SameGame vs Gem Fusion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SameGame
Clear large areas of same-colored gems to achieve the highest score. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in this classic puzzle game. Customize your experience with ambient music or play with shapes instead of colors.
- Clear same-colored gems
- Achieve high scores
- Progress through levels
- Ambient background music
- Play with shapes
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The goal of SameGame is to get the highest score by removing as large areas of the same-colored gems as possible — bigger areas mean higher scores. It couldn't be simpler — the further you progress, the harder it is to reach the next level. Toggle the included ambient background music, play with shapes instead of colors.
Gem Fusion
Combine smaller gems into larger, more dazzling ones in this addictive puzzle game. Compete with friends on leaderboards and earn achievements as you master the art of gem merging. It's a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience perfect for a fun break.
- Gem merging gameplay
- Create magnificent final gems
- Leaderboards
- Achievements
- Relaxing puzzle experience
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Embark on a dazzling journey with 'Gem Fusion,' an addictive puzzle game where strategy meets sparkle! In this unique gem-merging adventure, players combine smaller gems to form larger, more magnificent ones, culminating in the creation of a spectacular, multicolored final gem. Leaderboards and Achievements: Compete with friends and players around the world. Climb the leaderboards and earn unique achievements as you improve your gem-merging skills. Perfect for those moments when you need a break from the everyday, 'Gem Fusion' offers a blend of relaxation and brain-teasing fun. It's not just a game; it's an enchanting experience where each merge brings you closer to creating the ultimate gem. Download 'Gem Fusion' now and start your sparkling adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Fusion at 94% against SameGame's 55%. Gem Fusion also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Gem Fusion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SameGame's written reviews are positive against 94% of Gem Fusion's.
SameGame ships an update every 8 months, Gem Fusion every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SameGame | Gem Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (48 ratings) | 4.7 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 90 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Troughton-Smith | Strange Mesa |
Customer experience
SameGame
Gem Fusion
In-app purchases
SameGame
No in-app purchases
Gem Fusion
No in-app purchases
