# Gem Blast vs Line Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Gem Blast at 4.7 against Line Puzzle's 4.4. Gem Blast also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Line Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 909) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gem Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Line Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gem Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Puzzle has 12K ratings behind it against 909, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Gem Blast's written reviews are positive against 71% of Line Puzzle's.

Gem Blast ships an update monthly, Line Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem Blast | Line Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (909 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-blast-magic-match-puzzle/id1348112947/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 909 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XLsoft Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080905416) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-blast-magic-match-puzzle/id1348112947)

Help Lily break a spell by collecting gems. Tap adjacent gems of the same color to clear them and trigger explosions. Utilize distinct boosters and enjoy the game offline with stunning graphics and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Tap 2 or more adjacent gems of the same color, Trigger massive explosions with ladybugs, Numerous boosters and new levels, Play offline without Wi-Fi, Mesmerizing visuals and catchy sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1100 coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 2200 coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $30.99 | one-time |
| 8000 coins | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- ⏱️ Challenging but winnable levels
- 💰 Generous with rewards and coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Lack of new levels added over time
- 💢 Frustrating ads between levels
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes for some users
- 🤑 Imbalanced coin/reward system

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing for some users
- Issues with claiming rewards and prizes
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More new levels and content updates
- Option to replay previous levels
- Reduce frequency of ads or offer ad-free version


### Line Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-string-art/id1433103489)

Connect and weave lines to create intricate string art designs. This relaxing puzzle game offers hundreds of unique levels with stunning visuals and soothing sounds. Play at your own pace with no time limits or penalties.

**Highlights:** Drag and connect lines, Create string art shapes, Hundreds of unique levels, No Wi-Fi needed, No time limits or penalties, Stunning graphics and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oak Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Acacia Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spruce Art | $3.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Birch Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 👍 Visually appealing string art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Ads too frequent, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficulty progression too slow
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button too close to reset button
- Puzzle progress not saved after app crashes
- Ads sometimes cover UI, preventing interaction

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied puzzles
- Option to start at higher difficulty levels
- Ability to replay completed puzzles
- Improved ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem Blast free?

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

### Is Line Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gem Blast or Line Puzzle?

Gem Blast is rated higher. Gem Blast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 909 ratings, while Line Puzzle averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Gem Blast or Line Puzzle have ads?

Both Gem Blast and Line Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem Blast or Line Puzzle?

Gem Blast ships an update monthly, and Line Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Gem Blast was updated on November 6, 2026 and Line Puzzle on November 7, 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.*