Comparison

Gem Blast vs Tom Blast

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

Head to head
About

Gem Blast

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
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Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle Oh no! Lily is under a curse by accident! She's turned into a cat and is in desperate need of your help! Start collecting as many gems as possible to break the spell & set her free! HOW TO PLAY • Tap 2 or more gems of the same color that are adjacent to each other. • The gem blocks will descend to the bottom. • Once the same-colored gems are adjacent to ladybugs, there will be a massive explosion! FEATURES • Numerous boosters & new levels! • NO WIFI? NO PROBLEM! You can enjoy the puzzle game anytime, anywhere! • Distinct boosters, like ladybugs and butterflies, are available for maximized gaming experience! STUNNING GRAPHICS • Catchy sound effects with mesmerizing visuals suitable for everyone NOTES • Enjoy Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle on mobile phones & tablet PCs. • Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle contains ads varying from banners, interstitials, and videos to house ads. • Gem Blast: Magic Match Puzzle is free to play, however, you may purchase In-app items, such as AD FREE and coins. Privacy Policy • https://www.bitmango.com/privacy-policy/ We value your feedback. Please ask away! • contactus@bitmango.com Visit Bitmango for more information • https://www.bitmango.com/ Like us on Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/gemblastofficial/

About

Tom Blast

Blast cubes and solve puzzles in this addictive game. Collect cubes of the same color to create powerful boosters like rockets, bombs, and color magnets. Enjoy a fun and friendly gaming experience anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Blast cubes and solve puzzles
  • Collect same-colored cubes
  • Create rockets, bombs, and magnets
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Play offline anytime, anywhere
  • Friendly for all players
Features
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Love that satisfying pop when matching cubes explode? Tom Blast is a casual tap-to-blast puzzle adventure—easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. Tap groups of the same color to clear the board, chain reactions into powerful boosters, and beat unique level goals. Plan your moves, unleash bombs, rockets, magnets, tornadoes, and more, and blast your way through hundreds of colorful stages. WHY YOU’LL PLAY • Instant fun: tap matching cubes to blast them away • Smart strategy: choose the right cluster and when to fire boosters • Power-ups & combos: bombs, rockets, magnets, tornadoes, gloves, cannons, and more • Fresh goals every level: obstacles and targets keep each stage unique • Relaxing pace: perfect for a quick break or a longer puzzle session • Free to download and play on iPhone and iPad Whether you want a calming brain teaser or a high-score blast session, Tom Blast delivers colorful levels, juicy combos, and that can’t-stop-at-one-more-level feeling. Download Tom Blast and start blasting today!

Screenshots

Gem Blast4 screens
Tom Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gem Blast at 909 against Tom Blast's 5. Tom Blast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, 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. Gem Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Tom Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tom Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gem Blast has 909 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Tom Blast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gem Blast versus Tom Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem BlastTom Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (909 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings909 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXLsoft Corp.Nosh Games

Customer experience

Gem Blast

All ratings910 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.6%

Tom Blast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Gem Blast

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Tom Blast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Gem Blast

One-time9
  • AD FREE$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • 150 coins$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited Lives$1.99
  • 500 coins$5.99
  • 1100 coins$10.99
  • 2200 coins$20.99
  • 4000 coins$30.99
  • 8000 coins$59.99
6 purchases

Tom Blast

One-time6
  • coin pack 1$0.99
  • coin pack 2$4.99
  • coin pack 2$8.99
Show 3 more
  • coin pack 4$17.99
  • coin pack 5$46.99
  • coin pack 6$89.99

Questions

Is Gem Blast free?
Gem Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tom Blast free?
Tom Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gem Blast or Tom Blast?
Tom Blast is rated higher. Gem Blast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 909 ratings, while Tom Blast averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Gem Blast or Tom Blast have ads?
Both Gem Blast and Tom Blast show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gem Blast or Tom Blast?
Gem Blast ships an update monthly, and Tom Blast monthly. Most recently, Gem Blast was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tom Blast on October 20, 2026.

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