# Pearl Gem! vs Hawk Thua

The clearest difference is price: Pearl Gem! at Free against Hawk Thua's $0.99. Hawk Thua's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pearl Gem! is free to download; Hawk Thua costs $0.99 up front. Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hawk Thua asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Gem! | Hawk Thua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 315 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) | [Virtual Eagle SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117951875) |

## 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


### Hawk Thua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawk-thua/id6508171010)

Experience a humorous and nostalgic casual game set in Nashville. Aim and score with precise targeting across infinite levels, featuring cute graphics and competitive leaderboards. Enjoy an addictive experience with customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Infinite Levels, Precise Targeting, Customizable Controls, Cute Graphics, Worldwide Leaderboard, Easy to Play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

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

### Is Hawk Thua free?

Hawk Thua costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pearl Gem! or Hawk Thua have ads?

Pearl Gem! shows ads; Hawk Thua 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.*