Comparison

PopStar! vs Gemorize

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

Head to head
About

PopStar!

A highly satisfying match-3 puzzle game where players tap adjacent blocks of the same color to clear them. Aim for high scores by popping more blocks and clearing the board for bonuses. Save your progress and compete globally across various game modes.

Highlights
  • Tap adjacent same-colored blocks
  • No time limit
  • Target scores per stage
  • Daily challenge mode
  • Classic, 15x15, and 20x20 modes
  • Save and continue progress
  • Global rankings
Features
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Once you Pop, you just can't stop! Probably the most satisfying match-3 game on earth. ---=== How to Play ===--- - Just tap two or more blocks of the same color. - There is no time limit, but each stage has target points to proceed to next stage. Tips on Scoring: - Remember just two rules below: 1. The more blocks you pop, the more score you will get 2. Try to clear all block, you will get a lot of bonus. --- Save and Continue --- Games are saved when you tap the back button or go back to Home Screen during a game play. Remember to tap continue instead of new game if you want to continue progress from your last session otherwise your progress is gone. 4 Modes Available. - Daily challenge 10x10. All players will play the identical board daily. Goal is to get the highest score for that day. Daily board randomizes at midnight UTC. (Requires login). - Classic 10x10. For the more casual players. - 15x15 blocks mode for the more skilful players. - 20x20 blocks mode. This mode is insane! You will spend days figuring out what's the next best move. Luckily you can save your progress anytime during game play for all modes. Challenge players from all over the world with your global rankings!

About

Gemorize

Features
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Gemorize: Gem Pattern Puzzle Train your brain across the galaxy! Are you ready to test your memory in the far reaches of space? Gemorize is a vibrant, casual puzzle game that challenges your focus and pattern recognition. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, it’s the perfect mental workout for players of all ages. THE CHALLENGE Watch closely as sparkling gems appear in a unique sequence. Memorize the pattern, then tap to recreate it! As you travel the planet, the patterns become more complex, requiring sharp eyes and a quicker mind. Can you achieve a perfect 3-star rating on every level? KEY FEATURES Brain-Boosting Gameplay: Improve your short-term memory and concentration with addictive pattern-matching puzzles. Intergalactic Adventure: Journey through stunning low-poly 3D space environments and unlock new stages across the galaxy. Collect & Conquer: Earn coins and special gems as you progress. Use them to unlock when a pattern gets too tricky! Power-Up Your Progress: Use the "Show Pattern" hint to get a second look. Casual & Relaxing: Just pure, meditative memory fun with a beautiful space aesthetic. Dozens of Levels: Progress through multiple stages, each with increasing difficulty to keep your brain engaged.

Screenshots

PopStar!4 screens
Gemorize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gemorize at none against PopStar!'s 1. Gemorize also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). PopStar!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. PopStar! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gemorize asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopStar! ships an update every 3 months, Gemorize every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PopStar! versus Gemorize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopStar!Gemorize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (330 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings330 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB399 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperVweeter LimitedFunn Interactive Inc

Bugs and requests

PopStar!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Ads playing repeatedly
  • Ads stopping music
  • Bonus points not counting
  • Game crashes/bombs out
  • Paid features not working
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  • Game gets stuck
  • Rows not lining up correctly
  • Pop-up ads mid-game

Requested features

6 requests
  • Fix repetitive ads
  • Allow music/podcast playback
  • Improve bonus point counting
  • Fix level progression issues
  • Add more levels
Show 1 more
  • Block ads permanently

Gemorize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PopStar!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Gemorize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopStar! free?
PopStar! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gemorize free?
Gemorize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PopStar! or Gemorize have ads?
PopStar! shows ads; Gemorize does not.
Which is updated more often, PopStar! or Gemorize?
PopStar! ships an update every 3 months, and Gemorize every 9 days. Most recently, PopStar! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gemorize on November 3, 2026.

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