Comparison

SpaceJong vs Crystal Gem Sort

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

Head to head
About

SpaceJong

A Mahjong-style matching puzzle game featuring animated 3D planets and moons as tiles. Compete for high scores by clearing the board and enjoy various visual and audio themes. Tap celestial bodies for informational pop-ups.

Highlights
  • Mahjong-style matching gameplay
  • Animated 3D planets and moons
  • High score leaderboards
  • Multiple animation styles
  • Variety of space backgrounds
  • Informational celestial body pop-ups
Features
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SpaceJong is a Mahjong styled puzzle matching game, with animated 3D planets and moons as the puzzle pieces. Select matching free objects to remove them for the board. Best time makes the high score board. Three different animation styles, several boards, music, sound effects and a variety of space background images (including an animated star field) make for hours of entertainment. Double tap one of the planets or moons, to popup an info box with information about the object. iPad only, Requires iOS 11.0 or later

About

Crystal Gem Sort

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience by sorting colorful gems into their correct slots. This game offers a satisfying and meditative way to create beautiful art pieces, inspired by digital diamond painting and pixel art.

Highlights
  • Sort gems by color
  • Create stunning art pieces
  • Relaxing and chill gameplay
  • Hundreds of art collections
  • Satisfying gem flow mechanics
  • ASMR gem coloring sounds
Features
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Welcome to Crystal Gem Sort! Looking for a peaceful escape to unwind after a stressful day? Step into the sparkling world of Crystal Gem Sort, the ultimate chill puzzle experience designed for your relaxation. Inspired by the satisfying mechanics of a classic painting game, this mobile title blends creativity with soothing logic, offering thousands of beautiful art pieces just waiting for your magic touch. HOW TO PLAY Your mission is simple yet incredibly satisfying: sort and arrange the sparkling gems by color into their correct slots to bring gorgeous designs to life. It is like a digital diamond painting experience where every correct placement rewards you with a soothing click and a dazzling flash of light. - Sort the colorful crystal gem stones into the right slots. - Watch the canvas transform from a blank grid into a radiant masterpiece. - Enjoy the satisfying gem flow painting process at your own pace with no timers and no pressure! GAME FEATURES - Relaxing and Chill Gameplay: If you enjoy free coloring apps but want something more tactile and glamorous, this is for you. It is the perfect combination of a traditional pixel painting game and a modern jewel puzzle. - Stunning Art Collection: Unlock hundreds of vibrant, high-quality pictures, from cute pots of cacti to majestic landscapes. Every single completed crystal painting will leave you feeling accomplished. - Satisfying Mechanics: Experience a smooth pixel flow as you match colors seamlessly. The calming ASMR sounds of gem coloring create an addictive, meditative flow state. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT Crystal Gem Sort redefines what a cozy painting game can be. By upgrading the casual pixel painting concept into a premium jewel painting artwork, every level feels like creating real luxury decor. Whether you love traditional diamond painting hobbies or want a brand-new style of free coloring to calm your mind, this game offers an endless gem flow painting journey. Dive into the world of crystal painting and feel your worries melt away with every single crystal gem you place. Indulge in this glamorous gem painting adventure today. Let the beautiful pixel flow guide your mind, master the art of gem coloring, and build your own glowing gallery of jewel painting masterpieces. Download Crystal Gem Sort now and start your ultimate, stress-free gem painting voyage!

Screenshots

Crystal Gem Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crystal Gem Sort at 4.9 against SpaceJong's 4.1. Crystal Gem Sort also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 7). SpaceJong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Crystal Gem Sort sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceJong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crystal Gem Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crystal Gem Sort has 36 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpaceJong ships an update every 39 months, Crystal Gem Sort every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpaceJong versus Crystal Gem Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceJongCrystal Gem Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.9 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings736 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB267 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRichard WrightIEC Holding L.L.C-FZ

Customer experience

SpaceJong

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Crystal Gem Sort

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SpaceJong

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Crystal Gem Sort

One-time9
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
  • $7.99 Pack$7.99
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  • $9.99 Pack$9.99
  • $14.99 Pack$14.99
  • $39.99 Pack$39.99
  • $49.99 Pack$49.99
  • $59.99 Pack$59.99
  • $99.99 Pack$99.99

Questions

Is SpaceJong free?
SpaceJong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crystal Gem Sort free?
Crystal Gem Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpaceJong or Crystal Gem Sort?
Crystal Gem Sort is rated higher. SpaceJong averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Crystal Gem Sort averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.
Do SpaceJong or Crystal Gem Sort have ads?
Crystal Gem Sort shows ads; SpaceJong does not.
Which is updated more often, SpaceJong or Crystal Gem Sort?
SpaceJong ships an update every 39 months, and Crystal Gem Sort every 9 days. Most recently, SpaceJong was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crystal Gem Sort on October 31, 2026.

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