Mancala. vs Gem Trivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mancala.
Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.
- Ancient board game gameplay
- Counter-clockwise marble movement
- Strategic home hole collection
- Simple rules, deep strategy
- Single-player game
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Mancala (also known as Kalah) is an ancient board game. Pick up marbles from any of bottom holes and move them counter-clockwise. If your move ends at your home hole (right one) you can move again. The game ends when all six holes on either side are empty. The winner is the player with the most marbles in home hole.
Gem Trivia
Test your knowledge with a fun and engaging trivia game. Answer questions across various categories, earn rewards, and progress through challenging levels. Perfect for casual gamers and lifelong learners seeking an enjoyable quiz experience.
- Multiple trivia categories
- Earn coins and rewards
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Skill-based challenges
- Levels and difficulty scaling
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Gem Trivia is a fun and engaging trivia game designed to challenge your knowledge across a wide range of topics. Whether you're playing casually or competitively, Gem Trivia delivers an exciting quiz experience for everyone. Features: Multiple Trivia Categories – From general knowledge to math and more Earn Coins & Rewards – Get rewarded for correct answers and achievements Fast-Paced Gameplay – Smooth, responsive, and engaging quizzes Skill-Based Challenges – Improve your score as you progress Levels & Difficulty Scaling – Questions get more exciting as you advance How It Works: Answer questions correctly to earn coins, unlock progress, and test your mastery across different trivia categories. The more you play, the better you get! Perfect For: Trivia lovers Students and lifelong learners Casual gamers looking for fun challenges Anyone who enjoys testing their knowledge Why Gem Trivia? Gem Trivia focuses on fun, learning, and fair play. Every question is crafted to challenge your thinking while keeping the experience enjoyable and rewarding. Download Gem Trivia today and see how much you really know!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mancala. at 80% against Gem Trivia's 0%. Mancala. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Trivia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mancala. | Gem Trivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (37K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #112 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergey Skosyrev | MADE Technologies |
Customer experience
Mancala.
Gem Trivia
Bugs and requests
Mancala.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules
Gem Trivia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mancala.
- 50 diamonds$1.99
- 55 diamonds$1.99
- 90 diamonds$2.99
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- Advanced Features$4.99
- 150 diamonds$4.99
- Avalanche Advanced Features$4.99
- 145 diamonds$4.99
- 180 diamonds$6.99
- 350 diamonds$9.99
- 750 diamonds$19.99
Gem Trivia
- 50 Coins$1.99
- 20 Coins$2.99
- No Ads$2.99
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- 120 Coins$4.99
- 300 Coins$9.99
- 800 Coins$19.99









