# Gem Clicker! vs Print Empire

The clearest difference is rating: Print Empire at 4.8 against Gem Clicker!'s 4.5. Print Empire also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gem Clicker! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Print Empire sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Print Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 13 respectively.

Gem Clicker! ships an update every 3 weeks, Print Empire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem Clicker! | Print Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-clicker/id6443903447/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-empire/id6502598105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 13 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GAMETATOR YAZILIM DANISMANLIK TICARET VE SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537447753) | [YALP GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734473116) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem Clicker!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-clicker/id6443903447)

Manage a desert mining operation to grow a prosperous gem mine. Invest in upgrades, merge conveyor belts for better gem extraction, and click to temporarily boost your mining speed. This idle clicker game lets you develop your mine over time.

**Highlights:** Grow an ore mine, Invest money to develop the mine, Merge conveyor belts for better gems, Click to boost mining speed, Idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Print Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-empire/id6502598105)

Build a global financial empire by printing and trading currencies. Start with basic money and expand to a diverse range of global currencies, reinvesting profits to upgrade machines and optimize production for maximum revenue. Conquer new currencies and conveyors in this addictive idle adventure.

**Highlights:** Print and trade global currencies, Upgrade production machines, Optimize production lines, Unlock new conveyors and currencies, Reinvest profits for growth, Addictive idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Full | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems 5 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems 6 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem Clicker! free?

Gem Clicker! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Print Empire free?

Print Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gem Clicker! or Print Empire?

Print Empire is rated higher. Gem Clicker! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Print Empire averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Gem Clicker! or Print Empire have ads?

Both Gem Clicker! and Print Empire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem Clicker! or Print Empire?

Gem Clicker! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Print Empire monthly. Most recently, Gem Clicker! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Print Empire on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*