# RA Tracker vs Microsoft Jewel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RA Tracker at 85% against Microsoft Jewel's 50%. RA Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Microsoft Jewel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Microsoft Jewel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft Jewel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of RA Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Microsoft Jewel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Microsoft Jewel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-jewel/id6768474205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916)

This native iOS app allows users to view and track their RetroAchievements.org account. It provides detailed insights into game completion, earned awards, and recent achievements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Track completion progress, View game awards, See recently earned achievements, Discover users with specific achievements, Get Achievement of the Week notifications, View user leaderboards, Manage game backlog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Out of this World Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best RA app found
- 👍 Nice UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Good for finding new games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing achievement status flags
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'recently played' games
- 🐛 Ugly AI generated icons
- 🐛 Profile pictures don't update
- 🐛 Sorting options don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement status flags removed from list
- Profile pictures not updating
- Sorting options for achievements not working
- App hangs upon opening occasionally
- Games show as 'Mock Title'/'Mock Console'

**Requested features**

- Show missable/progression/win condition flags on list
- Show time played per game
- Show beaten/mastered status next to games
- Add iPad support
- Search for other games and add to watch/want to play lists


### Microsoft Jewel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-jewel/id6768474205)

This match-3 puzzle game offers endless levels and daily challenges. Strategically place gems to create powerful combos, trigger chain reactions, and clear the board. Unlock achievements and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Endless levels, Daily challenges, Collect Bonus Jewels, Create Power Jewels, Challenge Mode, Xbox Achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

RA Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Jewel free?

Microsoft Jewel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or Microsoft Jewel?

Microsoft Jewel is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Microsoft Jewel averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Microsoft Jewel have ads?

Microsoft Jewel shows ads; RA Tracker does not.

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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.*