# Classic Marathon Infinity vs Microsoft Jewel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Jewel at none against Classic Marathon Infinity's 10. Microsoft Jewel also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Classic Marathon Infinity's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Marathon Infinity sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Microsoft Jewel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft Jewel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 190 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Classic Marathon Infinity's written reviews are positive against 50% of Microsoft Jewel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Marathon Infinity | Microsoft Jewel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-infinity/id422775548/reviews) | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-jewel/id6768474205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dome-C Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Marathon Infinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-infinity/id422775548)

Experience the epic conclusion to a classic sci-fi shooter trilogy. Engage in single-player campaigns with exploration, puzzles, and combat, or test your skills in intense multiplayer battles. Features enhanced graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Single-player campaign with story and missions, Multiplayer cross-play support, Enhanced HD graphics, 3D positional sound, New weapon: KKV-7 SMG, 25 main levels and 5 hidden levels

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Chief Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Reticules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just a tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| HD Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Not the smallest tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| A good tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A pretty good tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| An excellent tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| The best possible tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Better than the best tip | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful port of classic game
- 🎮 Full single-player campaign included
- 📱 Successfully brought to mobile platform
- 🎨 Graphics updates and HDR improvements
- 🔊 Spatial audio and fan-made music additions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Touch screen controls are cumbersome
- 🎮 Auto-centering view during movement
- 🎮 Difficult to aim while moving
- 🎮 Awkward button placement on screen
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iOS 8 and later versions
- Crashes when loading specific levels (Level 1, Despair)
- Cannot progress past end screen
- Stuck in 'Rage' chapter loop
- Level 0 to 1 transition crashes

**Requested features**

- Controller support (Backbone, MFi controllers)
- Multiplayer/network gameplay
- Custom map support and community maps
- Map builder tool
- Inverted aim option


### Microsoft Jewel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-jewel/id6768474205)

This match-3 puzzle game offers endless levels and daily challenges. Strategically place gems to create powerful combos, trigger chain reactions, and clear the board. Unlock achievements and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Endless levels, Daily challenges, Collect Bonus Jewels, Create Power Jewels, Challenge Mode, Xbox Achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Marathon Infinity free?

Classic Marathon Infinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Jewel free?

Microsoft Jewel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Marathon Infinity or Microsoft Jewel?

Microsoft Jewel is rated higher. Classic Marathon Infinity averages 4.4 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Microsoft Jewel averages 4.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do Classic Marathon Infinity or Microsoft Jewel have ads?

Microsoft Jewel shows ads; Classic Marathon Infinity does not.

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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.*