# Maze Painter vs Pearl Gem!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maze Painter at 100% against Pearl Gem!'s 67%. Maze Painter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Pearl Gem!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (65K vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maze Painter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maze Painter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl Gem! has 65K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Maze Painter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pearl Gem!'s.

Maze Painter ships an update every 9 months, Pearl Gem! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maze Painter | Pearl Gem! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-painter/id1476258695/reviews)** | [4.6 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [lee seung joo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446223476) | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) |

## What reviewers say

### Maze Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-painter/id1476258695)

A simple and addictive game where players swipe to paint intricate mazes. Enjoy a relaxing yet engaging experience as you fill the screen with color. Perfect for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Swipe to paint, Maze creation, Color filling, Relaxing gameplay, Addictive puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maze Painter free?

Maze Painter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maze Painter or Pearl Gem!?

Maze Painter is rated higher. Maze Painter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pearl Gem! averages 4.6 from 65K ratings.

### Do Maze Painter or Pearl Gem! have ads?

Both Maze Painter and Pearl Gem! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maze Painter or Pearl Gem!?

Maze Painter ships an update every 9 months, and Pearl Gem! fortnightly. Most recently, Maze Painter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pearl Gem! on October 29, 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.*