Comparison

Fisherman's Diary vs Gem Forge

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

Head to head
About

Fisherman's Diary

Embark on a peaceful fishing journey from a humble dock, upgrading your gear and boat to explore deeper seas. Discover and collect unique fish species in a charming island setting, offering a relaxing escape with simple touch controls.

Highlights
  • Casual and intuitive fishing gameplay
  • Upgrade gear, boat, and unlock new spots
  • Collect unique fish species
  • Explore new areas and encounter rare fish
  • Peaceful and relaxing experience
Features
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Under calm waves and warm sunlight, a fisherman's day begins on a quiet little island. Start from an abandoned dock with just an old fishing rod in hand. Sell your first catch to buy a small boat, and slowly venture into deeper seas and wider fishing grounds. There's no need to rush or compete here. With a charming island village as your backdrop, grow steadily and enjoy the peaceful sense of progress. Discover new fish every day. Expand your fishing grounds and upgrade your gear, and experience the joy of collecting rare fish. With simple touch controls, you can immerse yourself in a quiet and relaxing fishing journey. * Casual and intuitive fishing gameplay * Upgrade your gear, boat, and unlock new fishing spots * Fill out your fish collection with unique species * Explore new areas and encounter rare fish * A cozy break anytime, even during a busy day No stress, no pressureโ€”just you and your fishing diary. Start writing your own story today in Fisherman's Diary.

About

Gem Forge

Features
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Gem Forge: Diamond Enhance Tap, enhance, and forge your way from a humble pebble to the legendary Eternal Diamond! Gameplay - Tap to enhance your gem from Lv.1 to Lv.34 - Risk and reward: higher level = lower success rate but huge profit - Use Protection Charms to save your precious gem from shattering - Collect mystical Charms (Lucky, Crit, Phoenix, Combo + 6 more) โ€” each used once for a single boost - Watch ads for Restore, Boost +50%, or Free Enhance 35-Stage Gem Evolution Tree Stage 1 Ore: Stone โ†’ Copper โ†’ Silver โ†’ Gold โ†’ Platinum โ†’ Mithril Stage 2 Common: Garnet โ†’ Amethyst โ†’ Topaz โ†’ Aquamarine โ†’ Opal โ†’ Lapis Stage 3 Premium: Pearl โ†’ Sapphire โ†’ Ruby โ†’ Emerald โ†’ Diamond Stage 4 Ultra Rare: Pink Diamond โ†’ Alexandrite โ†’ Paraiba โ†’ Padparadscha โ†’ Painite โ†’ Star of India Stage 5 Mythic: Fairy Dew โ†’ Elf's Tear โ†’ Dragon Heart โ†’ Phoenix Core โ†’ Tear of God โ†’ Eternal Diamond Features - 35 unique gem designs with full Indian Mughal jewelry aesthetic - 4 tiers of Protection Charms (Basic / Mid / High / Ultra) - 10 one-time use Charms with unique effects - Codex with 35 collectible gems - Hall of Fame leaderboard - Combo system with bonus rewards - Beautiful Indian jeweler's workshop atmosphere - 8 languages supported Developer: ALIENZ Contact: support@alienz.ooo

Screenshots

Fisherman's Diary4 screens
Gem Forge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem Forge at none against Fisherman's Diary's 6. Gem Forge also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Fisherman's Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Fisherman's Diary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gem Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fisherman's Diary ships an update every 5 days, Gem Forge daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Fisherman's Diary versus Gem Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFisherman's DiaryGem Forge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size161 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumidia GamesRandomGG, Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Fisherman's Diary

One-time6
  • Monthly Fishing Pass$1.99
  • Unlimited Fishing Pass$5.99
  • Pouch of Gold$5.99
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  • Sack of Gold$10.99
  • Bag of Gold$31.99
  • Box of Gold$54.99
None

Gem Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fisherman's Diary free?
Fisherman's Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Forge free?
Gem Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fisherman's Diary or Gem Forge have ads?
Both Fisherman's Diary and Gem Forge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fisherman's Diary or Gem Forge?
Fisherman's Diary ships an update every 5 days, and Gem Forge daily. Most recently, Fisherman's Diary was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gem Forge on October 31, 2026.

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