Comparison

Tap Collect! vs Gem Mining

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

Head to head
About

Tap Collect!

Features
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Mahjong game with a twist! Use tiles to clear the board. Make sure to not get out of space!

About

Gem Mining

Features
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Load the trucks, sort the gems, and watch adorable pixel art appear beneath the mine. Gem Mining is a cozy color sorting puzzle with zero time pressure. Just relax, plan your moves, and dig in. Deep inside the sparkling mine, colorful gem deposits are waiting for your command. Tap a truck to send it into a loading slot, then watch the tiny stickman miners dig away and fill it with matching colored gems. Once a truck is fully loaded, it drives off, clears space, and slowly uncovers the hidden artwork beneath the grid. HOW TO PLAY - Tap: send trucks to the limited parking slots. - Mine: watch the stickmen dig and load matching colored gems. - Manage space: keep an eye on the slots to avoid a traffic jam. Parking space is limited, so one wrong move can block the whole board. Plan ahead, free up the mine, and guide your trucks in the perfect sequence to solve hundreds of satisfying brain teasers. FEATURES - Hundreds of colorful levels to sort and clear. - Adorable pixel art themes: cute animals, tasty treats, blooming flowers, cozy landscapes, holiday icons, and endless surprises. - Smooth digging animations and charming visuals. - Calming ASMR soundscapes for a relaxing session. - Zero time pressure, so you play at your own pace. - Full offline play, perfect for travel or a quick break. Whether you want a cozy mental break, a relaxing evening, or something to play offline on the go, Gem Mining is your go-to sorting puzzle. Tap the trucks, dig the gems, and craft your way to victory. Download Gem Mining and start sorting today!

Screenshots

Tap Collect!4 screens
Gem Mining4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gem Mining at every 6 weeks against Tap Collect!'s every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Collect! ships an update every 12 months, Gem Mining every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Tap Collect! versus Gem Mining: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Collect!Gem Mining
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size248 MB114 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRoman PalamarciucPERCAS VIET NAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Tap Collect!

No in-app purchases

None

Gem Mining

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Collect! free?
Tap Collect! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Mining free?
Gem Mining is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Collect! or Gem Mining have ads?
Both Tap Collect! and Gem Mining show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Collect! or Gem Mining?
Tap Collect! ships an update every 12 months, and Gem Mining every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tap Collect! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gem Mining on October 12, 2026.

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