Comparison

Bechained ! vs Gem Slash

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

Head to head
About

Bechained !

Slide your finger to link three or more jewels, destroying background tiles and guiding a bee downwards to win. Compete for high scores in a timed Blitz Mode or progress through numerous levels.

Highlights
  • Link jewels to destroy tiles
  • Guide the bee to the bottom
  • Timed Blitz Mode
  • 80 levels across 4 stages
  • Special tools for assistance
  • HD graphics
Features
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*** One of Best Finger-sliding and Chaining jewels elimination game on AppStore *** Slide your finger to create chains of three or more jewels until background tiles are destroyed and the BEE comes down. Keep linking jewels to make the BEE fall down to win the game. In Blitz Mode, Make highest score as possible in 60 seconds ! ***** Features ***** * Universal build: iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch * Blitz Mode for Hour of Fun * 3 Specials tools to help you complete levels * 80 Levels across 4 Stages (more coming soon) * Jewel Pack available (Candy Pack, Fruit Pack) * Stunning HD Graphic retina * Game Center achievements and leaderboard * Facebook Integration * Easy to learn but hard to master If you like this game, please rate it and recommend it to your friends. Thanks for playing!

About

Gem Slash

A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you swipe to match colored gems and clear the screen. Achieve high scores by making large combos and quick reflexes. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards in this action-oriented casual game.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
  • Physics-based puzzle mechanics
  • Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global high score leaderboards
  • Action-oriented casual experience
Features
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Gem Slash is a fast-paced puzzle game that challenges you to fight against physics! A towering jumble of gems fills the screen, taunting you with its chaotic mess of color. Swipe the screen to make like-colored groups of gems disappear. The more you match the more points you'll receive, so no matter how many gems are rattling around, just keep swiping! It may look simple, but you'll need to summon all of your skills to master this challenging puzzle game. Bonus points are awarded for big combos and quick reflexes. Match fast enough to unlock all achievements, and with a little luck you might even land a spot on the global high score board! Gem Slash is an action-oriented casual physics puzzle game that's fun for everyone!

Screenshots

Bechained !4 screens
Gem Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Slash at 100% against Bechained !'s 87%. Bechained !'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bechained ! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bechained ! ships an update every 9 months, Gem Slash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bechained ! versus Gem Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBechained !Gem Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (139 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings139 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB93 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEffixa inc.Axel Friedrich

Customer experience

Bechained !

All ratings139 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative1.8%

Gem Slash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bechained !

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shuffle function can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free levels to unlock
  • Relaxed/endless mode without time limit
  • Detailed scoring/progression information

Gem Slash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bechained !

One-time11
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99
  • Buy 10 Bees Bombs$0.99
  • Buy 10 Timers$0.99
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  • Buy 10 Missiles Bombs$0.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: Candy$0.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: Fruit$0.99
  • Buy 4 of each tools$0.99
  • Buy 10 of each tools$1.99
  • Unlock Jewels Pack: All$1.99
  • Buy 25 of each tools$4.99
  • Buy 100 of each tools$14.99
1 purchases

Gem Slash

One-time1
  • Play without Advertisements!$1.99

Questions

Is Bechained ! free?
Bechained ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Slash free?
Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bechained ! or Gem Slash have ads?
Neither Bechained ! nor Gem Slash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bechained ! or Gem Slash?
Bechained ! ships an update every 9 months, and Gem Slash every 5 months. Most recently, Bechained ! was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gem Slash on September 14, 2026.

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