Tricky Gems vs Circle Match
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tricky Gems
A fast-paced tile-matching puzzle game where you guide falling gem columns to create matches of three or more. Clear the board, build combos, and climb the leaderboards. Special bomb columns and power-ups add strategic depth to the escalating challenge.
- Tile-matching puzzle gameplay
- Match lines or diagonals of three or more gems
- Score points and build combos
- Escalating difficulty with faster falling columns
- Special bomb column power-up
- Unlock 23 achievements
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Tricky Gems is a fast-paced tile-matching puzzle game for iOS and macOS that will challenge your reflexes and strategic thinking from the very first drop. Guide columns of three gems as they fall into the playing field and match lines or diagonals of three or more to score points. Clear the board efficiently, rack up combos, and climb the leaderboard as high as you can. Every level brings a new challenge — the columns fall faster, the pressure builds, and the background shifts to keep things fresh. At the end of each level, a special bomb column sweeps the field, destroying every gem that matches its color. You can also trigger this power move manually once your Power-up Bar is full. Run out of space and the game ends in a spectacular explosion of bombs. Prove your skills by unlocking all 23 Achievements — some require true mastery of the game. You will need sharp focus, quick reflexes, and a solid strategy to earn the ultimate title: Gem Legend. Good luck!
Circle Match
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Dive into the shimmering world of Circle Match: Falling Gems where match-three gameplay takes a sparkling spin! Witness dazzling gems descend, each falling into the mesmerizing circle of jewels. Navigate this gleaming realm and match precious stones in an ever-rotating puzzle. Gem-by-Gem, Master the Circle! • Watch as gems cascade downward, aligning according to your match-three strategy. Your goal? Position each gem to create matches of three jewels in a revolving circle. But as each gem falls, your strategy must shine brighter – making every rotation pivotal. Circular Puzzles, Jewel Challenges! • As gems drop and jewels align, the circular puzzle grows more challenging. Will you ascend as the ultimate jewel matching maestro? The thrill of forming perfect three-in-a-row matches beckons with every turn. Features: • Dynamic Gem Gameplay: Gems and jewels twinkle in this spinning match-three enigma. Adapt and strategize to conquer the circle. • Intricate Puzzles: Every cascading gem, every matched jewel, amplifies the challenge. Can you spot the sequence and match with finesse? • Endless Match Fun: As gems and jewels plummet, gauge your match-three acumen. Align, rotate, and resolve to reign supreme. • Innovative Jewel Mechanics: Circle Match: Falling Gems isn't your regular match-three game. Embark on a fresh and entrancing jewel puzzle odyssey. Gems, jewels, and puzzles brilliantly merge in this unmatched challenge. Circle Match: Falling Gems beckons all puzzle aficionados. Are you prepped to master the gem-laden circle?
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Verdict
Tricky Gems and Circle Match are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tricky Gems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Circle Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tricky Gems | Circle Match |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslav Otsedarski | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd |
In-app purchases
Tricky Gems
- Pro Levels and Remove Ads$1.99
Circle Match
- Remove Ads$1.99









