# Gem vs Elf Tiles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem at none against Elf Tiles's 7. Gem also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Tiles sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Gem asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem | Elf Tiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Size | 108 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antier Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074696410) | [Poolhouse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806406996) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-miner/id6633431284)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elf Tiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-tiles/id6755315021)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3,360 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7,040 Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 14,720 Coins | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem free?

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

### Is Elf Tiles free?

Elf Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Gem or Elf Tiles have ads?

Elf Tiles shows ads; Gem does not.

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