Comparison

Match & Clear vs GemRush Puzzle Challenge

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

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About

Match & Clear

Features
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Match & Clear is an exciting match-3 puzzle game where every moment is thrilling. Swipe to match three or more blocks of the same color and clear challenging stages! The Charm of the Game: • Joyful Matching Moments - Swipe colorful blocks and feel the satisfaction of each successful match • Powerful Special Tiles - Match 4, 5, or L/T shapes to create special tiles like Line Clear, Bomb, and Color Bomb that explode spectacularly on screen • Helpful Boosters - Use Rocket, TNT, and Light Ball boosters to overcome difficult moments • Strategic Confrontation with Obstacles - Cleverly remove crates, chains, ice, stones, and grass through smart matching and feel the sense of achievement • Endless Puzzle Journey - Continue challenging yourself in various stages with increasing difficulty • Design for Everyone - Blocks identifiable by both color and shape, so everyone can enjoy comfortably • Beautiful Visuals - Elegant graphics created entirely through code that delight the eyes Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Match strategically, create spectacular combos, and experience the joy of clearing stage after stage!

About

GemRush Puzzle Challenge

Features
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GemRush - The Match-3 Puzzle That Rewards Smart Thinking AND Fast Reflexes! Swap gems, match three or more of the same kind, and watch the pieces cascade down in chain reactions that multiply your score automatically. GemRush is easy to learn and impossible to put down. TWO MODES. ONE ADDICTION. INFINITE MODE No clock. No pressure. Just you, the gems and the pursuit of the perfect combo. Swap gems at your own pace, engineer massive chain reactions and break your personal record. 60-SECOND MODE The clock is ticking. You have exactly 60 seconds to swap faster, think sharper and rack up the most points possible. When the board runs out of moves, it resets automatically - zero downtime, maximum intensity. How high can you score before time runs out? CHAIN REACTIONS THAT MULTIPLY EVERYTHING Every match sends gems cascading down, filling the board and triggering automatic follow-up combos. Each consecutive cascade level grows your multiplier: - 1st match (your move): x1 - 1st automatic cascade: x2 - 2nd automatic cascade: x3 - ...and it keeps climbing! One smart move can unleash a chain worth hundreds of points. Mastering cascades is the key to topping the scoreboard. FIVE DAZZLING GEMS Match five stunning gems rendered in crisp, pixel-perfect detail on any screen size: Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz and Amethyst. FEATURES - Classic Match-3 mechanics: swap adjacent gems to form lines of 3 or more - Cascade and gravity system: gems fall and chain automatically for epic combos - Smart swap: invalid moves auto-revert with a smooth animation, no penalty - Guaranteed valid board: every game starts solvable, you are never stuck - Dynamic visual themes: switch between Classic and Neon styles - Buttery-smooth 60 FPS animations: transitions, explosions and bouncing menus - Pick your style: chill out in Infinite or go full speed in 60-Second Mode SCORING SYSTEM The bigger the match, the bigger the reward: - Match 3 gems: 30 points - Match 4 gems: 60 points - Match 5 gems: 100 points - Match 6+ gems: keep climbing! Combine big matches with deep cascades to multiply everything. A single well-placed swap can be worth 300+ points with the right chain! PERFECT FOR - Fans of gem and jewel puzzle games - Players who love satisfying chain reactions and combos - Anyone looking for a quick and rewarding brain workout - Casual gamers AND competitive score chasers GemRush is simple to pick up and endlessly deep to master. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, there is always one more match to make. Download now and start the rush!

Screenshots

Match & Clear4 screens
GemRush Puzzle Challenge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Match & Clear at none against GemRush Puzzle Challenge's shown. GemRush Puzzle Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match & Clear ships an update every 10 days, GemRush Puzzle Challenge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Match & Clear versus GemRush Puzzle Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch & ClearGemRush Puzzle Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTLDR(KR)Douglas Chinelo Fornaro

In-app purchases

None

Match & Clear

No in-app purchases

None

GemRush Puzzle Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match & Clear free?
Match & Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GemRush Puzzle Challenge free?
GemRush Puzzle Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match & Clear or GemRush Puzzle Challenge have ads?
GemRush Puzzle Challenge shows ads; Match & Clear does not.
Which is updated more often, Match & Clear or GemRush Puzzle Challenge?
Match & Clear ships an update every 10 days, and GemRush Puzzle Challenge every 2 days. Most recently, Match & Clear was updated on November 5, 2026 and GemRush Puzzle Challenge on October 25, 2026.

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