Comparison

Spiral Roll vs Gem Stack

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

Head to head
About

Spiral Roll

Dig through wood to create spirals that can be used to destroy obstacles. Enjoy a fun and engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Dig wood to form spirals
  • Destroy obstacles
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Fun experience
Features
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Dig wood to form spirals and use them to destroy obstacles ! Have Fun :)

About

Gem Stack

Collect and stack precious gems while navigating a treacherous obstacle course. Dodge traps, merge valuable gems, and protect your growing pile to reach the finish line and claim your rewards. Experience satisfying gem-collecting gameplay with bright visuals and addictive progression.

Highlights
  • Satisfying gem runner gameplay
  • Obstacle dodging action
  • Gem merging mechanics
  • Bright and glittering visuals
  • Addictive progression system
  • Collect and stack gems
Features
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Can you stack your way to treasure without losing a single gem? Let’s find out in Gem Stack! Enter the dazzling world of Gem Stack, the ultimate hyper-casual runner where your goal is to collect, stack, and protect precious gems while racing through a road full of obstacles and traps. Every swipe counts as you guide your growing pile of sparkling crystals toward the finish line! Slide, dodge, and merge your way through dangerous tracks. Stack your gems higher and shine brighter with every flawless run. But beware — one wrong move and your gems could shatter! How to Play Swipe left or right to move along the track. Collect colorful gems and build your stack. Avoid sharp traps and smashable obstacles. Merge rare gems to boost your score. Reach the end with your stack intact and claim your rewards! Key Features Satisfying Gem Runner Gameplay: Run, collect, and stack beautiful gems in this polished arcade experience. Obstacle Dodging Action: Avoid deadly traps, holes, and barriers. Merge Mechanics: Combine gems for higher value and more sparkle. Bright Visuals: Vivid, glittering graphics with fluid animations. Addictive Progression: Level up your runs and discover rare gem types. Why Play Gem Stack? If you love runner games with shiny rewards and satisfying stacking action, Gem Stack delivers a fast-paced and visually stunning experience. Each run is a new challenge full of glitter and glory! Download Gem Stack now and start stacking your way to gem-filled greatness!

Screenshots

Spiral Roll4 screens
Gem Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gem Stack at weekly against Spiral Roll's every 3 months. Spiral Roll's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 35%) and ratings volume (282K vs 36K). On price, rating, 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. Spiral Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gem Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Spiral Roll against 4.6 for Gem Stack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spiral Roll has 282K ratings behind it against 36K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Spiral Roll's written reviews are positive against 35% of Gem Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spiral Roll ships an update every 3 months, Gem Stack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spiral Roll versus Gem Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiral RollGem Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (282K ratings)4.6 (36K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better34.9% of reviews
Number of ratings282K — better36K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB389 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVoodooRollic Games

Customer experience

Spiral Roll

All ratings281,671 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative38.0%

Gem Stack

All ratings35,605 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive34.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

Spiral Roll

From 282K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and relaxing experience
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Too many intrusive ads
  • 💰 Coins have no purpose
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Gem Stack

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying gem crafting
  • 🕹️ Works offline

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Paid 'no ads' feature doesn't work
  • 🐌 Glitchy and slow performance
  • 💰 Purchases don't remove ads

Bugs and requests

Spiral Roll

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coins disappearing from user accounts
  • Camera glitch at the end of levels
  • Freezing on loading screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to spend coins on upgrades or customization
  • More game modes and challenges
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Improved performance and stability

Gem Stack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes after certain levels
  • Purchases not properly registered
  • Inconsistent end-of-level experience

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety and difficulty progression
  • Ability to customize gem types and jewelry
  • Better in-game currency system
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spiral Roll

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Gem Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Spiral Roll free?
Spiral Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Stack free?
Gem Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spiral Roll or Gem Stack?
Gem Stack is rated higher. Spiral Roll averages 4.5 out of 5 from 282K ratings, while Gem Stack averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do Spiral Roll or Gem Stack have ads?
Both Spiral Roll and Gem Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spiral Roll or Gem Stack?
Spiral Roll ships an update every 3 months, and Gem Stack weekly. Most recently, Spiral Roll was updated on September 26, 2026 and Gem Stack on September 25, 2026.

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