Comparison

Gem Mania 3D vs Sandpals

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

Head to head
About

Gem Mania 3D

Features
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Gem Mania 3D is a relaxing 3D matching game filled with colorful gems and satisfying discoveries. Rotate each detailed 3D object and examine it from every angle. Find the gems hidden across its surface, tap to collect them, and match three gems of the same color to clear them. As you remove more gems, parts of the object gradually break away and reveal new gems underneath. Choose your moves carefully, manage the available holding spaces, and complete every match to clear the level. GAME FEATURES • Explore in 3D Rotate objects freely and search every side for hidden gems. • Match Three Gems Collect three gems of the same color to create a satisfying match. • Reveal Hidden Layers Clear gems and break apart each object to uncover what lies beneath. • Plan Every Move Choose the right collection order and keep your holding spaces under control. • Helpful Boosters Use special tools when you need help finding or clearing difficult gems. • Varied Challenges Discover new 3D objects, colorful layouts, and matching puzzles as you progress. Look closely, rotate the object, and match every gem. Start your Gem Mania 3D challenge today!

About

Sandpals

Features
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Sandpals is a cozy sand puzzle game where every solved level turns into a tiny piece of animal art. Pour colored sand between bottles, plan each move, and group matching colors to clear the puzzle. Once the sand is sorted, guide it onto a hand-drawn canvas and watch cats, dogs, foxes, bears, and other friendly characters come to life. Designed for relaxed play, Sandpals combines satisfying bottle puzzles with warm craft-style visuals, soft rewards, daily challenges, and hundreds of levels to unlock at your own pace. Features: - Colorful sand sorting puzzles - Animal canvas painting after each solved level - Helpful boosters for tricky boards - Daily challenge rewards - Cozy handmade art style - Playable without an account Take a quiet moment, pour the sand, and meet your next little pal.

Screenshots

Gem Mania 3D4 screens
Sandpals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandpals at none against Gem Mania 3D's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gem Mania 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sandpals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Gem Mania 3D versus Sandpals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem Mania 3DSandpals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size656 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMETA KINGDOM LIMITED伊宁 吴

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gem Mania 3D

One-time10
  • coin2$4.99
  • coin3$9.99
  • pack1$9.99
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  • pack2$17.99
  • coin4$24.99
  • pack3$29.99
  • coin5$49.99
  • pack4$49.99
  • coin6$99.99
  • pack6$99.99
None

Sandpals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gem Mania 3D free?
Gem Mania 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandpals free?
Sandpals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gem Mania 3D or Sandpals have ads?
Both Gem Mania 3D and Sandpals show ads.

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