Comparison

Crystal Cascade vs Skipstone

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

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About

Crystal Cascade

Features
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Journey to the world's most legendary gem mines! Crystal Cascade takes you on a dazzling adventure across 12 real-world locations where precious stones are actually discovered. From the turquoise mines of Arizona to the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, Australia โ€” match, collect, and learn about the crystals that have captivated humanity for millennia. DISCOVER REAL GEM LOCATIONS Travel to Naica, Mexico and its legendary crystal caves. Explore Bolivia's Anahi Mine for rare ametrine. Hunt for star sapphires in Madagascar and diamonds in Russia's Ural Mountains. Each destination features authentic regional artwork and music. COLLECT 30+ STUNNING GEMS Build your crystal collection with beautifully illustrated gems, each with unique match powers: Turquoise โ€” Swap any two gems on the board Amethyst โ€” Destroy every gem of a chosen color Diamond โ€” Break any 3 gems instantly Opal โ€” Transform blockers into gems And many more magical abilities! LEARN CRYSTAL LORE Discover the real geology, history, and metaphysical traditions behind each stone. Every gem includes educational content โ€” perfect for crystal enthusiasts and curious minds alike. COLLECT RARE SPECIMENS Hunt for legendary minerals like Painite, Alexandrite, and Musgravite. These ultra-rare specimens grant permanent powers โ€” extra moves, bonus points, and special abilities that change how you play. EXCITING BONUS ROUNDS Gold Rush โ€” Race against time as gems cascade down! Every match earns gold! Bandit Heist โ€” Protect your gold nuggets from sneaky bandits trying to steal them! MINING TOOLS Discover dynamite, pickaxes, shovels, and hammers hidden in the mines. Use them strategically to blast through tough levels! KEY FEATURES 12 real-world mining locations to unlock 30+ collectible gems with unique powers 11 rare specimen minerals with passive abilities Educational lore for every crystal Beautiful hand-crafted regional music No energy system โ€” play as much as you want! Cloud save to keep your collection safe Whether you're a puzzle game fan, crystal collector, or geology enthusiast, Crystal Cascade offers a one-of-a-kind gem-matching experience that's as educational as it is entertaining. Start your crystal journey today!

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Skipstone

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Pick a stone. Drag back. Let it fly. Skipstone is a one-thumb arcade game about the simple pleasure of skipping a rock across still water. Flat, fast throws skip the most โ€” a steep one sinks. Tap as the ring closes on each splash to land a Perfect and keep your speed. String them together and the stone just keeps going. CROSS THE FAR SHORE Eight lakes, each with its own water, weather and trouble. Gust zones shove the stone off line. Logs drift where you meant to land. Lily pads launch you, ducks pay out, and sharks are exactly as welcome as they sound. Reach the far shore and the next lake opens. UPGRADE YOUR THROW Twelve upgrades across the thrower, the stone and the lake itself โ€” arm strength, spin, polish, timing, splash saves and more. Every lake you cross raises the ceiling on all of them. COLLECT STONES AND GEAR Unlock stones that each handle differently, set gems into their sockets, and earn skins that bring a move of their own: dive for a flatter landing, rewind a missed skip, float a little further before the next splash. PLAY A SEASON A thirty-tier Season Trail that fills as you throw, with a free track and a premium one. Daily challenges to chase, and a boost just for showing up. No account. No timers. No waiting to play. Just you, the water, and one more throw.

Screenshots

Crystal Cascade4 screens
Skipstone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crystal Cascade at none against Skipstone's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Crystal Cascade sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Skipstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Crystal Cascade versus Skipstone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal CascadeSkipstone
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size136 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMagicka.GamesROBBIE MICHAEL MILLER

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Crystal Cascade

One-time7
  • 180 Gold$0.99
  • 500 Gold$2.99
  • 1,100 Gold$4.99
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  • 2,400 Gold$9.99
  • 5,200 Gold$19.99
  • 14,000 Gold$49.99
  • 30,000 Gold$99.99
10 purchases

Skipstone

One-time10
  • Pouch of Coins$2.99
  • Lodestone Bundle$3.99
  • Thunder Bundle$3.99
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  • Comet Bundle$3.99
  • Boomerang Bundle$3.99
  • Prism Bundle$3.99
  • Frog Bundle$4.99
  • Astronaut Bundle$4.99
  • Chest of Coins$7.99
  • Vault of Coins$14.99

Questions

Is Crystal Cascade free?
Crystal Cascade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skipstone free?
Skipstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crystal Cascade or Skipstone have ads?
Skipstone shows ads; Crystal Cascade does not.

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