Comparison

Gnomes Garden 2 vs Emergency Crew 5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Gnomes Garden 2

Embark on a magical quest to rescue a kidnapped princess and restore ancient gardens. This casual fantasy strategy game features over 40 levels, varied quests, and resource management. Utilize the princess's magic to overcome challenges and defeat the wicked troll queen.

Highlights
  • Over 40 unique levels
  • Varied quests
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Magical gardens
  • Charming characters
  • 4 unique locations
Features
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The wicked queen of the trolls has returned from banishment! Using her evil magic, she has kidnapped the princess of the gnomes and taken her to a distant kingdom. In those lands, none know of the power of the magical gardens! The gnomish people who live there have suffered long at the hands of the queen of the trolls and her subjects. The princess decides to help her brothers and sisters and return the power of the magic trees. Set out on a journey through an unknown land full of secrets and mystical mechanisms in the exciting casual fantasy strategy game Gnomes Garden 2. A multitude of varied quests, over 40 levels, an upbeat plot, simple and entertaining gameplay and an extraordinary universe – all this is waiting for you right now. Restore ancient machines, plant magical gardens, manage resources and construct buildings. Simple controls and a clear tutorial will help you master the basics of the game. And don’t forget to use the princess’s powerful magic to get you out of tough spots! Gnomes Garden 2 – defeat the queen of trolls and bring magic back! - An extraordinary magical world whose source of magic is ancient gardens. - An upbeat plot, colorful comics and charming characters! - A multitude of varied quests which the princess has never undertaken before. - Colorful trophies. - Over 40 unique levels. - Unusual enemies: bees, merrymaker trolls, stone dormice and... krakens. - 4 unique locations: woods, snowy mountains, swamps and deserts. - Useful bonuses: speed up work, stop time, run fast. - Simple controls and a well-designed tutorial.. - Over 20 hours of exciting gameplay for all ages. - Pleasant themed music.

About

Emergency Crew 5

Lead a team of professional rescuers through challenging missions, facing natural disasters and the recklessness of a blogger. Build resources, complete new tasks, and explore diverse global locations with familiar and new characters.

Highlights
  • New characters and returning heroes
  • Comic strip story immersion
  • Production chains for resource creation
  • Diverse global locations
  • New level task types
  • Multiple language translations
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"Dive into the world of Squad 17—a team of professional rescuers where every second counts, and no force of nature can stop them, even on their time off! Their latest challenge comes from a blogger named Manon, whose reckless attitude puts operations at risk, forcing the heroes to think outside the box to complete complex and dangerous missions! In the game, you will find: 1. New characters: Trainee Manon and dispatcher Sugihara Yuna! 2. The return of familiar heroes: Firefighters Richard and Ryan, police officer Frank, ranger Roland, and the adorable rescue dogs Angel and Rocky! 3. Vibrant comic strips that immerse you in the everyday life of real rescuers! 4. Production chains to create even more valuable resources! 5. New types of level tasks for a fully immersive rescue experience! 6. Exciting new locations from all over the world: a drive-in theater in Mendon, Massachusetts, USA; the Bermuda Islands; Flower Valley in Uttarakhand, India; Zermatt, Switzerland; Mardi Gras in New Orleans, USA; and Japanese onsens! 7. Additional translations into new languages!"

Screenshots

Gnomes Garden 24 screens
Emergency Crew 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Emergency Crew 5 at 5.0 against Gnomes Garden 2's 2.5. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gnomes Garden 2 costs $10.99 and Emergency Crew 5 $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emergency Crew 5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gnomes Garden 2 ships an update every 4 days, Emergency Crew 5 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gnomes Garden 2 versus Emergency Crew 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGnomes Garden 2Emergency Crew 5
Price$10.99$10.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB804 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8Floor8FLOOR LTD

Customer experience

Gnomes Garden 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Emergency Crew 5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gnomes Garden 2

No in-app purchases

None

Emergency Crew 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gnomes Garden 2 free?
Gnomes Garden 2 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emergency Crew 5 free?
Emergency Crew 5 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gnomes Garden 2 or Emergency Crew 5?
Emergency Crew 5 is rated higher. Gnomes Garden 2 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Emergency Crew 5 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gnomes Garden 2 or Emergency Crew 5 have ads?
Neither Gnomes Garden 2 nor Emergency Crew 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gnomes Garden 2 or Emergency Crew 5?
Gnomes Garden 2 ships an update every 4 days, and Emergency Crew 5 weekly. Most recently, Gnomes Garden 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Emergency Crew 5 on October 1, 2026.

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