# B&J vs Pirate Gems

The clearest difference is rating: B&J at 5.0 against Pirate Gems's 4.4. B&J also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pirate Gems's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. B&J sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pirate Gems sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

B&J holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pirate Gems has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

B&J ships an update weekly, Pirate Gems every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B&J | Pirate Gems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-and-j/id6446428529/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-gems/id6461013552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 547 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Ablyzalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449049501) | [Navid Rahmani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702263590) |

## What reviewers say

### B&J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-and-j/id6446428529)

Embark on a cosmic puzzle adventure to save constellations from the Void. Solve intricate crystal-matching puzzles, uncover celestial secrets, and customize your hero. Compete in tournaments and unlock achievements in a vibrant universe.

**Highlights:** Twelve puzzle games, Discover constellation and star names, Collect crystals to free stars, Character customization, Global tournaments, Unlock achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Space Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Space Pack M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Space Pack L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Space Pack XL | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems Space Pack Huge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack Discoverer | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pirate Gems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-gems/id6461013552)

Embark on an adventurous match-3 journey across the ocean as a brave pirate girl. Conquer islands, collect treasures, gems, and lost crowns through over 1000 engaging levels and unique game modes. Compete with friends on leaderboards and utilize powerful boosters to advance your quest.

**Highlights:** Adventurous match 3 gameplay, Over 1000 levels, Unique game modes (Spread Gold, Break Glass), Treasure, gem, and crown collection, Powerful and free boosters, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B&J free?

B&J is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pirate Gems free?

Pirate Gems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, B&J or Pirate Gems?

B&J is rated higher. B&J averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pirate Gems averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do B&J or Pirate Gems have ads?

Both B&J and Pirate Gems show ads.

### Which is updated more often, B&J or Pirate Gems?

B&J ships an update weekly, and Pirate Gems every 3 weeks. Most recently, B&J was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pirate Gems on November 3, 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.*