Comparison

Hurdler vs Gem Slash

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

Head to head
About

Hurdler

Navigate challenging levels by timing precise jumps to clear obstacles and reach the goal. Utilize various jump types and power-ups to overcome hazards in this fast-paced platformer. Compete with friends on online leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Timed jump mechanics
  • Four distinct jump types
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Springboard power-ups
  • Online high-score boards
  • 90 levels of action
Features
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Hurdler blends frantic platforming action with puzzle solving using intuitive controls. A true classic featured by Apple under "What We're Playing" when released! Every young hurdler's goal is to reach the golden balloon at the end of each level. But beware! There are fiendish obstacles along the way. It's up to you to select and time the best jump to clear each hazard. Make a bad decision and suffer a spectacular and embarrassing tumble. Be on the lookout for springboards strategically located for extra high jump power! You're on your way to becoming a Hurdler Champion! At the start of each level, Hurdler will start to run by himself toward the goal. Either touch or swipe the screen to perform one of four jumps to clear the obstacles. Down - Normal Jump Up - High Jump Right - Long Jump Left - Short Hop Features: Trash can towers! Anti-gravity bombs! Deadly banana peels! Slapstick stickman violence! Parallax scrolling! Original music score that'll leave you dancing... Features ONLINE HIGH-SCORE BOARDS so you can compete with your friends over 90 levels of Hurdling action!

About

Gem Slash

A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you swipe to match colored gems and clear the screen. Achieve high scores by making large combos and quick reflexes. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards in this action-oriented casual game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
  • Physics-based puzzle mechanics
  • Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global high score leaderboards
  • Action-oriented casual experience
Features
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Gem Slash is a fast-paced puzzle game that challenges you to fight against physics! A towering jumble of gems fills the screen, taunting you with its chaotic mess of color. Swipe the screen to make like-colored groups of gems disappear. The more you match the more points you'll receive, so no matter how many gems are rattling around, just keep swiping! It may look simple, but you'll need to summon all of your skills to master this challenging puzzle game. Bonus points are awarded for big combos and quick reflexes. Match fast enough to unlock all achievements, and with a little luck you might even land a spot on the global high score board! Gem Slash is an action-oriented casual physics puzzle game that's fun for everyone!

Screenshots

Hurdler4 screens
Gem Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hurdler at none against Gem Slash's 1. Gem Slash's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 78 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hurdler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurdler ships an update every 78 months, Gem Slash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hurdler versus Gem Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurdlerGem Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasy 8 SoftwareAxel Friedrich

Customer experience

Hurdler

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Gem Slash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hurdler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gem Slash

One-time1
  • Play without Advertisements!$1.99

Questions

Is Hurdler free?
Hurdler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Slash free?
Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hurdler or Gem Slash have ads?
Neither Hurdler nor Gem Slash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hurdler or Gem Slash?
Hurdler ships an update every 78 months, and Gem Slash every 5 months. Most recently, Hurdler was updated on September 9, 2026 and Gem Slash on August 20, 2026.

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