# Match Factory! vs Gem Slap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem Slap at none against Match Factory!'s 22. Gem Slap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Match Factory!'s advantage is ratings volume (783K vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Factory! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Gem Slap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gem Slap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Factory! has 783K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Factory! | Gem Slap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (783K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-slap/id6771491615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **783K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 675 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Benjamin Swieskowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771491618) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #10 Top Grossing · Casual, #17 Top Grossing · Games, #35 Top Free · Casual, #36 Top Free · Puzzle, #64 Top Grossing, #67 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle adventure where you connect and sort identical items to clear the board. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable online or offline, with boosters to help you overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Triple matching 3D puzzles, Sort and clear tiles, Timed levels, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play, Boosters for assistance

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Factory Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Levels become impossible without spending money
- 🔒 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental purchases due to sensitive screen
- Inconsistent level difficulty labeling
- Disappearing/misplaced items

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset progress
- More lives/boosters without paying
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Variety of gameplay modes


### Gem Slap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-slap/id6771491615)

A fast-paced arcade game where players tap matching colored gems to trigger chain reactions and clear the screen. It features ten escalating levels to test reflexes and track high scores, playable entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gem tapping, Color matching mechanics, Chain reaction combos, Ten escalating levels, Offline play, High score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Factory! free?

Match Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gem Slap free?

Gem Slap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Match Factory! or Gem Slap?

Gem Slap is rated higher. Match Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 783K ratings, while Gem Slap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match Factory! or Gem Slap have ads?

Neither Match Factory! nor Gem Slap shows ads.

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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.*