Comparison

Tricky Gems vs Circle Match

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Circle Match

Features
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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?

Screenshots

Tricky Gems4 screens
Circle Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tricky Gems versus Circle Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky GemsCircle Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslav OtsedarskiAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tricky Gems

One-time1
  • Pro Levels and Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Circle Match

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Tricky Gems free?
Tricky Gems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circle Match free?
Circle Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tricky Gems or Circle Match have ads?
Both Tricky Gems and Circle Match show ads.

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