Comparison

Joining Hands vs Starcraft Gems

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

Head to head
About

Joining Hands

A charming and innovative puzzle game where players drag and drop characters to connect them all by holding hands. With over a hundred levels, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop Peablins to hold hands
  • Leave no hand behind
  • No time limits, enemies, or pressure
  • Retina quality graphics
  • Over a hundred levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
Currently charting
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A handtastic puzzle that leaves no hand behind! Full of charm, innovation and originality, but very easy to learn! Starts off as enjoyably mellow, with the later levels offering a perky challenge for those who yearn it. REVIEWS "With a simple premise of leaving no hand untouched, this game gradually increases in difficulty while never losing its undeniable charm." - USA Today "Joining Hands offers a new idea, and one that works really well on the iPhone or iPad's touchscreen." - pocketgamer.co.uk "Rounding out this delightful title are Retina quality graphics, plus enjoyable animations, sounds, and music." - appadvice.com "Joining Hands will have a place on my iPad and iPod touch for quite some time." - gamezebo.com 4.5/5 "The gameplay is virtually flawless and the concept is fresh and habit forming." - sahgeekmom.com 4.5/5 "All in all, Joining Hands is a unique puzzler that’s ideal for people who like to ponder. It’s packed with hours of content, polish and charm. I highly recommend it." - thesmartphoneappreview.com - Featured in the "Innovative Gameplay" category on the iTunes App Store! MEET THE PEABLINS Enter the Whispering Woods and meet the Peablins! Peablins are curious little creatures sharing a common belief: Hold hands with your friends and the Bogeyman won't dare to show up. It has worked as long as anyone can remember, so it must be true. Join the Peablins on their quest to find all their siblings and cousins! GAMEPLAY Drag and drop Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. Some Peablins have more hands than others... Leave no hand behind! FEATURES - No time limits, no enemies, no pressure - Innovative, elegant and easy to learn - Fun and suitable for all ages - Supports the 2012 iPad (3rd gen) Retina display - Several kinds of Peablins requiring unique approaches - Hilarious sound effects - More than a hundred levels - Compete with your friends on Game Center leaderboards Trailer: http://youtu.be/40SfoJU0-ig Gameplay intro: http://youtu.be/PrmN8AJBiZ8

About

Starcraft Gems

Engage in real-time strategy with match-3 mechanics. Match crystals to earn minerals, build and upgrade your army, and employ strategic thinking to defeat enemy forces. Compete on the leaderboard to become the best.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Match-3 crystal matching
  • Army building and upgrades
  • Strategic unit deployment
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Upgrade abilities and equipment
Features
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Real time strategy game with match 3 elements. Match crystals three in a row and earn minerals. Jigsaw puzzle for reaction speed and dexterity. Game for strategic thinking. Create an army that is able to resist the army of the enemy. Consider the characteristics of the units. Upgrade your abilities. Upgrade your equipment. Hire new warriors. Familiar units: mariks, zealots, ghosts, ultralisks, roaches, hydralisks, ears. Create and pump your army and your strategy by making crystals three in a row. The game has a leaderboard – become the best among your opponents and take your rightful place in the League!

Screenshots

Joining Hands4 screens
Starcraft Gems3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Starcraft Gems at Free against Joining Hands's $2.99. Joining Hands's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Starcraft Gems is free to download; Joining Hands costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Joining Hands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joining Hands has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Joining Hands versus Starcraft Gems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoining HandsStarcraft Gems
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer10tons LtdEdgar Aibatov

Bugs and requests

Joining Hands

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Hint/skip level option
  • Difficulty settings
  • Achievements/leaderboards

Starcraft Gems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Joining Hands

No in-app purchases

None

Starcraft Gems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Joining Hands free?
Joining Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starcraft Gems free?
Starcraft Gems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Joining Hands or Starcraft Gems?
Joining Hands is rated higher. Joining Hands averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Starcraft Gems averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Joining Hands or Starcraft Gems have ads?
Starcraft Gems shows ads; Joining Hands does not.

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