# Idle Block Miner vs Gem Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Gem Rush at 5.0 against Idle Block Miner's 4.4. Gem Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown). Idle Block Miner's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Block Miner sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Rush sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gem Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Block Miner has 328 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Block Miner | Gem Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-block-miner/id6749575666/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-rush-endless-match-3/id6801039084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shusmo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760158810) | [Javin Ladish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649401799) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Block Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-block-miner/id6749575666)

Embark on an underground adventure digging for treasure in a blocky world. Upgrade your tools, discover rare gems, and relax as your miner works even when you're offline. Enjoy nostalgic pixel art and endless exploration.

**Highlights:** Endless underground exploration, Dig for gold and gems, Upgrade mining tools, Relaxing idle gameplay, Pixel art visuals, Offline progress

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Multiplier 1 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Coins Multiplier 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Multipler 3 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Coins Multiplier 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Multiplier 5 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Gem Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-rush-endless-match-3/id6801039084)

Swap gems to create lines of three or more in this endless puzzle game. Clear rows quickly to gain time and trigger cascades. Utilize power-ups and rockets to survive as long as possible and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Endless match-3 gameplay, Rising rows mechanic, Rocket power-up, Five unique power-ups, Coin earning and shop, Personal best tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Block Miner free?

Idle Block Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gem Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Block Miner or Gem Rush?

Gem Rush is rated higher. Idle Block Miner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Gem Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Block Miner or Gem Rush have ads?

Idle Block Miner shows ads; Gem Rush 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.*