in unlimited chess matches against friends or the computer. This app offers a simple user interface for a classic strategy board game experience. Improve your skills by playing against increasingly challenging AI opponents.

**Highlights:** Unlimited chess games, Play against friends, Play against computer AI, Simple user interface, Skill improvement against AI

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gem Block Puzzle Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-block-puzzle-game/id6443731694)

A classic jewel-themed puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to clear lines and earn points. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time limits, but be mindful of board space as levels increase in difficulty. Aim for high scores by clearing multiple lines and avoiding a full board.

**Highlights:** Classic jewel puzzle gameplay, Drag and drop block placement, Clear horizontal and vertical lines, Score-based progression, No time limit, Challenging difficulty scaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and simple block puzzle game
- 🚀 Great for quick daily play
- 👍 Entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Settings don't keep and constantly revert to original
- 🐛 Ads are extremely annoying and overwrite audio settings
- 🐛 Too many ads, every 2000 points

**Reported bugs**

- Ads continually reset audio settings
- Game resets to square 1 after ads

**Requested features**

- Option to bypass ads
- Ability to save settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess's Challenge free?

Chess's Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gem Block Puzzle Game free?

Gem Block Puzzle Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess's Challenge or Gem Block Puzzle Game?

Gem Block Puzzle Game is rated higher. Chess's Challenge averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gem Block Puzzle Game averages 4.5 from 942 ratings.

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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.*