Shrimp Game vs Gemstone Tree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shrimp Game
Engage in a casual idle game centered around shrimp. Offers an interactive clicker mode for players who prefer more hands-on gameplay. This evolving title is designed for fans of idle gaming experiences.
- Casual idle gameplay
- Shrimp-themed
- Interactive clicker section
- Evolving content
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A casual idle game that involves shrimp. Has a clicker section for those who want slightly more interactive gameplay. SHRIMP GAME, the next big thing, except probably not, because I made the game, and I'm not great at that whole thing yet. But if you like Idle games, try it out. it's getting a little better.
Gemstone Tree
Cultivate a magical gemstone tree to generate precious jewels and unlock a miniature world. This relaxing idle game allows you to simply watch your tree grow and discover the unfolding universe beneath it.
- Grow a gemstone tree
- Earn jewels
- Expand a new world
- Healing idle gameplay
- Discover a miniature universe
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Discover a mysterious gemstone tree and the tiny little world which unfolds beneath it. Grow your tree to earn jewels and expand a whole new world. In a corner of the great wide universe lies a beautiful green planet home to a mysterious tree with the power to create jewels. Just sit back and relax as you watch your lovely gemstone tree grow in this healing idle game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shrimp Game at weekly against Gemstone Tree's every 8 months. Shrimp Game also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 43%) and ratings volume (163 vs 17). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shrimp Game holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shrimp Game has 163 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Shrimp Game's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gemstone Tree's.
Shrimp Game ships an update weekly, Gemstone Tree every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shrimp Game | Gemstone Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (163 ratings) — better | 3.9 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jaxon Gallegos Garcia | GlobalGear Co. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Shrimp Game
Gemstone Tree
Bugs and requests
Shrimp Game
Reported bugs
4 issues- Farms and upgrades resetting after reloading the game
- Prestige system breaking the game
- Incorrect information displayed on screen
- Inability to scroll or access certain features
Requested features
4 requests- More shrimp varieties and customization options
- Endgame content and challenges
- Prestige system improvements
- Better balancing and progression pacing
Gemstone Tree
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shrimp Game
No in-app purchases
Gemstone Tree
No in-app purchases
Questions
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