# Brick Factory! vs Pixel Gem Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pixel Gem Loop at ad-supported against Brick Factory!'s free with in-app purchases. Pixel Gem Loop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brick Factory! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Gem Loop sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brick Factory! against 4.9 for Pixel Gem Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Brick Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Pixel Gem Loop's.

Brick Factory! ships an update every 6 days, Pixel Gem Loop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brick Factory! | Pixel Gem Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-factory/id6756774105/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gem-loop-diamond-sort/id6791414854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **19.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 375 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FALCON GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439862247) | [CONATURE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880967290) |

## What reviewers say

### Brick Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-factory/id6756774105)

Engage in a color-sorting puzzle game where strategic brick placement on a conveyor belt fills matching trays. Plan your moves carefully to avoid jams and clear the factory level by level. Enjoy a relaxing, pressure-free experience focused on logic and planning.

**Highlights:** Color-sorting puzzle gameplay, Conveyor belt brick movement, Matching tray filling, Strategic planning required, No timers or pressure, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supply Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supply Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle 6 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Gem Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-gem-loop-diamond-sort/id6791414854)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful beads flowing through pipelines. Complete intricate diamond art canvases and reveal stunning pixel masterpieces. Save your creations and enjoy a soothing, mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying bead sorting, Pipeline puzzle mechanics, Diamond art creation, Personal artwork gallery, Relaxing gameplay, Mindfully engaging puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Bundle01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comeback Boost 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MergePass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy | $4.99 | one-time |
| More time in merge | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| DiscountBundle01 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Bundle 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoTimerBundle01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins Bundle 03 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brick Factory! free?

Brick Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Gem Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brick Factory! or Pixel Gem Loop?

Pixel Gem Loop is rated higher. Brick Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pixel Gem Loop averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Brick Factory! or Pixel Gem Loop have ads?

Both Brick Factory! and Pixel Gem Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brick Factory! or Pixel Gem Loop?

Brick Factory! ships an update every 6 days, and Pixel Gem Loop every 9 days. Most recently, Brick Factory! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pixel Gem Loop on October 19, 2026.

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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.*