# Pearl Gem! vs Throw Blocks!

Pearl Gem! and Throw Blocks! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Throw Blocks!'s. Pearl Gem! also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Throw Blocks! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pearl Gem! against 4.7 for Throw Blocks!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Throw Blocks!'s.

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, Throw Blocks! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Gem! | Throw Blocks! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


### Throw Blocks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390)

Engage in a colorful puzzle game where you strategically merge and stack blocks by color. Create long chains to form larger blocks and achieve objectives before running out of moves. Enjoy a relaxing experience with smooth graphics and satisfying ASMR effects.

**Highlights:** Strategic block stacking, Color matching and merging, Long chain formation, Objective-based challenges, Relaxing gameplay, Smooth 3D graphics, ASMR effects

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backup Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mega Large Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Large Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💝 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Helps with math skills
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔄 Gameplay changes not well received
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing at the end
- Video ads not working properly
- Inability to save preferences

**Requested features**

- Revert gameplay changes
- Add sandbox/freeplay mode
- Improve stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

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

### Is Throw Blocks! free?

Throw Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pearl Gem! or Throw Blocks!?

Pearl Gem! and Throw Blocks! are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 63K and 13K ratings respectively.

### Do Pearl Gem! or Throw Blocks! have ads?

Both Pearl Gem! and Throw Blocks! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl Gem! or Throw Blocks!?

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, and Throw Blocks! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pearl Gem! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Throw Blocks! on September 25, 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.*