# Pearl Gem! vs Bricks Legend

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pearl Gem! at fortnightly against Bricks Legend's every 5 weeks. Pearl Gem! also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 15K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bricks Legend sells 14 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 4.8 for Bricks Legend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Bricks Legend's.

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, Bricks Legend every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Gem! | Bricks Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-legend/id6740138778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 317 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) | [Yang Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470216648) |

## 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


### Bricks Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-legend/id6740138778)

Experience a classic arcade brick-breaking adventure with exciting power-ups and challenging levels. Compete with friends on global leaderboards and enjoy a timeless gaming experience reimagined for modern players.

**Highlights:** Classic brick-breaking gameplay, Variety of power-ups and boosters, Challenging levels, Global leaderboards for competition, Regular updates with new content

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold 54.99 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Little to no ads
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Wide variety of content and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional browser issues with ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Ads opening browser during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl Gem! free?

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

### Is Bricks Legend free?

Bricks Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pearl Gem! or Bricks Legend?

Bricks Legend is rated higher. Pearl Gem! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Bricks Legend averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Pearl Gem! or Bricks Legend have ads?

Both Pearl Gem! and Bricks Legend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl Gem! or Bricks Legend?

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, and Bricks Legend every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pearl Gem! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bricks Legend 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.*