# SpaceJong vs Crystal Gem Sort

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.

Both are free to download. Crystal Gem Sort sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. SpaceJong asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceJong | Crystal Gem Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacejong/id401980670/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-gem-sort/id6771712515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 130 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Richard Wright](https://appshunter.io/developer/297344959) | [IEC Holding L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763596914) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceJong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacejong/id401980670)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crystal Gem Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-gem-sort/id6771712515)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $59.99 Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*