Comparison

JTV Go vs Gems.com

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

Head to head
About

JTV Go

Watch live television broadcasts featuring jewelry, fragrances, and sunglasses. Browse and purchase a vast selection of items, including exclusive app-only deals. Get notified about special events and discover unique pieces to enhance your style.

Highlights
  • Watch JTV live broadcasts
  • Shop items on air and previously shown
  • Access exclusive app-only items
  • Discover daily savings
  • Sign up for event notifications
Features
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With the JTV Go app, you can watch JTV live with our hosts, shop the items currently on air and previously shown. Shop the day's best savings on over 30,000 items, including 1000s you'll only see in our app and on JTV.com. Don't forget to sign up to be notified about exciting JTV events. The JTV Go app makes it fun and easy to find just the thing to make you sparkle, all in the palm of your hand.

About

Gems.com

Discover and purchase fine jewelry through live streaming and on-demand content. Interact directly with the network to bid, make offers, or buy unique pieces instantly. Enjoy 24/7 access to broadcasts and detailed product information.

Highlights
  • Live jewelry streaming
  • On-demand content
  • Interactive bidding and offers
  • Detailed product information
  • 24/7 access
  • Direct purchase options
Features
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Welcome to the Gem Shopping Network app, where exclusive fine jewelry meets unmatched convenience. Discover high-quality, unique jewelry pieces at incredible prices on your favorite devices. Watch Live Shows: Continuous live streaming of fine jewelry, loose gemstones, and rare estate treasures, ensuring you never miss out., ensuring you never miss out. On-Demand Content: Access entertainment, educational materials, and in-depth jewelry discoveries. Interactive Shopping: See something that catches your eye? Call in directly from the app to bid, make an offer, or purchase instantly. Curious about a specific piece on our turntable? Just call to ask for a closer look or learn more about it. Browse Our Selections: Explore detailed information and images on our website, complementing our app's streaming content. Tune-in Around-the-Clock: Enjoy 24/7 access to live broadcasts and on-demand content, offering a diverse range of fine jewelry. See It, Love It, Own It: Easily purchase your next cherished piece by phone or online today! Download the Gem Shopping Network app now and transform the way you discover and buy fine jewelry!

Screenshots

JTV Go4 screens
Gems.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JTV Go at 89% against Gems.com's 14%. JTV Go also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (30K vs 33). Gems.com's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JTV Go holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JTV Go has 30K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of JTV Go's written reviews are positive against 14% of Gems.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JTV Go ships an update every 4 weeks, Gems.com every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JTV Go versus Gems.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJTV GoGems.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (30K ratings) — better2.9 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJewelry TelevisionGem Shopping Network

Customer experience

JTV Go

All ratings28,763 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%

Gems.com

All ratings33 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative64.3%

Bugs and requests

JTV Go

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to add items to cart
  • Inability to log in or view past orders
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sort and filter options for better browsing
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Easier access to order history and account management

Gems.com

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JTV Go

No in-app purchases

None

Gems.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JTV Go free?
JTV Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gems.com free?
Gems.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JTV Go or Gems.com?
JTV Go is rated higher. JTV Go averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Gems.com averages 2.9 from 33 ratings.
Do JTV Go or Gems.com have ads?
JTV Go shows ads; Gems.com does not.
Which is updated more often, JTV Go or Gems.com?
JTV Go ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gems.com every 2 months. Most recently, JTV Go was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gems.com on September 9, 2026.

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